Walmart – Evergreen Green Grants
Walmart–Evergreen Green Grants
Walmart Canada and Evergreen have combined to offer this national program funding community-based initiatives across Canada. Projects supported through the Green Grants program include, but are not limited to:
- Native planting initiatives
- Invasive species removal
- Community food gardens
- Youth-based and intergenerational projects
- Wildlife habitat restoration
- Aquatic stewardship projects
- Environmental workshops and educational events
- Community skills sharing workshops
- Projects serving underserved communities
Amount offered: up to $10,000 (up to 50% of project budget)
Application deadline: January 31, 2012
Eligibility
Available to Canadian community groups and non-profit organizations working on community development and environmental initiatives such as those listed above.
- Eligible groups must be working collaboratively with a local municipality or other institutional partner.
- Projects must be located on publicly accessible lands.
- Previous grant recipients are welcome to apply again. There is no preference given to previously granted organizations and all applications will go through the same review process.
- Projects developed on land belonging to a public school board are only eligible for funding through the Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds funding program.
Eligible Expenses
Eligible expenses include:
- Native plant material (plants, trees, shrubs, wildflowers)
- Gardening supplies and tools
- Educational and communication materials
- Volunteer expenses
- Health and safety supplies
- Transportation
- Wages, salaries, honoraria and professional consulting services (up to 20% of Green Grant funding requested)
For a full list of what’s eligible and what’s not, please see our Application Guide below.
How To Apply
- Please review the Application Guide and our Proposal Writing Tips for essential information on completing your application.
- Walmart–Evergreen Application Form 2012 (Word DOC, 388 KB)
- Walmart–Evergreen Application Guide 2012 (PDF, 488 KB)
- Fill out the application, attach all required materials, and send it in by mail or courier. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Applications must be received at the Evergreen office by January 31, 2012.
Grant Recipient Responsibilities
If your project is selected, you will be asked to:
- Obtain all necessary permits and approvals
- Submit photos, news clippings, receipts and a final report to Evergreen
- Agree to participate, if requested, in the promotion of your project locally and/or nationally (e.g. press release or press event)
Previous Recipients
2011 Funding Recipients →
2010 Funding Recipients →
Questions?
If you have further questions, please contact:
Celeste Longhurst, Grant Program Coordinator
clonghurst@evergreen.ca
Toll-free: 1-888-426-3138 x320
In Toronto: 416-596-1495 x320
