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City of Nanaimo Community Environmental Sustainability Project Grant
Small project grants for Nanaimo organizations and groups tackling local environmental and climate issues.
About this program
The Community Environmental Sustainability Project Grant supports small, creative environmental projects that advance Green Nanaimo priorities and are not already covered by other City grant programs. Eligible projects may reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support climate adaptation, protect urban trees and nature areas, create waste-reduction tools or events, and raise environmental awareness. For 2026, the City made $20,000 available and eligible organizations could request up to $5,000 per project.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include Nanaimo-based community organizations, environmental non-profits, recognized religious groups, recognized neighbourhood associations, school groups, stewardship groups, and Acting for Climate Together teams proposing projects that primarily serve Nanaimo residents and benefit the local environment.
Requirements
- Project must primarily serve Nanaimo residents and be located within City of Nanaimo boundaries.
- Applicant must be an eligible community organization, non-profit, school group, stewardship group, recognized neighbourhood association, religious group, or ACT program team.
- Funding request may not exceed $5,000 for a project.