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World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

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

Q: 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: Students or educators Habitat work on school grounds Uses native plants

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

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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Supports school habitat restoration and ecosystem learning

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

Go Wild Grants provide up to $1,500 to support habitat protection and restoration on school grounds. Funding prioritizes learning about local ecosystems and taking action using native seeds, plants, and trees.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Supporting volunteer engagement

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,500 $

Timeline

Closing date : October 31, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services

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

Activities funded

Learning activities focused on the local ecosystem, including its history and biodiversity.
Creating habitat on school grounds using native seeds, plants, and trees.
Restoring habitat on school grounds using native seeds, plants, and trees.
Protecting habitat on school grounds using native seeds, plants, and trees.
Community-connected initiatives that create lasting impact for nature.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 1,485

Transform a school lawn into a native pollinator habitat garden

$ 1,490

Restore a campus stormwater swale with native trees and shrubs

Eligibility

The applicant must be a student, faculty member, staff member, or educator.
The proposal must aim to protect or restore habitat on school grounds.
The proposed approach should use native seeds, plants, and/or trees for habitat work.

Who is eligible?

Primary and secondary schools (students and educators)
Colleges, universities, and CEGEPs (students, faculty, and staff)

Eligible expenses

Native seeds
Native plants
Native trees

Selection criteria

Helps the school community learn about the local ecosystem (history, biodiversity, needs).
Takes action to create, restore, or protect habitat using native seeds, plants, and trees.
Connects with the surrounding community to create lasting impact.

Processing and Agreement

WWF-Canada reviews proposals after the submission deadline.
Successful applicants are notified in December.

Additional information

The program runs annually and invites ideas every fall.
Funding decisions are communicated in December.

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

Here are answers to the most common questions about the World Wildlife Fund Canada - Go Wild 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.