Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Community Investment Program

Agency

Foundation

GrantWatch ID#

162810

Funding Source

Imperial Oil

Geographic Focus

Canada: Alberta: Edmonton, Athabasca/Fort McMurray, Cold Lake, Strathcona County, Calgary; Newfoundland and Labrador; Northwest Territories: Norman Wells; Ontario: GTA, Southern Ontario, Sarnia, Nanticoke, Ottawa;

Important Dates

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Description

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador registered charities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, education institutions, and indigenous and community groups for activities that build and strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the focus areas of sustainability and innovation; Indigenous leadership and capacity building; and strong operating communities. Activities must result in positive outcomes in the following areas of operation: Ontario (GTA, Southern Ontario, Sarnia, Nanticoke, Ottawa), Alberta (Edmonton, Athabasca/Fort McMurray, Cold Lake, Strathcona County, Calgary), Northwest Territories (Norman Wells), and throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Focus Areas:

Climate

Collaborating with our community partners to develop energy solutions in support of Canada’s net zero goal.

Forests Ontario: Supporting forest restoration in Southern Ontario
Quest Canada: Assessing energy needs and advancing solutions in our neighbouring Indigenous communities.

Indigenous Relations

Establishing and maintaining respectful relationships to support strong Indigenous communities.

ACTUA: Unlocking the potential of Indigenous youth through STEM land-based summer camps
Indspire: Continuing over 20 years of bursary and scholarship support. Sponsors of the awards celebrating the best in Indigenous culture

People

Investing in equality for people in Canada and championing mental health initiatives to support our workforce and our communities.

Land and Water

Supporting innovation and collaboration to reduce environmental impacts to air, land and water.

Circular Great Lakes partnership sponsoring circular economy research and strategy for plastics resource recovery
Keyano College’s Indigenous environmental monitoring program, incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing.

Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria

- Organizations that fall into one of the three categories: Innovation and sustainability, Indigenous leadership and capacity building, and strong operating communities
- A charitable organization with a valid CRA registration number
- A registered non-profit organization with a valid B/N business registration number
- A Canadian public education institution or a government body
- A local community or Indigenous group

Ineligible

For a list of ineligible applicants and projects, see the Full Grant Text RFP link.

Pre-Application Information

All applications and proposals must be submitted online.

Applicants can expect to hear back within four to six weeks of application submission.

Contact Information

Apply online:
https://forms.benevity.org/c2264d72-101f-4de7-9d29-aeada72166df?lang=en-us

Contact: imperialoil.ca/en-ca/company/contact-us/contact-us

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

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