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Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants offer up to $7,500 in funding for resident-led climate action projects in Toronto. The program supports public education, community engagement, and emissions reduction activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Resident-led climate action projects that educate and engage the public.
- Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in neighbourhoods.
- Workshops, events, campaigns, toolkits, and citizen science activities on climate action.
- Repair, swap, cycling, sharing, waste reduction, and nature-based community initiatives.
- Feasibility studies or pilots for local renewable energy or retrofit efforts.
Documents Needed
- Letters of support from project partners
- Completed project budget
- Proof of in-kind support
- Responses to the application questions
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Resident-led groups with at least three members from different households in Toronto
Who is not eligible
- Non-profit organizations
- Individuals or for-profit businesses or ventures, including Business Improvement Areas
- Industry or trade associations
- Organizations mandated by other levels of government, such as schools, universities, and hospitals
- Landlord/tenant and condominium corporations
Eligible expenses
- Equipment rentals and small equipment purchases
- Volunteer honoraria, food, transit, and protective gear
- Honoraria for Elders and Knowledge Keepers
- Consultant and staffing fees, travel, interpretation, training, promotion, and event-related rental or permit costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Revenue-generating activities for staff or group members
- Unrelated staff salaries, non-approved honoraria, insurance and accounting as regular operating costs
- Capital costs, land acquisition, lease, or rental
- Conference fees, banquets, receptions, annual general meetings, sport tournaments, alcohol, cannabis, fundraising, political or religious activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility by City staff.
- Eligible applications are assessed by a Resident Advisory Committee.
- Final funding recommendations are approved by the Executive Director of the Environment, Climate & Forestry Division.
- Successful applicants must sign required City policy declarations and acknowledgements.
Additional information
- Successful applicants are matched with a trustee organization.
- Recipients must submit a midpoint progress report and a final report.
- Public-facing events require advance notice to City staff and the councillor.
- Free community centre and library space may be available with notice.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants. 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 Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants?
The Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants offer up to $7,500 in funding for resident-led climate action projects in Toronto. The program supports public education, community engagement, and emissions reduction activities.
How much funding can be received?
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants program?
To be eligible for the Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants program, you must:
Resident-led group of at least three members
Project reduces emissions or educates on climate
New or enhanced project in Toronto
What expenses are eligible under Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants?
Resident-led climate action projects that educate and engage the public.
Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in neighbourhoods.
Workshops, events, campaigns, toolkits, and citizen science activities on climate action.
Repair, swap, cycling, sharing, waste reduction, and nature-based community initiatives.
Feasibility studies or pilots for local renewable energy or retrofit efforts.
Who can I contact for more information about the Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants?
You can contact City of Toronto by email at Sharene.Shafie@toronto.ca or by phone at 416-392-1848.
Where is the Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants available?
The Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants is a Grant and Funding