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Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes
Funding for climate and biodiversity conservation initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Carbon Landscapes supports efforts to protect and conserve peatlands, grasslands, and old growth forests to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support biodiversity. It funds research, convening, outreach, and on-the-ground leadership for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, with applications submitted through a two-step process.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research to inform new strategies, policies, and programs.
- Convening stakeholders such as community leaders, NGOs, academics, industry, and government representatives.
- Outreach and communications to build public awareness and support for conservation goals.
- Planning and establishing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas in peatland regions.
Documents Needed
- Letter of interest
- Full application package by invitation only
- Most recent financial statements of the lead organization
- Work plan and budget
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations
- Organizations applying individually or with partners
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Hudson Bay Lowlands
- Mackenzie River Basin
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of interest are reviewed within three weeks of submission.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Full applications are reviewed by Foundation staff and the Board, with external reviewers as needed.
- Funding decisions are communicated in December 2022.
Additional information
- Organizations may apply individually or in collaboration with others.
- Lead applicants must have a current, valid charitable registration from the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their proposal ideas with the program director before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes?
Carbon Landscapes supports efforts to protect and conserve peatlands, grasslands, and old growth forests to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support biodiversity. It funds research, convening, outreach, and on-the-ground leadership for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, with applications submitted through a two-step process.
Who is eligible for the Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes program?
To be eligible for the Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes program, you must:
Charitable organizations only
Individual or collaborative applications accepted
Project must fit a program funding track
What expenses are eligible under Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes?
Research to inform new strategies, policies, and programs.
Convening stakeholders such as community leaders, NGOs, academics, industry, and government representatives.
Outreach and communications to build public awareness and support for conservation goals.
Planning and establishing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas in peatland regions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes?
You can contact The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation.
Where is the Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes available?
The Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes?
Metcalf Foundation - Environment Program: Carbon Landscapes is funded by The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation