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Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Support for local climate resilience projects
Grant and Funding
Overview
This program offers up to $50,000 to support projects that strengthen community resilience to extreme weather in Canada. Funded activities must mitigate or help communities adapt to climate impacts such as floods, wildfires, tornadoes, and hailstorms.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Reduce the ecological footprint
Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 17, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Projects that help communities adapt to extreme weather impacts (e.g., floods, wildfires, tornadoes, hailstorms).
- Projects that help mitigate the effects of extreme weather and catastrophic weather events.
- Initiatives that build long-term climate resilience with measurable community-wide impact.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 48,750
Neighbourhood stormwater retrofits with rain gardens, permeable paving, and training
$ 49,900
Clean-air wildfire smoke hub with filtration, backups, and youth training
Eligibility
- The project addresses a local challenge caused by extreme weather and explains how it will mitigate or adapt to those impacts.
- The project aligns with at least one pillar: Environmental Guardians, Community Protectors, or Youth Stewards.
- The project builds long-term climate resilience with measurable impact and broad community benefits.
- The project takes place in Canada and is completed within 12 months of receiving funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed and selected applicants are contacted in early November.
Additional information
- Selected applicants are expected to be contacted in early November.
- The stated project delivery window is Dec 1, 2025 to Dec 1, 2026.
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