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World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants - Canada
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World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants

Supporting habitat restoration on Canadian school grounds
Offered by
WWF Canada (WWF)

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Latest source update
Last Update: September 25, 2026
Latest change: WWF-Canada has expanded Go Wild Grants to include preschools and registered daycare centres, with new 2026-2027 deadlines and updated award amounts for school and campus projects.
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Go Wild Grants updated for 2026-2027
WWF-Canada’s Go Wild Grants now cover a broader applicant group, including preschools and registered daycare centres, alongside schools and campuses. The updated program materials also add 2026-2027 application windows and deadlines, with applications due October 14, 2026. Funding terms are now specified as $1,500 for school and preschool projects and $2,000 for campus projects, and the new guidance adds project timing and completion requirements for each stream. The revised application instructions also point applicants to the online application links and the grant contact email gowild@wwfcanada.org.
Funding available
$ 1,500
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Schools (K-12), registered preschools and daycare centers, classrooms, and student groups in Canada.

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Overview

Primary and secondary schools can receive up to $1,500. The program supports habitat protection and restoration on school grounds through ecosystem learning, native planting, wildlife monitoring, biodiversity inventories, and community engagement.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Funds Providers

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
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • Higher Education
  • Environment
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Protect or restore natural habitat on school grounds.
  • Create native pollinator gardens and seed orchards.
  • Grow culturally significant plants.
  • Restore creeks and forests.
  • Monitor local wildlife, conduct biodiversity inventories, and raise awareness about conservation issues.

Official resources

Official page

Go Wild Grants

Program guide

Go Wild Grant (2026)

Go Wild Grants support post-secondary institutions across Canada (2025)

Application form

Go Wild Grants: Campus Application Form

Go Wild Grants: School Application Form

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Schools (K-12), registered preschools and daycare centers, classrooms, and student groups in Canada.
  • Applications must be completed by an educator, administrator or school employee.
  • Students can connect with their teacher and apply together.

Who is not eligible

  • Projects associated with a for-profit entity.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada.

Selection criteria

  • Ideas that help school communities learn about the local ecosystem, its history, and biodiversity.
  • Projects that create, restore, or protect habitat using native seeds, plants, and trees.
  • Projects that connect with the surrounding community to create lasting impact.

Processing and Agreement

  • Recipients will be notified in December.

Additional information

  • The program is delivered in partnership with The Barrett Family Foundation.
  • Selected projects may be recognized on WWF-Canada’s national website.

Frequently Asked Questions about the World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants Program

What is the World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants?

Primary and secondary schools can receive up to $1,500. The program supports habitat protection and restoration on school grounds through ecosystem learning, native planting, wildlife monitoring, biodiversity inventories, and community engagement.

How much funding can be received?

World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants program?

To be eligible for the World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants program, you must: Primary, secondary, or post-secondary schools. Projects on school or campus grounds. Student- or educator-led initiatives.

What expenses are eligible under World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants?

Protect or restore natural habitat on school grounds. Create native pollinator gardens and seed orchards. Grow culturally significant plants. Restore creeks and forests. Monitor local wildlife, conduct biodiversity inventories, and raise awareness about conservation issues.

Where is the World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants available?

The World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants program is available across Canada.

Is the World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants?

World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants is funded by WWF Canada (WWF)