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Partners for Places Mini Grant
Supports equity-centered climate partnership planning
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Latest source updateLast Update: June 12, 2026Latest change: The page now shows the Partners for Places Mini Grants program, including a new applicant audience, up to $10,000 in funding, and a Sept. 1, 2021 deadline.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Latest change: The page now shows the Partners for Places Mini Grants program, including a new applicant audience, up to $10,000 in funding, and a Sept. 1, 2021 deadline.
Partners for Places Mini Grants now open
The page now presents Partners for Places Mini Grants instead of the earlier Round Six award announcement, and it now says applicants can receive up to $10,000 for work that helps local governments, place-based foundations, and frontline community-led groups build a proposal centered on racial equity in water, sustainability, and/or climate action. It also says mini grant applications are due Sept. 1, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. and that a new round of funding will open in late February 2022. The application details now include a required equity expert to facilitate the partnership process, a download link for the application, and a contact email for Ashley Quintana at ashley@fundersnetwork.org.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
September 1, 2021
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Partners for Places Mini Grant provides up to $10,000 to support collaborative partnership building for equitable climate action and green stormwater infrastructure. It funds equity facilitation, partner convenings, process planning, and support for drafting a future full Partners for Places application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
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
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building collaborative partnerships for sustainability, water, or climate action work.
- Planning equity-centered climate action or green stormwater infrastructure projects.
- Convening local government leaders, frontline community groups, and place-based funders.
- Preparing a future full Partners for Places application.
Documents Needed
- Mini grant application form
- Partnership details for the three required partners
- Proof of USDN Equity Foundations training or equivalent
- Budget including the required equity facilitation support
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments
- Place-based foundations
- Frontline community-led groups
Eligible expenses
- Hiring an equity expert to facilitate the partnership process.
- Hiring a water or sustainability expert for coaching on process planning or project design.
- Planning, hosting, and facilitating partner convenings.
- Support for drafting a full Partners for Places application.
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
- North America
How to apply
- Step 1: Download the application
- Use the application link provided in the announcement.
- Step 2: Complete the form
- Prepare the mini grant application with the required partnership information.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application through the online form before the deadline.
Additional information
- Designed to strengthen partnerships before a future full Partners for Places application.
- Focuses on racial equity in climate action, water, and sustainability work.
- A local government sustainability and/or water lead must have completed USDN Equity Foundations training or equivalent.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Partners for Places Mini Grant Program
What is the Partners for Places Mini Grant?
Partners for Places Mini Grant provides up to $10,000 to support collaborative partnership building for equitable climate action and green stormwater infrastructure. It funds equity facilitation, partner convenings, process planning, and support for drafting a future full Partners for Places application.
How much funding can be received?
Partners for Places Mini Grant Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Partners for Places Mini Grant program?
To be eligible for the Partners for Places Mini Grant program, you must:
Frontline community group included
Local government lead with equity training
Place-based funder involved
What expenses are eligible under Partners for Places Mini Grant?
Building collaborative partnerships for sustainability, water, or climate action work.
Planning equity-centered climate action or green stormwater infrastructure projects.
Convening local government leaders, frontline community groups, and place-based funders.
Preparing a future full Partners for Places application.
Who can I contact for more information about the Partners for Places Mini Grant?
You can contact The Funders Network (TFN).
Where is the Partners for Places Mini Grant available?
The Partners for Places Mini Grant program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Partners for Places Mini Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Partners for Places Mini Grant is a Grant and Funding