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Looking to make a positive and healthy change in your organization or community? Two of our grant opportunities can help you achieve this: - Built Environment Grants - Discovery Grants Find more information on each of these and how to apply here: https://bit.ly/3C6x4SQ

Attention all community planners and energy enthusiasts! Do you, like me, need help finding grants that support small and rural communities in their comprehensive energy planning and zoning efforts? As it turns out, if a community isn't LMI and doesn't qualify for CDBG funds, it can be challenging to find other options. Are there any other funding opportunities that you are aware of? Perhaps through the IRA? Let's share our knowledge and support each other in our efforts to make our communities more sustainable and resilient. #communityplanning #energyzoning #sustainability

Canada’s federal and territorial governments are investing heavily in northern and Indigenous infrastructure, including a total of $94.5 million through the renewed Canada Community-Building Fund. Accessing these funds starts with being ‘shovel ready’. Is your project shovel ready? Discover four essential steps to prepare your project and secure funding for your community’s future, in this Insights article from Cory Vanthuyne. Learn more: https://ow.ly/RrK050UCgCy

With 2 weeks left to apply for our Grassroots Grants, it’s time to get your paperwork ready! Here are our tips: 📗Clearly plan your project – your application can either be a whole project or stage 1! 📗READ THE GUIDELINES! No, really! They’ll give you everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss a step. 📗Get the permits, approvals and supporting docs in place – if you’re waiting on one, you’ll need to provide evidence that it’s on its way. 📗Don’t be afraid to make it clear why you’re passionate about your green vision. Find more helpful info and get started: https://lnkd.in/g88MVDHm

Check it out: The Global Fund's first ever analysis of investments in communities and civil society through Global Fund grants is now available https://lnkd.in/eUuEBnp6 In the analysis we look at CS funding in grant cycles 5 and 6 and find that more than 30% of The Global Fund resources in these cycles were managed by civil society organizations. The data has important limitations, while providing key evidence for advocacy. Coming soon in French and Spanish, take a read and let's discuss! https://lnkd.in/eG_XuRUm

How can we leverage #regeneration funding and partnerships to ensure success and maximise community benefits? Join Stantec at this #UKREiiF panel discussion to discover more: https://ow.ly/7CmC50RtqOE #FundingRegeneration

🌟 The Community Infrastructure Fund complements our States’ Economic Development Assistance Program as a primary investment tool for DRA. From FY 2021-2023, CIF projects have made significant impacts, including: 🔹 10,588 jobs created or retained 🔹 551 individuals trained 🔹 50,821 families positively affected Apply today! >>> https://bit.ly/45O2rw4 #RuralDevelopment #InvestingInTheDelta

WWF is an organization where your efforts go a long way. Why? In August 2015, the PFP (Project Finance for Permanence) was already in action. According to the annual report for 2022, the nonprofit spent USD 332 million on program expenses. The company produces interesting annual reports with detailed pictures and less hard numbers. They show impact along with money spent. This is an example of connecting financial data to strategy and also helping the Environmental (SG) goal so many companies strive for. References : 1. https://lnkd.in/dmFi4QBh. 2. https://lnkd.in/dHQPvc5F

📢 The voluntary sector needs a funding landscape that is fair, flexible, sustainable, and accessible to ensure that organisations can provide services that are crucial to communities across Scotland. On the new Fair Funding section of our website, we’re providing information and resources to help you support our calls: ✅ Fair funding definitions ✅ Scottish Government commitments ✅ Useful facts and stats ✅ Common concerns and questions ✅ Useful links, resources and case studies ➡️https://buff.ly/4dz4Qy5