Programme Interactions communautaires — Projets de sensibilisation ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations (NPOs) - Community groups and associations - Educational institutions (schools, colleges, universities) - Municipal governments and public bodies - Indigenous communities and organizations - Social enterprises with community mandates - Cooperatives with environmental or community focus Note: Must be legally registered in Canada with demonstrated community engagement capacity. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $100,000 CAD per project - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution, not loan) - Matching Requirements: Varies by funder; typically requires cost-sharing or in-kind contributions (verify with specific program administrator) - Funding Type: Direct grant support for awareness/education projects - No interest or repayment obligations --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Awareness campaign development (materials, messaging, creative design) - Public education events and workshops - Outreach materials (brochures, videos, digital content) - Community engagement activities (town halls, consultations, public forums) - Environmental monitoring or assessment related to the specific issue - Stakeholder coordination and communication - Project personnel costs (coordinators, educators, specialists) - Marketing and promotion of awareness initiatives - Training and capacity-building activities --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Problem-Based Requirement: Project must address a specific environmental problem (not generic or vague) - Target Audience Definition: Must clearly identify and define the intended audience/clientele - Concrete Action Requirement: Must lead to measurable, short-term concrete actions (not awareness alone) - Timeline: Projects typically operate on short-term basis with defined completion dates - Reporting & Accountability: Grantees must provide progress reports and demonstrate impact/outcomes - Budget Justification: Detailed budget breakdown required; funds must align with stated objectives - Community Benefit: Must demonstrate clear community or environmental benefit - **Eligible