Environment Initiatives Grant Program

The Catherine Donnelly Foundation's Environment Initiatives Grant Program aims to foster a diverse and inclusive climate justice movement. It supports initiatives that empower underserved communities to lead in creating a climate-safe future. By promoting social, economic, and environmental justice, the program seeks to address inequities and encourage collaboration across various sectors. The foundation prioritizes Indigenous-led projects and those that engage marginalized voices, advancing sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change.

Our Environment funding strategy is aimed at promoting climate justice and supporting initiatives that mobilize to accelerate the transition to a post-carbon world.
Funding Objectives
Our Environment funding strategy is aimed at promoting climate justice and supporting initiatives that accelerate the transition to a post-carbon world.

Eligibility

Applicants to the Catherine Donnelly Foundation can be Canadian registered charities or qualified donees under Canada Revenue Agency guidelines. Non-profit groups working in partnership with a Canadian sponsoring charitable organization or a qualified donee can also apply.We also accept applications from registered non-profit organizations without charitable status.Organizations and submissions that are rejected at one stage in the granting process, can re-apply at the next grant cycle.

Ineligibility

The Catherine Donnelly Foundation will not consider funding the following:Retroactive fundingFundraising campaignsOperating deficitsProjects outside of CanadaEmergency appealsPurely commercial recordings or film projects