The Metcalf Foundation
August 11, 2023
Government of Canada Low Carbon Economy Challenge
August 11, 2023
We provide financial support to non-profit and non-government organizations for Canadian communities to take on local action-based projects that produce measurable, positive effects on the environment and to build the capacity of communities to sustain these activities in the future. Projects may have a local, regional or national scope. Project activities must take place in Canada.
EcoAction funds projects that:
- lead to tangible environmental results
- engage the community to improve the environment
- increase environmental awareness
- increase capacity in communities
- result in sustainable outcomes and engagement following project completion
Non-profit and non-governmental groups and organizations are eligible to receive funding, examples include:
- environmental groups
- community groups
- youth and seniors groups
- community-based associations
- service clubs
Indigenous organizations are also eligible to receive funding, such as:
- First Nations
- Indigenous governments and/or authorities
- Indigenous boards, commissions, communities, and/or associations
- District councils, Chiefs councils, Treaty councils, and/or Tribal councils
- Indigenous not-for-profits organizations
The following groups are ineligible, but are encouraged to partner with non-profit and non-governmental groups and organizations to support a project proposal:
- businesses
- educational institutions
- C3 organizations
- crown corporations
- individuals
- municipal, provincial, and territorial governments
