Applications now open for Intact's Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants program
- Intact invests
$2 million over two years to support practical solutions that will help municipalities address and prepare for severe weather events - Municipalities can now apply to receive up to
$200,000 for climate resilience projects - Application portal is open from
September 9, 2024 toJanuary 31, 2025
"In the aftermath of this summer's devastating extreme weather events, our teams continue to work around the clock supporting thousands of customers and homeowners across the country get back on track." said
The Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants program funds projects led by municipalities, registered charities, and Indigenous communities that assess and address their exposure to the increasing threats of extreme weather, while also mobilizing residents in the process. Funding decisions for grants will be announced in early 2025 so that projects can be launched quickly to address the immediate needs of communities across
"Building climate resilience is central to Intact's strategy. For over a decade, we have been on the front lines of climate change, helping our communities recover from the devastating impacts of extreme weather while funding climate adaptation research and projects to help society prepare for and mitigate the impacts of flooding and wildfire events," added
As part of Intact's 2022 Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants program, Intact invested a total of
"We really appreciate the funding we received from Intact's Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants program. It allowed us to identify priority areas for intervention in order to carry out restoration activities along the shorelines of the Rivière à la Raquette watershed," said
For more details about Intact's Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants program, including the full list of 2022 partners and details on the application process please visit the
Resources to build a project application:
Intact's Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants prioritize initiatives that implement proven adaptation solutions including flood and fire tools available by the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the
- FireSmart leads the development of resources and programs to help Canadians increase resilience to wildfire
- The Intact Centre provides a Municipal Flood Risk Check-Up self-assessment. These tools can help assess potential hazards and actions to reduce risks.
- The Intact Centre has additional free resources and tools for individuals and communities to help protect themselves from floods and wildfires.
For specific questions on the granting process please reach out to the
For any technical difficulties with the application form, please contact the Client Technical Support team at grants@benevity.com.
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