Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations - Charitable organizations - Community groups and associations - Educational institutions - Indigenous communities and organizations - Social enterprises with charitable mandate - Municipal and regional governments - Consortiums of eligible entities ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $100,000 - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution-based funding) - Matching Requirements: Typically requires a project co-contribution from the applicant or partners - Funding Model: Contribution agreement with reimbursement upon project completion and reporting - Payment Structure: Funds disbursed upon approval and in accordance with project milestones ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Awareness campaign development and delivery (digital, print, media) - Community engagement activities and events - Educational materials and resources creation - Stakeholder consultation and coordination - Project management and coordination staffing - Communications and outreach specialists - Workshop and training facilitation - Venue rental and event logistics - Marketing and promotional activities - Translation and accessibility services - Documentation and evaluation costs ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Focus: Must address a specific, identified environmental issue - Target Audience: Must clearly define and target a particular community group - Concrete Outcomes: Must demonstrate short-term, measurable community actions resulting from awareness efforts - Timeline: Typically 12-24 month project completion window - Reporting Requirements: Progress reports and final evaluation demonstrating impact and outcomes - Accountability: Recipient must track participants and document behavioral or awareness changes - Eligible Activities: Activities must be evidence-based and aligned with environmental sustainability goals - Funds Usage: No capital purchases or long-term infrastructure unless directly tied to awareness delivery