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Climate Change and Health and Well-Being: A Policy Primer
Annex 2: List of Funding Sources
Consult the most recent version of the funding sources and programs, since the information is continuously being updated.
Name |
Description |
Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
Climate Change Action Fund-Public Education and Outreach Program |
The goal of the CCAF Public Education and Outreach Program is to build public awareness and understanding about climate change and provide Canadians with the information they need to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. Open to non-profit, nongovernmental organizations, First Nations, community groups, government agencies (all levels), and businesses and industries |
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Climate Change Action Fund -Impacts and Adaptation |
The goal of the CCAF Impacts and Adaptation Program provides funding for targeted research to better understand Canada';s vulnerability to climate change, both regionally and by social and economic sector, and to provide information necessary for the development of adaptation strategies. Eligible recipients include members of Canadian organizations such as: educational and academic institutions; government agencies (federal, provincial, territorial, regional, municipal); businesses and industries and their professional associations; not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations; community groups (aboriginal communities or organizations, voluntary groups, community organizations, associations and institutions). |
Climate Change |
EcoAction Fund |
Projects must result in positive, measurable environmental benefits and build public awareness of priority environmental issues such as clean air, climate change, clean water and species at risk. Open to non-profit, non-government groups. |
Inquiry Centre: |
Great Lakes Sustainability Fund |
Assists with the remediation and eventual delisting of Canada's remaining 16 Areas of Concern (AOC) by supporting remedial programs and techniques to restore water quality and other AOC beneficial uses. Priorities include urban stormwater and wastewater treatment, rural nonprofit source pollution control, and others. Open to government organizations, conservation authorities, non-government organizations, environmental groups and universities. Program is $6M annually for 5 years starting in 2000. |
http://sustainabilityfund.gc.ca Inquiry Centre: |
Moving on SustainableTransportation Program |
Supports projects that produce the kinds of education, awareness and analytical tools needed to make sustainable transportation a reality. Open to non-profit, nongovernmental organizations, community organizations, labour organizations, businesses (if nonprofit in nature) and industries and their associations. |
http://www.tc.gc.ca/envaffairs/ Office of Environmental Affairs |
North American Fund for Environmental Cooperation (NAFEC) |
Supports community-based projects in Canada, Mexico and the United States that promote the goals and objectives of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation including (1) environment, trade and economy, conservation of biodiversity (2) pollutants and health (3) law and policy. Grants up to $40,000. |
http://www.cec.org North American Phone: (514) 350-4357 |
CanAdapt Program |
Funds targeted to projects that foster long-term growth, financial self-sufficiency and competitiveness for Ontario';s agriculture, food and rural communities. Areas of investment include food safety, environmental sustainability and others. Open to non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, corporations, businesses and individuals. |
Agriculture and http://www.adaptcouncil.org/
Phone: (519) 822-7554 |
Canadian Rural Partnership Pilot Project Initiative |
Supports rural Canadians as they pursue creative community-based responses that promote strong, sustainable community development in rural and remote areas. Open to rural residents, stakeholder organizations, community development associations and rural non-profit organizations. Funding is $3M over 2000-2002 period. |
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada http://www.rural.gc.ca
Phone: (613) 759-7112 |
Canadian Agricultural Rural Communities Initiative |
Supports rural Canadians with projects which respond to the needs of the agriculture and agri-food sector in such areas as agricultural production, marketing of agricultural products, food safety, research and development of new products and processes and farm management. Open to rural residents, stakeholder organizations, community development associations and rural non-profit organizations. |
http://www.agr.ca/carci/ The Rural Secretariat Phone: (613) 759-7112 |
Toronto Atmospheric Fund |
Created to help Toronto meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2005. In 2000, TAF';s mandate was expanded to include air quality as well as climate change. Open to community and environmental groups, schools, utilities, businesses, trade associations, and all levels of government. |
The Board of Directors Phone: (416) 392-0271 |
Tree Canada Foundation |
Provides education, technical assistance and financial support to encourage Canadians to plant and care for trees in an effort to help reduce the harmful effects of carbon dioxide emissions. Open to any group that is planting trees for non-commercial purposes. |
Natural Resources
Phone: (613) 567-5545 |
Green Municipal Enabling Fund |
The Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF) is a $25 million Fund that provides grants to support feasibility studies. Operating from 2000 to 2005, GMEF expects to support up to 150 studies a year to assess the technical, environmental and/or economic feasibility of innovative municipal projects.Grants cover up to 50 per cent of eligible costs to a maximum grant of $100,000. |
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Phone: (613) 241-5221, |
Green Municipal Investment Fund |
GMIF is a $100 million permanent revolving fund that supports the implementation of innovative environmental projects. Through GMIF a municipal government or its partner can borrow at competitive rates for up to 15 per cent (exceptionally 25 per cent) of capital costs. GMIF can also provide loan guarantees. Project payback periods may range from four to ten years. GMIF expects to support 15 to 20 projects a year. |
http://www.fcm.ca Federation of Canadian Municipalities Phone: (613) 241-5221, |
National Child Benefit Program |
This joint initiative provides families with the supports and services, outside of social assistance, they need to provide a better life for themselves and their children. Provides the flexibility and variability for First Nations and Aboriginal communities to design and develop innovative, community-based programs that are culturally relevant and responsive to their specific and unique needs. |
Children's Programs Phone.: (819) 997-8146 |
Technology Partnerships Canada |
Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) is a technology investment fund. TPC advances and supports research, development and innovation in: environmental technologies; enabling technologies (advanced manufacturing and processing technologies, advanced materials processes and applications, applications of biotechnology, and applications of selected information technologies); aerospace and defense. |
Industry Canada
Phone: 1-800-266-7531 |
Federal Government Infrastructure Program |
In partnership with provincial, territorial and local governments and the private sector. Infrastructure Canada will help to renew and build the physical infrastructure that supports and connects our economy, our communities, our culture, and our country. Commits $2.65 billion over six years to projects that support clean air and water, transportation and affordable housing. |
http://publiservice.tbs-sct.gc.ca/ |
Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative |
The program helps communities strengthen their capacity to address the needs of their homeless population; and to improve the social, health and economic well-being of people who are homeless. Not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and municipal governments are eligible to receive funding. Public health and educational institutions may be eligible for funding, with the agreement of the provincial or territorial government. |
National Secretariat on Homelessness |
Rural Water Development Program |
This program is designed to contribute to the stability and development of Prairie rural areas and to ease the impact of drought in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Peace River region of British Columbia. Projects must benefit the rural agricultural economy by maintaining or enhancing income-generating opportunities and/or encouraging the implementation of environmentally sustainable agricultural practices in the use of water resources. Financial assistance will not exceed one-third of project costs. |
Mark Geremia Phone: (306) 780-5653 |
New Search and Rescue Initiatives Fund |
Funds projects that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program. Funds projects in six categories: further integration of the National Search and Rescue Program;development of Search and Rescue data and information; prevention;research and development;volunteers; and response. |
Contact: Kristina Walker |
Population Health Fund |
Funds national projects that apply a population health approach to addressing priorities for one or more of the three life stages: childhood and adolescence, early to mid-adulthood and later life. Some priorities include: creating optimal conditions for the healthy development of young children, creating safe, supportive and violence-free physical and social environments, and action on the leading causes of preventable illness and death. |
Population Health Approach |
