AgriAssurance Program: National Industry Association

AgriAssurance Program: National Industry Association (NIA) Component will fund projects, at the national level, to help industry develop and adopt systems, standards and tools to support health and safety claims about Canadian agricultural and agri-food products.

It will accomplish these goals by supporting industry to develop, verify and integrate assurance systems to address market and regulatory requirements.  Assurance systems enable the industry to make credible, meaningful and verifiable claims about its products and the manner in which they are produced.

If approved, support is available in the form of non-repayable contributions support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).

Tire Stewardship BC's Community Grant Program

Communities invest considerable resources to support recycling as a way to protect our environment and enhance the quality of life of BC’s citizens. The TSBC Community Grant Program provides financial support to communities who have decided to use and benefit from a wide range of recycled tire products in their projects.

Community Foundation

We provide grants to Canadian schools, charities and organizations in an effort to make a difference in the lives of children in our communities. Donations to the Community Foundation can be made at any time to contribute to the grants.


2 Types of Grants

 1. Community-based support projects

 Eligible projects increase the capacity of an organization. Such projects create or expand services rather than maintaining existing services, for example hiring staff or purchasing new equipment.

 2. Signature Grant

 This grant is in place to contribute to the overall work and mission of national organizations that deliver programs or support to children and youth.

 Up to 3 Signature Grants of $50,000 each can be awarded every year.

 

A+ for Energy Grant

The A+ for Energy program aims to provide schools funding to implement creative approaches to energy education. 

Applications for 2021-2022 school year grants are now open.

Nutrients for Life

This program encourages teachers and students to roll up their sleeves and discover the role nutrients play in food production, health and the environment. In addition to providing funding for your project, Nutrients for Life supports student learning by providing access to cross-curricular learning resources related to agricultural sustainability and the science behind food production.


In partnership with Inside EducationNutrients for Life Canada will award successful applicants funding for the development of school gardens:

1.  Learning Garden

2. School Garden

Environmental Student Action Challenge

The Environmental Student Action Challenge invites Alberta students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to develop a school-based initiative or project that will address minimize negative human impacts to the environment.

Earth Steward Teaching Awards

LSF's 2021 Earth Steward Teaching Awards are to recognize one elementary and one secondary teacher for their outstanding contributions to sustainability education in Ontario and Alberta.    

Go Wild School Grants

From coast to coast, Canada is bursting with natural riches, diverse species and varied ecosystems that sustain us and provide benefits essential for a healthy life. To show our appreciation, let’s take care of nature so it can continue taking care of us. Each fall, students and educators are invited to apply for a grant to kick-start school projects that help nature thrive. 

Young Edmonton Grants (YEG)

Edmonton Community Foundation’s (ECF) Young Edmonton Grants (YEG) program provides local youth with funding to turn their ideas into reality.

THE YEG PROGRAM GIVES FUNDING for projects initiated, led, and organized by young Edmonton and area residents.