Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants

• The applicant must be a resident-led group composed of at least three members, each residing in a different household in Toronto (postal codes starting with M).
• The project must directly contribute to emission reduction and/or include a climate change education component.
• Projects must be new or enhanced activities and not ongoing operations.
• All neighbourhoods in Toronto are eligible, but projects based in Neighbourhood Improvement Areas (NIA) or Emerging Neighbourhoods (EN) will be prioritized.

Who is eligible?

• Resident-led groups consisting of at least three members residing in different households in Toronto (postal codes starting with M)

Who is not eligible

• For-profit businesses or ventures, including Business Improvement Areas.
• Non-profit organizations.
• Industry or trade associations.
• Organizations mandated by other levels of government (e.g., universities, schools, hospitals).
• Landlord/tenant and condominium corporations.

Eligible expenses

• Equipment rentals and small equipment purchases (equipment must remain in the community after the project ends)
• Honoraria, food expenses, transit costs, and personal protective gear for volunteers
• Honoraria for Elders and Knowledge Keepers
• Barrier reduction costs for project participants, such as childminding, meals, or transit
• Honoraria for group members
• Consultant and staffing fees directly related to the project
• Local travel expenses (such as public transit tickets or car-for-hire receipts)
• Interpretation and translation fees
• Training and workshop expenses, including facilitation or speaker fees
• Training expenses (for example, food handlers training)
• Communications and promotion (such as printing and digital advertising)
• Permit fees, space rental, and liability insurance for community events and activities

Eligible geographic areas

• Resident-led groups with at least three members residing in different households in Toronto (postal codes starting with M).
• Projects based in all Toronto neighbourhoods are eligible.
• Priority for projects based in Neighbourhood Improvement Areas (NIA) and Emerging Neighbourhoods (EN) within Toronto.

• Ability of the group to carry out the project.
• Demonstrated understanding of climate action.
• Likelihood that the project will bring about change in awareness, skills, or behaviour.
• Clarity of the project’s goals and rationale.
• Clarity and realism of the application, including project steps and budget.

• Successful applicants are matched with a community organization trustee responsible for managing funds.
• A mid-year progress report and a final project report, including financial details and supporting media, are mandatory for all recipients.
• Applicants must notify staff and their city councillor at least two weeks in advance of all public-facing events.
• Free access to community centre and library spaces is available for project activities, provided booking procedures and notice requirements are followed.