Climate-friendly school funding

This is a summary of potential funds that may be used for environmental projects at Manitoba schools.

NOTE: This list may not be up-to-date. For a current listing go to Manitoba Climate Change Funding Guide.

Donors	Funding for what?
Community Places Program (CPP)	Provides funding and planning assistance for facility construction, upgrading, expansion or acquisition projects. Visit the Community Places Program website Top of Page
EcoACTION	Financial support to community groups for projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. Visit the EcoAction website Top of Page
Environmental Youth Corps (EYC)	Allows Manitoba youth the opportunity to become involved in a variety of environmental activities. Funding available to Project Sponsors for carrying out activities relating to environmental protection, enhancement, rehabilitation, conservation, and resource management. Visit the EYC webpage Top of Page
Green Streets Canada (GSC)	Provide support for innovative best management practices and policies in municipal forest management. Visit the Green Streets Canada website Top of Page
Green Students Fundraising (GSF)	Raise awareness and funds! Instead of selling chocolates why not sell eco-products to raise money for any school initiative? Visit the Green Students Fundraising website Top of Page
Greening Canada's School Grounds (GCSG)	Provides funding for projects that propose innovative, action-oriented ways to educate Canadians on the environment. Visit Greening Canada's School Grounds website Top of Page
Home Depot & Evergreen Rebuilding Nature Grant	Provides funds for tools and materials for urban environmental stewardship projects. Visit the Evergreen website for more information Top of Page
Manitoba Hydro Forest Enhancement Program	Provides support to enhance and sustain forests in Manitoba by funding tree planting, forest education and innovative forest projects. Visit the MB Hydro Forest Enhancement webpage Top of Page
MECY-ESD Categorical Grant	Manitoba Education Citizenship and Youth (MECY) allocates $700 for each funded school to support teaching and learning related to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the classroom and school community. Visit MECY-ESD webpage Top of Page
MECY and MB Hydro ESD Grant	Awarded to 15 recipients each year with a value of up to $2000 to cover expenses for teacher release time, professional development and teaching/learning resources for sustainability education. Visit the Manitoba Grants for Education for Sustainable Development 2010 webpage Top of Page
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Environment Fund	Supports local environmental and conservation projects that help preserve the quality of natural environment and educate people about environmental responsible outdoor adventure. Visit the MEC Environment Fund webpage Top of Page
Sustainable Development Innovations (SDI) Fund Open Category	Provides funding for the development, implementation and promotion of environmental innovation and sustainable development projects. Projects must be environmentally and ecologically sound, promote a sustainable approach, have clear environmental benefits and take into account benefits to the community and the economy. Visit the SDI Fund Open Category webpage Top of Page
Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds School Ground Greening Grants	Provides financial support to publicly funded Canadian schools (JK–Grade 12) and not-for-profit daycares for onsite greening projects. Helps schools create outdoor classrooms to provide students with a healthy place to play, learn and develop a genuine respect for nature. Visit the Evergeen website Top of Page
Walmart & Evergreen Green Grants	Helps fund community–based restoration and stewardship initiatives in urban and urbanized areas. Visit the Evergreen wesite Top of Page
Waste Reducation and Pollution Prevention Fund (WRAPP)	Supports projects that focus on waste reduction, pollution prevention, and integrated waste management practices. Visit the WRAPP webpage Top of Page