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Climate Internship Program

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Program Category: Climate Preparedness and Adaptation
Project Type(s): Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy, Asset Management, Mapping, Food Security, Risk Assessments, Environmental Stewardship, Active Transportation, Economic Development, Monitoring, Innovation, Emergency Mitigation / Preparedness / Planning, Zero Emission Vehicles and Charging Stations, Waste Reduction and Circular Economy, Natural Asset Inventories and Management

Deadline Details

Applications are now closed. This call will reopen in Fall 2026.

Funder

Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS)

Funder Organization Type

  • Other

Funding Range

  • Small (up to $50K)

Eligible Community

  • Local Governments
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Métis Nations
  • Modern Treaty Nations

Eligible Project Activities

  • Capacity Building for the Community
  • Project Planning

The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) Climate Internship Program helps organizations in British Columbia reach their climate goals while giving university students in climate-related fields a chance to hone their skills and acquire relevant work experience.

Through an annual competitive process, the program offers up to $15,000 to eligible organizations to hire a student to assist with a climate action project in your organization/community. 

PICS will prioritize funding for internship projects that:

  • provide direct climate value or benefit to organizations and communities in British Columbia (communities can include groups living in common areas and/or groups with common interests)
  • provide an excellent early career development opportunity for a university student in a climate-related field
  • are likely to generate or inspire further climate actions/policies in other organizations/communities

Eligible Community

  • First Nations and Indigenous organizations
  • Local governments

Other Eligible Communities

Indigenous-owned Businesses
Businesses / For-profit
Indigenous Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits

  • Non-government organizations (registered non-profits)
  • Provincial government agencies and Crown corporations
  • Cooperatives & social enterprises
  • Private companies

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • Small (up to $50K)

Description of Funding

Up to $15,000.

Eligible Costs

Funds are available for intern salaries and employment-related costs only. All funds must be used by Dec. 31, 2026.

Ineligible Costs

Ineligible expenses include indirect cost recovery, overhead/administration, and capital purchases (e.g., computers, equipment, furniture). 

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

1 month

Organizations will be notified of decisions in mid-December 2025.