Manitoba Introduces $1.5M in Grants for Low-Carbon Projects – Application Deadline Jan 25

January 9, 2025

The Manitoba government is investing $1.5 million in the Climate Action Fund to support a low-carbon future, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. 

“We are firmly committed to taking real action to tackle climate change and we have been working hard to have a positive impact on the environment and in the lives of Manitobans,” said Schmidt. “The Climate Action Fund provides an opportunity for our government to support organizations in creating a better Manitoba for our children and grandchildren.” 

To help organizations take action on climate change, the Manitoba government is making available $1.5 million for grants for green projects that meet a variety of objectives including:

• helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Manitoba;
• supporting a low-carbon, net-zero economy;
• enhancing preparedness to the impacts of a changing climate;
• increasing affordable, renewable energy innovation and production in Manitoba.

Eligible applicants include incorporated non-profit organizations, academic and educational institutions, municipalities, businesses, northern and Indigenous communities. 

Project Eligibility

The proposed project must be time-bound (i.e., have a start and end date).

The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed project is distinct from projects or initiatives already receiving provincial funding.

Projects that receive funding must be implemented in Manitoba.

Eligible recipients may partner together to apply to the Fund. A lead applicant must be identified who would be responsible for submitting only one application for the proposed project and would complete all reporting requirements on behalf of all partners.

Projects must align with at least one of the Fund’s three priorities:

You can find the full applicant guide HERE

The application intake is now open and will close at noon on Jan. 25. 

For more information on the Climate Action Fund application, visit https://forms.gov.mb.ca/caf/. 

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