Community Climate Action Events 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
This funding 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
- Indigenous Communities
Eligible Project Activities
- Capacity Building for the Community
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 Communities
Indigenous OrganizationsNon-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Small (up to $50K)
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.