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Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants
Funding for local climate resilience projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 17, 2025
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants. 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.
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?
Local projects that adapt to or mitigate extreme weather impacts.
Climate resilience projects that address flooding, wildfire, tornado, hailstorm, and other catastrophic weather risks.
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