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grants & agency services: envirogrants program
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The Winnipeg Foundation’s EnviroGrants pilot program awards grants of up to $5,000 to charitable organizations taking concrete steps toward more sustainable operations.
Application Dates
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• April 15th
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- decision in May
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• October 15th
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- decision in November
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Organizations may apply for an EnviroGrant once per calendar year and apply for a Community Grant in the same calendar year, but it must be for different projects. Policies and Guidelines
Please review the EnviroGrants Program - Policies and Guidelines (PDF) to ensure your project fits the grant criteria. We encourage you to discuss your project with Foundation staff before subitting your application, please contact Megan Tate at 944.9474 or email. Project Examples
Click on a project example for more information or use the "Open All/Close All" links.
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Water Conservation
Projects that reduce water consumption and/or reduce pollutants/nutrients entering the watershed will be considered. Examples include:
- Purchase and installation of low flow toilets, showerheads or rain barrels
- Grey water recycling
- Purchase of phosphate-free cleaning products
- Implementation of sustainable lawn-care practices
Energy Conservation
Projects that reduce energy consumption and/or promote use of alternative energy sources will be considered. Examples include:
- Purchase and installation of high-efficiency lighting
- Purchase of energy efficient appliances
- Purchase and installation of solar panels or windmills
- Undertaking an energy efficiency audit
Waste Reduction and Diversion
Projects that reduce the amount of waste generated and sent to landfill will be considered. Examples include:
- Establishment of internal recycling programs
- Establishment of internal composting programs
- Replacement of disposable items with reusable (eg: dishes, linens)
- Re-use of resources and use of local materials
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions will be considered. Examples include:
- Promotion of alternative transportation for staff, volunteers and clients
- Creation or maintenance of rooftop or community gardens
- Use of locally grown food
- Purchase of teleconference equipment
Submit Your Online Application
Apply for an
EnviroGrant Now
Applications will only be accepted through the Foundation’s online grant application process. For detailed instructions on the online application, please download How to Apply Online (PDF). Please note: You will need your organization's Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Registered Charity number to access the online grant application.
Save & Finish Later
You do not have to complete the entire application at one time; the online grant application includes a “Save & Finish Later” feature which you can access at any time. To access a saved, in progress application, click here. Final Report
Once your project is complete, please fill out the final report form and email it to Megan Tate at The Winnipeg Foundation.
November 2011
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Canadian Mennonite University
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Low flush toilets
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$5,000
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Exchange Community Church
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Energy audit
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$5,000
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First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg
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Energy efficient hand dryers
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$5,000
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Fort Whyte Foundation Inc.
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Hands free basins and taps
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$1,000
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Forward House Ministries
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Energy efficient furnace
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$4,300
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Garden Grove Child Care Program
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Energy efficient washer and dryer, low flush toilets
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$5,000
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Jocelyn House Hospice
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Energy efficient light fixtures
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$4,000
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Knowles Centre
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Energy efficient windows and casings
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$5,000
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Macdonald Youth Services
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Energy efficient furnace
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$5,000
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Manitoba Cardiac Institute (Reh-Fit Centre)
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Motion sensor faucets
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$1,000
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Manitoba Children's Museum
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Composting and recycling services awareness campaign
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$5,000
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St. Amant Centre
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Secured bicycle compound
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$5,000
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Total
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$50,300
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