Manitoba Government Invests $1.5 Million to Support Low-Carbon Future

January 7, 2025

The Manitoba government is investing $1.5 million in the Climate Action Fund to support a low-carbon future, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today.

“We are firmly committed to taking real action to tackle climate change and we have been working hard to have a positive impact on the environment and in the lives of Manitobans,” said Schmidt. “The Climate Action Fund provides an opportunity for our government to support organizations in creating a better Manitoba for our children and grandchildren.”

To help organizations take action on climate change, the Manitoba government is making available $1.5 million for grants for green projects that meet a variety of objectives including:

• helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Manitoba;
• supporting a low-carbon, net-zero economy;
• enhancing preparedness to the impacts of a changing climate;
• increasing affordable, renewable energy innovation and production in Manitoba.

Eligible applicants include incorporated non-profit organizations, academic and educational institutions, municipalities, businesses, northern and Indigenous communities.

The application intake is now open and will close at noon on Jan. 25.

For more information on the Climate Action Fund application, visit https://forms.gov.mb.ca/caf/.

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For more information:

• Public information, contact Manitoba Government Inquiry: mgi@gov.mb.ca or 1-866-626-4862 or 204-945-3744.
• Media requests for general information, contact Communications and Engagement: newsroom@gov.mb.ca.
• Media requests for ministerial comment, contact Cabinet Communications: cabcom@manitoba.ca.

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