Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
- Open continuously
Overview
The Climate Action Fund, administered by Manitoba’s department of Environment and Climate Change, offers up to $150,000 in grant funding to support projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance climate resiliency, and increase the use of affordable and clean energy technologies in Manitoba. Eligible activities include innovative clean technology projects, climate adaptation plans, and the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
- MN
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Business Associations
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- All structures
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next steps
Activities funded
The Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF) is designed to assist organizations in implementing projects that contribute to environmental sustainability and climate resilience. Eligible projects focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting clean and affordable energy solutions.
- Implementation of innovative clean technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Development of sustainable agriculture projects.
- Community-based climate action plans and net-zero roadmaps.
- Development or enhancement of climate vulnerability and risk assessments.
- Implementation of climate adaptation plans for communities and regions.
- Natural landscaping projects, such as tree planting and bioswales for stormwater management.
- Projects increasing energy efficiency and utilization of clean energy technologies.
- Expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, focusing on strategic locations and accessibility.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF) is accessible to diverse entities within Manitoba committed to addressing climate change through various projects. Eligibility is determined based on the nature of the organization and other criteria described below.
- Incorporated non-profit organizations.
- Academic or educational institutions.
- Manitoba municipalities.
- Northern Affairs Communities.
- Indigenous communities or organizations.
- Businesses, including Social Enterprise Businesses (registered with the Province of Manitoba).
Applicants must be active and have established operations within Manitoba for at least one year. Conversely, ineligible applicants include individuals, Crown corporations, federal and provincial government departments or agencies, and watershed districts.
Who is not eligible
This grant specifically excludes certain types of organizations and individuals from applying, focusing eligibility on community-oriented and economically impactful entities based in Manitoba.
- Individuals are not eligible to apply for this grant.
- Crown corporations are excluded from applying.
- Federal government departments or agencies cannot apply.
- Provincial government departments or agencies are ineligible.
- Watershed districts are not eligible to submit applications.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers various project-related expenses deemed necessary and reasonable by Manitoba Environment and Climate Change.
- Staffing and human resource expenditures directly related to the project.
- Material and supply costs.
- Vehicle rental and operation costs.
- Training fees and expenses directly related to project implementation.
- Management and professional service costs such as accounting, communications, and design.
- Administrative and overhead costs up to ten per cent of the total project budget.
- Other necessary costs considered direct and essential for successful project implementation.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to entities active and with established operations specifically in Manitoba. The fund is tailored to businesses, communities, and organizations within this provincial jurisdiction to foster regional climate action.
- Incorporated within the Province of Manitoba.
- Operating actively in Manitoba for at least one year before application.
Additional information
Additional information for the grant application process includes several important considerations for prospective applicants:
- The grant emphasizes collaboration; thus, forming strategic partnerships with local experts and community leaders is encouraged to maximize project outcomes.
- It is crucial for applicants to demonstrate their project's contribution to the Fund's priorities as applications are assessed competitively based on their alignment with these goals.
- Applicants can submit up to three different projects, but only one project per organization will be funded per intake period.
- A confirmation ID will be provided once the application is successfully submitted online, which should be retained for records.
- Grant funding agreements outline specific conditions including project deliverables, funding constraints, and reporting requirements.
