Canadian-wide organizations that might be potential funding sources for environmental, Indigenous-led, and community-led initiatives.
The links below will send you to organizations interested in financially supporting environmental, Indigenous-led, and community-led initiatives. Looking at their members’ lists can help you see specific organizations that may be receptive to a funding or partnering proposal.
Link: Actua
Actua is a national charitable organization dedicated to building confidence and skill in youth in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). They have several programs including Indigenous Youth in STEM and Actua in the North.
Link: Canadian Banks and the Environment
Banks give to support environmental organizations and projects in cities and towns across the country. Connect here to see bank websites for examples of environmental and community initiatives.
https://cba.ca/banks-and-the-environment#community
Link: Circle on Philanthropy
The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada (The Circle) works alongside Indigenous-led organizations, Indigenous informed organizations, organizations with Indigenous beneficiaries, our members and philanthropic signatories of The Declaration of Action to encourage individuals and organizations to learn, acknowledge, and understand more about reconciliation and the decolonization of wealth.
https://www.the-circle.ca/circle-members.html
Link: Community Foundations of Canada
Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) is the national leadership organization for Canada’s 191 local community foundations.
https://communityfoundations.ca/find-a-community-foundation/
Link: Environment Funders Canada
Environment Funders Canada (formerly Canadian Environmental Grantmakers Network - CEGN) is a national network of philanthropic foundations and other organizations that support efforts to transition toward a more sustainable world. Our members work with non-government organizations, community groups and other charitable organizations to develop and deliver programs that can make our communities healthier and more resilient, while protecting vital ecosystem services and the natural world.
https://environmentfunders.ca/about/members/
Link: inPath
inPath aims to connect youth, community leaders, artists, and educators to co-create arts-based programming and resources. We work with Indigenous communities, to build capacity alongside schools and organizations in order to implement and sustain creative programming.
Link: MakeWay
MakeWay provides operational support through its shared platform, does strategic grant-making and impact investing, and hosts a large number of donor advised funds supporting environmental and social change, with a focus on the North, the Pacific, and emergent initiatives.