Environmental Grant
Each year, we support your projects that work toward sustainability goals for Whitehorse.
| Download the Application Form. |
| Past Projects |
| Contact us: sustainability@whitehorse.ca |
| More detail: Environmental Grant Policy. |
Who can apply
- Any Yukon-based registered society, school, or business is eligible to submit an application.
Eligible Projects
- The project contributes to the goals of the Whitehorse Sustainability Plan.
- The majority of project beneficiaries or participants reside in the City of Whitehorse.
- The project will take place within the City of Whitehorse and be accessible to the public.
- The project does not duplicate programs in the public or private sector.
Before you Start Your Application
- Read the Environmental Grant Policy. It contains important information about eligibility and procedures.
- Read the Whitehorse Sustainability Plan. Your application should demonstrate how your project will contribute to meeting the objectives and goals of this plan.
- Contact us at sustainability@whitehorse.ca to discuss your application and ideas.
Types of Grants:
There are two types of environmental grants that the City of Whitehorse approves:
- Minor Grant: funding up to $1000
- Major Grant: funding over $1000 and up to $25,000 maximum
Minor Grant Application Process:
- Deadline: Applications can be submitted anytime between January 1st to November 15th
- Funding amount: Under $1000
- Review the Terms and Conditions to see eligible expenses
Only electronic applications will be accepted. Paper copies will not be accepted.
- Download and save a copy of the Environmental Grant Application
- Complete the application and save it with your project title as the file name.
- Email the completed application to sustainability@whitehorse.ca.
- Supporting documentation (letters of support, confirmation of partner funding, quotations for capital expenses exceeding $500.00, regulation permits and permissions) can be scanned and submitted with the emailed application.
- Selection: Applications will be reviewed by the Sustainability department. Decisions are made within 3 weeks of the application submission.
Major Grant Application Process:
- Deadline: October 15th
- Funding amount: Between $1000 and $25,000
- Review the Terms and Conditions to see eligible expenses
- Project funding needs to be approved by Whitehorse City Council
Only electronic applications will be accepted. Paper copies will not be accepted.
- Download and save a copy of the Environmental Grant Application
- Complete the application and save it with your project title as the file name.
- Email the completed application to sustainability@whitehorse.ca.
- Supporting documentation (letters of support, confirmation of partner funding, quotations for capital expenses exceeding $500.00, regulation permits and permissions) can be scanned and submitted with the emailed application.
- Selection: Applications will be reviewed by the Sustainability department and approved by City Council. Decisions are made within 6 weeks of the application deadline. The recipients will be contacted individually and the grants will be announced publicly.
Contact
Reach us at sustainability@whitehorse.ca
Other Funding Options
For other funding, you can also consider the Government of Yukon Environmental Awareness Fund or the Yukon Environmental Training Fund.