Community Climate Action Events Program
Program Category:
Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation
Program Sub-Category:
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
Status: Closed
Funder
Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS)
Deadline Details
The next call for proposals will be in January 2026.
Funder Organization Type
- Other
The Climate Action Events program supports events that share knowledge and ways of knowing, build skills and foster meaningful conversation to advance climate action within BC. The program offers $2,500 to $5,000 for eligible events.
PICS will prioritize funding for community* events that:
- advance or contribute to tangible climate action;
- include clear plans to magnify and build on event outcomes through post-event actions, communication, and/or planned next steps; and
- are rooted in the principles of climate justice and reconciliation.
- *Communities can include groups living in common areas and/or groups with common interests.
PICS aims to fund six to 10 projects per intake.
Eligible Community
The program accepts applications from:
- Non-government organizations (registered non-profits)
- Indigenous organizations and First Nations
Other Eligible Applicants
Indigenous OrganizationsNon-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Under $100 000
Description of Funding
The program offers $2,500 to $5,000 for eligible events.
Eligible Costs
Funded events can be workshops, training/skills development, focus groups, tours or field days, webinars, panel discussions, or other event activities related to climate action. Events may be hosted in-person, online, or blended.
Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision
1 monthPICS is committed to providing funding decisions by mid-October 2025.
PICS aims to approve six to ten events per intake.