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Retail Grants Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

Retail Grants Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Retail Grants Program program?

To be eligible for the Retail Grants Program program, you must: Small grassroots activist organization Environmental protection focus Measurable goals and evaluation

Q: Where is the Retail Grants Program available?

The Retail Grants Program program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Retail Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Retail Grants Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Retail Grants Program?

Retail Grants Program is funded by Patagonia

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Supports grassroots environmental direct-action initiatives

Grant and Funding

Overview

The program provides up to $20,000 to support local environmental protection efforts. It funds bold, direct-action campaigns with measurable goals and evaluation measures.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Minimum amount : 5,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Direct-action environmental campaigns to preserve and protect the environment.
Local initiatives to protect habitats.
Actions supporting frontline communities through environmental protection efforts.
Strategic, multipronged campaigns that address root causes of environmental problems.
Projects with defined goals, action plans, and success evaluation measures.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 19,500

Direct-action campaign to protect old-growth forests and watershed habitats

$ 18,000

Campaign to cut single-use plastics through reusables and direct action

Eligibility

The applicant must be a small, grassroots activist organization.
The proposed work must focus on preserving and protecting the environment.
The project must include specific goals, objectives, and an action plan.
The project must be quantifiable and include measures to evaluate success.
The approach should address root causes and support long-term change.

Who is eligible?

Small, grassroots environmental activist organizations
Local organizations working to protect habitats and frontline communities

Eligible geographic areas

Communities served by Patagonia retail stores in the United States
Communities served by Patagonia retail stores in Canada

Selection criteria

Commitment to long-term change and addressing root causes.
Bold, original, direct-action approach.
Strategic, multipronged campaign design.
Quantifiable project with specific goals, objectives, and action plan.
Clear measures for evaluating success.

Additional information

Applications are currently by invitation only.
An option to “Recommend an Organization” is available on the program website.
Only one proposal per organization is accepted per fiscal year (May 1 to April 30).

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Retail Grants Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Retail Grants Program. 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.