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Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants
Funding for resident-led Toronto climate action projects
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: A new Guide to Political Activities for City-funded Groups is now visible, adding compliance guidance for funded groups.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: A new Guide to Political Activities for City-funded Groups is now visible, adding compliance guidance for funded groups.
Political activities guide added
A new Guide to Political Activities for City-funded Groups is now visible in the grant materials. The guide adds detailed compliance guidance for City-funded groups, including restrictions on partisan political activity and use of City-funded resources, and it identifies the audience as City-funded community groups and registered charities. The guide also points funded groups to follow the requirements in their Letter of Understanding and the City of Toronto Community Grants Policy as it relates to political activities. No grant amount, deadline, portal, or application step changed.
Funding available
$ 7,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Resident-led groups with at least three members from different households in Toronto
See full eligibility
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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Official resources
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
- Using funds provided by the City to oppose or endorse a named party or elected official.
- Direct or indirect support of or opposition to any political party or candidate for public office.
- Publicly endorsing a candidate, giving money or non-cash gifts to a candidate or political party, or allowing a candidate or political party to use the group’s equipment, facilities, volunteer time, or other resources.
- Using the community group’s resources, events, functions, activities, publications, website, or social media accounts to support or oppose a candidate, incumbent, or political party during an election period.
Eligible geographic areas
- Toronto
Selection criteria
- Ability of the group to carry out the project
- Understanding of climate action
- Likelihood of creating change in awareness, skills, or behaviour
- Clarity of the project goal and rationale
- Clarity and realism of the application, project steps, and budget
How to apply
- Step 1: Form a resident-led group
- Bring together at least three members from different households in Toronto.
- Step 2: Develop the project
- Create a new or enhanced climate action project.
- Step 3: Prepare the application
- Review the application questions and gather supporting documents, including letters of support, a project budget, and proof of in-kind support.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Submit through the City of Toronto Application Portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Compliance with the City of Toronto’s Community Grants Policy as it relates to Political Activities is required in the organization’s Grant Agreement.
- 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
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 none.
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