Grants and special projects
Deadline for grant applications: The 2011 fall grants round is now closed. Deadline for next grants round will be April 13, 2012.
View the map of TAF's 20 years of climate solutions investing
TAF uses its endowment earnings to invest in emission reduction opportunities generated by City departments and agencies and Toronto-based non profits or institutions. All grant projects supported by TAF must demonstrate a strong potential to result in significant reductions in Toronto's greenhouse gas and air polluting emissions. While TAF accepts any project that fits the above criteria, there are several current areas of special interest:
- activities that address transportation emissions, especially related to electric vehicle use in fleets and goods movement within city boundaries
- activities that address building-related emissions, especially with respect to energy efficiency retrofits
- Development of "green heat" alternatives to natural gas, such as solar thermal, geothermal, air-to-air, and waste heat capture, and
- social innovation approaches that help promote local engagement in effective climate solutions and financial innovation approaches that remove barriers to investment in climate solutions
If your organization (e.g., private company, individual) does not qualify for our grants program, you may be eligible for our Impact Investing program.
TAF takes a proactive approach to identifying and developing projects, including working with grant recipients and applicants to improve program design and outcomes, so we require that potential grant applicants review our Grants FAQ and consult directly with our staff before applying. If you are interested in submitting a grant proposal, please contact Ben Marans, Social Innovation Manager, at 416-393-6367 or bmarans@tafund.org to discuss your project idea.
TAF is also interested in capturing the knowledge gained by our project partners through the initiatives supported by TAF, including emission reduction outcomes. You can see a list of current and past grants on this website and be sure to subscribe to our e-newsletter, The Atmospheric, for news about groundbreaking projects undertaken by TAF partners.
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