Climate Action Partners
Accepting applications
Program Category:
Clean Energy, Sustainable Transportation, Community Infrastructure, Climate Preparedness and Adaptation
Project Type(s):
Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy, Innovation, Zero Emission Vehicles and Charging Stations, Waste Reduction and Circular Economy
Deadline Details
Varies. Review FortisBC website for current programs and offers.
Intake Type
Continuous IntakeFunder
FortisBC
Funding Organization Type
- Utility
Funding Range
- Small (up to $50K)
- Medium ($50K-$250K)
- Large ($250K-$500K)
- Major (over $500K)
Eligible Community
- Local Governments
- Indigenous Communities
- Métis Nations
- Modern Treaty Nations
Eligible Project Activities
- Project Feasibility
- Capacity Building for the Community
- Project Planning
- Project Implementation (e.g. Design / Procurement / Construction)
FortisBC’s Climate Action Partners program offers resources to help local governments, Indigenous communities and other organizations achieve their climate action goals. We also partner with academic institutions, non-profit groups and other organizations working to advance research and climate action initiatives that contribute to BC’s transition to a lower carbon future.
Eligible Community
FortisBC’s Climate Action Partners program offers resources to help local governments, Indigenous communities and other organizations achieve their climate action goals.
Regional Limitations
Yes (See the Map)Required Community Contribution
No community contribution required
Varies based on the organization and community needs
Funding Stacking Restrictions
No
Professional Input Required
Yes
Qualifications to meet the needs of the community workplan and job description
Type of Funding
- Grant
- Support (e.g. consulting management)
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Small (up to $50K)
- Medium ($50K-$250K)
- Large ($250K-$500K)
- Major (over $500K)
Description of Funding
Funding through FortisBC’s Climate Action Partners program is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and varies depending on the scope, objectives, and readiness of the proposed initiative. Support may be provided for a specific climate action project or to fund a dedicated staff position (such as a community energy or climate specialist) that advances local climate action goals. Funding levels, duration, and eligible activities are established collaboratively with FortisBC and are not subject to fixed minimum or maximum project amounts.
Percentage of Project Funded
This depends on the project.
Eligible Costs
EngineeringStaff Costs
Capacity Building for the Community
Awareness and Education
Research and Development
Ineligible Costs
Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreementBuilding Purchase Costs
Land Acquisition
Reporting Requirements
Progress reports and final reports
Application limit per community: Varies based on the organization and community needs