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Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants
Funding for local climate resilience projects
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $50,000 per project to support local climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives in Canada. It funds projects that build long-term community resilience to extreme weather and include a budget and timeline.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Local projects that adapt to or mitigate extreme weather impacts.
- Climate resilience projects that address flooding, wildfire, tornado, hailstorm, and other catastrophic weather risks.
Documents Needed
- Completed Budget Template
- Completed online application form
Sources and recorded changes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit or charitable organizations
- Non-governmental organizations
- Indigenous communities
- Social enterprises
- Academic institutions
- Municipal or provincial government entities
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Religious organizations
- National organizations
- Political campaigns, individuals, and parties with political ties
- Multi-year funded projects, event sponsorships, conferences, endowment campaigns, fundraising events, and playgrounds
Eligible expenses
- Professional consulting and contractor fees.
- Direct project administration costs, including communication, permits, translation, and printing.
- Marketing and promotion costs, including advertising, media distribution, graphic design, and public surveys.
- Equipment or tool rental or purchase, and other project supplies and materials.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Normal operating costs of the organization.
- Consulting costs incurred before the eligible 90-day window or before application selection.
- Payroll costs, volunteer honoraria, transportation, travel, meals, and conference-related expenses.
- Taxes, promotional items, and event-related marketing costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Addresses a local extreme-weather challenge.
- Supports adaptation or mitigation of extreme weather impacts.
- Aligns with Wawanesa’s pillars.
- Demonstrates measurable impact and broad community benefit.
- Builds long-term climate resilience.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review project eligibility
- Confirm the project meets the program’s climate resilience focus.
- Prepare a project budget, timeline, and explanation of community impact.
- Step 2: Complete the Budget Template
- Download and fill out the required Budget Template.
- Include any other project funding sources if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit the online application
- Complete the online application form in full.
- Attach the completed Budget Template with the application.
- Submit the application online.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee of Wawanesa employees.
- Final recipients are selected by Wawanesa.
- Selected applicants are contacted in early November.
- Recipients must accept Wawanesa’s terms and conditions before funds are provided.
Additional information
- Applications are evaluated by a committee of Wawanesa employees.
- Applications must include a completed Budget Template and online form.
- Selected applicants will be contacted in early November.
- Funding is subject to Wawanesa’s Terms & Conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants Program
What is the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants?
This program provides up to $50,000 per project to support local climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives in Canada. It funds projects that build long-term community resilience to extreme weather and include a budget and timeline.
How much funding can be received?
Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants program?
To be eligible for the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants program, you must:
Climate adaptation or mitigation project
Community resilience focus
Project in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants?
Professional consulting and contractor fees.
Direct project administration costs, including communication, permits, translation, and printing.
Marketing and promotion costs, including advertising, media distribution, graphic design, and public surveys.
Equipment or tool rental or purchase, and other project supplies and materials.
Who can I contact for more information about the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants?
You can contact The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company.
Where is the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants available?
The Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants is a Grant and Funding