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Source verified June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
July 2, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Shift Impact Grant offers $25,000 USD in unrestricted funding to support sustainability initiatives in technology and climate action. It supports short applications from eligible organizations and may request additional details from shortlisted candidates.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Sustainability initiatives in tech.
- Climate tech projects.
- Clean energy initiatives.
- Circular economy projects.
- Sustainable hardware and conservation work.
Documents Needed
- Short written application
- Optional video pitch
- Additional details if shortlisted
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofits
- Social ventures
- Early-stage startups
- Organizations in climate tech, software, sustainable hardware, clean energy, or conservation
Eligible expenses
- General project and operating use through unrestricted funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- The United States
Selection criteria
- Clear goals and a defined plan for using the funds.
- Action-driven approach.
- Potential for genuine environmental impact.
- Work at the intersection of technology and climate action.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Write a short application about your organization and why you are applying.
- Step 2: Add an optional video pitch
- Prepare a short video pitch if you want to include one.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Complete the application form through the grant’s online submission link.
- Step 4: Provide additional details if shortlisted
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited to send more information about the project.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and a shortlist is created.
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited to submit more details.
- The winner receives the funding and visibility across Shift’s community and channels.
Additional information
- Funding is unrestricted.
- The grant is intended for early-stage organizations working at the intersection of technology and climate action.
- Shortlisted candidates may be asked for additional details.
- The winner receives visibility across Shift’s community and channels.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shift Impact Grant Program
What is the Shift Impact Grant?
The Shift Impact Grant offers $25,000 USD in unrestricted funding to support sustainability initiatives in technology and climate action. It supports short applications from eligible organizations and may request additional details from shortlisted candidates.
How much funding can be received?
Shift Impact Grant Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Shift Impact Grant program?
To be eligible for the Shift Impact Grant program, you must:
Legally registered or fiscally sponsored in Canada or the U.S.
Nonprofit, social venture, or startup.
Focused on sustainability in tech.
What expenses are eligible under Shift Impact Grant?
Sustainability initiatives in tech.
Climate tech projects.
Clean energy initiatives.
Circular economy projects.
Sustainable hardware and conservation work.
Who can I contact for more information about the Shift Impact Grant?
You can contact Shift by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Shift Impact Grant available?
The Shift Impact Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Shift Impact Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Shift Impact Grant is a Grant and Funding