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Partners for Places Mini Grant
Supports equity-centered climate partnership planning
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 to help collaborative partners build stronger relationships and prepare work plans together. It supports equity-centered planning for climate action, green stormwater infrastructure, and related partnership development 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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
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
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative partnership building for future sustainability or climate projects.
- Planning equity-centered climate action or green stormwater infrastructure work.
- 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
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Frontline community groups
- Local government sustainability and water departments
- Place-based funders
Eligible expenses
- Hiring an expert to facilitate equity integration in the partnership process.
- Hiring a water or sustainability expert for coaching on process planning or project design.
- Planning, hosting, and facilitating partner convenings.
- Hiring support to draft a future full Partners for Places application.
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Partners for Places Mini Grant. 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 Partners for Places Mini Grant?
This program provides up to $10,000 to help collaborative partners build stronger relationships and prepare work plans together. It supports equity-centered planning for climate action, green stormwater infrastructure, and related partnership development activities.
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?
Collaborative partnership building for future sustainability or climate projects.
Planning equity-centered climate action or green stormwater infrastructure work.
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