Major Contributions Grant
Program Category:
Clean Energy
Program Sub-Category:
Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy
Status: Closed
Funder
Gwaii Trust Society
Funder Organization Type
- Trust
Regional Limitations
This is a regional program and only supports communities in its service area.
The Gwaii Trust Society Major Contributions Grant is designed to support larger projects in community infrastructure and planning. Our goal is to help build safer, healthier, and more attractive communities. Major Contributions is designed to help enhance the lives of all islanders and make our island a more desirable place to live, work, play and visit. Service area: Haida Gwaii.
Eligible Community
Local non-profit organizations
- Local governments
- Local governments
Specific Eligibility Requirements
Major Contributions is open to accepting a wide range of larger projects that seek to have a significant impact. Examples from past projects include: community infrastructure, environmental protection, feasibility studies, language revitalization, education, recreational infrastructure, housing, emergency preparedness, and wellness.
Type of Funding
- Grant
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Under $100 000
- From $100 000 to $1 000 000
Description of Funding
Maximum application amount: $200,000 Minimum application amount:– Nonprofit Organizations $25,000– Local Government $50,000
Equity requirements:- Non-profit organizations: 25%- Local governments: 50%
Program has $700,000 available in 2024.
Ineligible Costs
Core funding
Expenses incurred prior to approval.
Other items as outlined in the General Grant Guidelines.
Expenses incurred prior to approval.
Other items as outlined in the General Grant Guidelines.
Reporting Requirements
Final report only
Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision
Applications are available approximately six weeks prior to any deadline. Funding decisions usually take two months after any scheduled intake deadline.
Maximum Project Length is two years.
https://gwaiitrust.com/previously-funded/