Climate Grant

The Lanark County Community Climate Grant program offers up to $5,000 to non-profit community-based organizations in Lanark County to support climate-related projects. Applicants must demonstrate how their project aligns with at least 1 of the 7 guiding principles of the Lanark County Climate Action Plan:

  1. Create a climate conscious culture and community.
  2. Eliminate fossil fuels.
  3. Optimize energy/water efficiency and increase renewable energy generation.
  4. Advance the use of nature-based solutions in climate change management.
  5. Sustainably manage waste towards a circular economy.
  6. Collaborate with community stakeholders.
  7. Increase funding, accessibility, and education.

Please note that we are no longer accepting applications for 2025.

Eligibility
Grants will not be issued:

  • To cover deficits or retire debts.
  • To replace current program funding.
  • To provide endowment funds.
  • For sectarian, religious, or political purposed.
  • To individuals.
  • To provide money for fundraising activities.
  • To support recurring operating expenses of established organizations or programs.
  • To fund projects that have already been completed.
  • As 100% of a budget activity.

Projects must describe the following:

  • Project overview:
    • Project goals, objectives, timelines, and evaluation.
  • Applicant profile:
    • Mission of the applicant.
    • Experience of the applicant in delivering similar programs, services, events, or activities.
  • Merit of funding:
    • How the project aligns with the guiding principles of the Lanark County Climate Action Plan.
    • How the project provides a climate or environmental benefit to the County of Lanark.
    • Existing community support through collaboration or partnerships with other organizations.
  • Financial need and plan:
    • Sound financial management and revenue generation (accurate records, realistic and responsible budget, various sources of income).
    • Financial need (leveraging of funds, seed money, inability to fund on their own through own resources of alternative revenue generation).
    • Clarity on how the contribution will be used.

Eligible Applicants
Applicants must provide services or programs to residents of Lanark County. Unincorporated individuals or organizations must work in partnership with an incorporated organization that will share in the project and receive and manage the funds.

  • Organizations (or sponsoring organizations) must have been in operation for at least one year.
  • Eligible organizations can submit only one (1) application per year.

Project Evaluation
The Community Climate Grant – Scoring Matrix will be used to score applicants. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until funding is expended.
Reporting
Grant recipients are required to provide a report within two months following completion of the project or program. The following information must be provided:

 

  • Completed reporting form (available at the link below)
  • Support material (i.e. evaluation report, invoices, photographs, etc.) uploaded through the reporting form below

Future proposals will not be considered until the final project report is received.

Community Climate Grant Reporting Form 

For further information, email climate@lanarkcounty.ca.