Kamloops Climate Action Grant

The City of Kamloops is committed to helping citizens make sustainable choices and work collaboratively to support a climate resilient future. The Kamloops Climate Action Grant program aims to enable residents, non-profit organizations, and charities to undertake community-based climate action focused projects that will help advance priority actions in the Community Climate Action Plan.

Who Can Apply

Eligible groups include registered non-profit societies, charities, community associations, youth groups, and school/parent associations. Organizations must be Kamloops based and adhere to not-for-profit policies and practices.

Available Funding

The program’s overall budget is $20,000. Approved projects will receive between $500 and $2,000 in funding. Funded projects must be completed within a year of approval. Recipients are required to complete a project report using a template provided.

Project Eligibility

Eligible applicants are encouraged to propose creative, equitable, and community-driven projects that have the potential to advance one or more of the following objectives:

Provides a direct benefit to the Kamloops community, urban environment, and/or ecosystem
Supports the implementation of the Community Climate Action Plan
Enhances community resilience to climate change and/or reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Fosters neighbourhood pride and/or community wellness
Respects the principles of equity and climate justice

Ineligible Projects and Expenditures

The following are ineligible for funding:

Direct financial assistance to individuals or groups
Project applications from for-profit groups, government agencies, institutions, or organizations with political affiliations
Operating costs/salaries not directly linked to the awarded project
Funding for alcohol, tobacco, or gambling expenses
Expenditures incurred prior to receiving formal project approval

Questions

Please direct all inquires to sustainable@kamloops.ca or 250-828-3377.

Applicant Information

Primary Applicant Name:

Email:

Phone:

Address:

Co-Applicant Name:

Co-Applicant Email:

Co-Applicant Phone:

Co-Applicant Address:

Name of registered non-profit society, charity, community association, youth group, and school/parent association (if applicable):

Project Information

Project Title:

Location:

Anticipated Number of Attendees/Users:

Anticipated Start Date:

Anticipated Completion Date:

Summarize Project Objectives, Deliverables, Activities, and How Success will be Measured:

Identify the CCAP Big Move(s) your project supports (check all that apply)

BIG MOVE 1

Low Carbon Development

BIG MOVE 2

Car-Light Community

BIG MOVE 3

Zero-Emission Transportation

BIG MOVE 4

Zero-Carbon Homes & Buildings

BIG MOVE 5

Zero-Waste/Circular Economy

BIG MOVE 6

Renewable Energy

BIG MOVE 7

Municipal Climate Leadership

BIG MOVE 8

Healthy Urban Ecosystem

Briefly explain how/why:

Project Partners/Community Support

Please list all proposed/confirmed partners (e.g. Rotary/Lions Clubs, United Way, First Nations, other levels of government, institutions, etc.) and outline their role in the project.

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Financial Information

Complete the budget worksheet as accurately as possible based on your forecast of expenditures.

Part 1: Eligible Project Expenses

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Part 2: Other Contributions

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Total Project Value ($) (i.e. full cost to deliver the project [cash + in-kind/other contributions]):

Total Grant Request ($) (i.e. total project value net of any in-kind/other contributions):

If actual expenses exceed approved funding, how will you address the difference?

Attestation and Signature

I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I hereby declare that the funds will be used as described in the enclosed request and any unused grant funds will be returned to the City of Kamloops. By entering my name below, I am signing this form electronically. I agree that my electronic signature is the legal equivalent of my manual signature on this form.

Applicant Name/Signature

Date:

Co-Applicant Name/Signature

Date:

Application Submission

Any personal information collected on this form will be managed in accordance under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (British Columbia) for the purpose of contacting participants of the Kamloops Climate Action Grant Program to administer the program and collect data related to the program. The City of Kamloops intends to use the data collected to support Climate Action initiatives and/or future iterations of the program.

By submitting this form, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of your personal information by the City of Kamloops for this purpose.

Should you have any questions about the collection of this personal information, please contact the Climate and Sustainability Services Division at sustainable@kamloops.ca

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Kamloops Climate Action Grant

Who Can Apply

Available Funding

Project Eligibility

Ineligible Projects and Expenditures

Questions

Applicant Information

Project Information

Project Partners/Community Support

Financial Information

Attestation and Signature

Application Submission