Open
Last Update: June 17, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : August 7, 2026
Location
Montréal, Canada
Overview
Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants support high-impact climate solutions for municipalities, non-profits, and registered charities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The program backs projects that reduce carbon emissions through climate policy, scalable low-carbon solutions, and equitable city-building.
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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
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : August 7, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Montréal
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design and implementation of climate policy solutions
- Projects that reduce emissions in buildings, transportation, or the electricity system
- Pilots, tools, and approaches that can be scaled across the GTHA
Documents Needed
- Completed budget spreadsheet
- Proof of legal status as a registered charity or non-profit organization
- Most recent financial statements
- Names and affiliations of board directors
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Registered charities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations in rare circumstances
Who is not eligible
- Partisan political organizations or projects
- Projects whose main activity is a conference, workshop, or training session
Eligible expenses
- All project-related costs
- Project evaluation and third-party advisory services
- Operating costs linked to the project
- Administrative costs directly tied to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Partisan political activities
- Projects where the main activity is a conference, workshop, or training session
- Requests that extend a project already funded by TAF for the same proponent
Eligible geographic areas
- Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)
Processing and Agreement
- Expressions of interest are reviewed first.
- Projects that appear to have sufficient carbon reduction potential may be invited to submit a full application.
- TAF staff review proposals and may request further information or clarification.
- Final funding decisions are made by TAF’s Board of Directors.
Additional information
- TAF gives priority to projects with scale-up potential across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
- Projects should aim to deliver multiple benefits, including social equity and other community benefits.
- Proposals are assessed for carbon impact as part of TAF’s funding review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants Program
What is the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants?
Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants support high-impact climate solutions for municipalities, non-profits, and registered charities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The program backs projects that reduce carbon emissions through climate policy, scalable low-carbon solutions, and equitable city-building.
Who is eligible for the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants program?
To be eligible for the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants program, you must:
Municipality, non-profit, or charity
Project reduces carbon at scale
GTHA-based project
What expenses are eligible under Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants?
Design and implementation of climate policy solutions
Projects that reduce emissions in buildings, transportation, or the electricity system
Pilots, tools, and approaches that can be scaled across the GTHA
Who can I contact for more information about the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants?
You can contact Toronto Atmospheric Fund by email at grants@taf.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants available?
The Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants?
Toronto Atmospheric Fund Grants is funded by Toronto Atmospheric Fund