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Partners in climate protection
Municipal greenhouse gas reduction framework
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Partners for Climate Protection program supports Canadian municipalities through a five-step framework for climate action and greenhouse gas reduction. It helps members with inventory tracking, emissions targets, local action plans, implementation, and progress reporting.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Create a baseline greenhouse gas emissions inventory and forecasts
- Set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets
- Develop a local climate action plan
- Implement the local climate action plan
- Monitor progress and report results
Documents Needed
- A council resolution adopting membership
- Staff contact details
- Elected official contact details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- All Canadian municipalities
- Selected associate members invited jointly by ICLEI and FCM
Eligible expenses
- Technical support and guidance provided through the program
- Funding for implementation of steps 1 to 3 may be available through the Green Municipal Fund
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Adopt a council resolution for membership.
- Designate a staff member and an elected official as PCP contacts.
- Email the adopted council resolution and the contact details of the staff member and elected official to pcp@fcm.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- After the resolution is received, the program sends an email confirming membership and information to help new members get started.
- Members must complete the five-step framework within 10 years of joining.
- Members must submit a progress report at least once every two years, with the program’s help.
- Members must email the program if their contact person changes.
- Members must participate actively in program activities and share their experience with other network members.
Additional information
- Membership is free.
- Members get access to tools, case studies, and technical support.
- Members must make sure to email the program to update contact details.
- Members are asked to participate actively in program activities and share their experience with other network members.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Partners in climate protection Program
What is the Partners in climate protection?
The Partners for Climate Protection program supports Canadian municipalities through a five-step framework for climate action and greenhouse gas reduction. It helps members with inventory tracking, emissions targets, local action plans, implementation, and progress reporting.
What expenses are eligible under Partners in climate protection?
Create a baseline greenhouse gas emissions inventory and forecasts
Set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets
Develop a local climate action plan
Implement the local climate action plan
Monitor progress and report results
Who can I contact for more information about the Partners in climate protection?
You can contact Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) by email at pcp@fcm.ca or by phone at 613-907-6340.
Where is the Partners in climate protection available?
The Partners in climate protection program is available across Canada.
Is the Partners in climate protection a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Partners in climate protection is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the Partners in climate protection?
Partners in climate protection is funded by Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)