Environmental Grant
Do you have an idea that inspires our community to embrace sustainable living? Each year, we support projects that work toward sustainable goals for a healthy environment and quality of life in Whitehorse. Past projects have helped walking and cycling, landfill waste reduction and diversion, local gardens and food harvest, outdoor living and recreation, bird nest boxes, control of invasive species, and more.
October 15 is the application deadline for Major Grants (over $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000) with a competitive review process.
Application intake for Minor Grants ($1,000 or less) is ongoing beginning on January 1 each year.
Want to discuss your project with us? Email [email protected] or call 867-687-1478. We’re here to help!
Eligible applicants include any school in Whitehorse, Yukon Societies Act registered society, and Whitehorse licensed business with a Whitehorse mailing address and Yukon bank account. Applicants receive no more than one Environmental Grant per year with no money obligations owed to City grants.
- The project contributes to the goals of the Whitehorse Sustainability Plan.
- The majority of project beneficiaries or participants reside in Whitehorse.
- The project will take place in Whitehorse and be accessible to the public.
- The project does not duplicate programs in the public or private sector.
- Please read the Environmental Grant Policy. It contains essential information about eligibility, assessment criteria and procedures.
- Read the City Of Whitehorse Sustainability Plan 2015-2050. Your application should demonstrate how your project will contribute to meeting the goals of this plan.
- Contact us at [email protected] or 687-1478 to discuss your application and ideas.
The City of Whitehorse awards two types of environmental grants each year:
- Minor Grant: funding up to $1,000. Application intake is ongoing beginning January 1. The sustainability coordinator reviews applications for eligibility. An internal review team uses established criteria to evaluate the applications for funding allocation recommendations and approval.
- Major Grant: funding over $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000. The application deadline is October 15 at 4:30 p.m. The Sustainability Coordinator reviews applications for eligibility. An internal review team evaluates the applications for funding allocation recommendations and Council review and approval. The review process is competitive, using established criteria.
- Project location is within Whitehorse. Application demonstrates the ability to undertake the project with a high likelihood of success (i.e. similar projects have been successful, and the applicant has demonstrated the ability to conduct projects in the past).
- Project is prioritized under the Whitehorse Sustainability Plan and other strategic documents.
- Project is of environmental benefit to Whitehorse and its residents.
- Project does not duplicate existing programs in the public or private sector.
- Project demonstrates partnership in the community and applicant contribution. Applicant demonstrates the ability to contribute via volunteer labour, community partnerships, or financial contributions.
- Project demonstrates environmental leadership. Application demonstrates influence, inspiration, initiative, and environmental harm reduction.