Government of Canada: Capital Projects
1. Active Transportation Fund: Capital Projects Deadline: Wed, February 26, 2025 The Fund helps: What capital projects are eligible: Capital projects are defined as new construction or an upgrade to existing infrastructure, design and safety features that encourage more active transportation. […]
February 7, 2025Capital Project Applications are now being accepted under the Active Transportation Fund!
1. Active Transportation Fund – Capital Projects The Active Transportation Fund aims to advance the objectives of the Canada Public Transit Fund, and those embedded within Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy, and Canada’s Strengthened Climate Plan. As such, the ATF […]
December 20, 2024Manitoba Government Climate Action Fund
The 2024 intake of the Climate Action Fund (formerly known as the Conservation and Climate Fund) is open and now accepting applications. Opportunity #1 The Climate Action Fund (the Fund) supports projects with up to a maximum of $150,000 in […]
December 17, 2024Partners & Friends of Manitoba’s Bilingual Municipalities
Following the AMBM’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on November 21st in the Rural Municipality of De Salaberry, we are proud to present the 2023-2024 consolidated annual report of the AMBM Group, entitled On course for growth and prosperity. This document, available in […]
November 28, 2024Southeast Regional Transport Initiative (SERTi) Research Study Supports Rural Municipality Transportation Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINNIPEG, (November 22, 2024): The AMBM, Eco-West Canada and the Rural Municipality of Piney will be sharing their rural transportation feasibility and market studies at the Association of Manitoba Municipalities annual fall convention on Monday, November 25. […]
November 22, 2024Southeast Regional Transportation Initiative continues to advocate for regional transit
The Southeast Regional Transportation Initiative (SERTi) has been working with the Rural Municipality of Piney and Eco-West Canada over the last couple of years, focusing on transportation options.
October 29, 2024NEW Manitoba GRO Program – Call Out for Strategic Infrastructure Projects
Funding Available For Up To 50% of Total Eligible Costs Thanks to a commitment of $42 million from the Manitoba government, the new Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities for Municipalities (Manitoba GRO) program is now accepting applications from rural municipalities […]
October 15, 2024Green Municipal Fund Sends Call Out for Climate-Ready Plans and Processes
Funding is available to help municipalities develop comprehensive climate adaptation strategies that build resilience and save on future costs. Municipalities developing climate adaptation plans, climate-focused asset management strategies, community-wide climate risk assessments, and capacity-building initiatives may be eligible for assistance […]
October 15, 2024Government of Canada – Green and Inclusive Community Buildings
Third Intake In 2020, the Government of Canada announced up to $1.5 billion in federal funding over five years to establish the GICB program. On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released Budget 2024 which provided a $500 million […]
July 25, 2024Manitoba Government – Electric Vehicle Rebate program
This funding opportunity provides $25-million for the Manitoba Electric Vehicle Rebate program. To be eligible, vehicles must be purchased or leased from Manitoba dealerships with a maximum manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $70,000 for new vehicles or a maximum […]
July 5, 2024Government of Canada ZEVIP EV Chargers
Eligibility criteria Eligible applicants Legal entities validly incorporated or registered* in Canada or abroad including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations such as: The following are not eligible for funding support under ZEVIP: There are two streams of funding: News Release – […]
July 5, 2024Municipal Climate Adaptation and Disaster Mitigation
Workshop Presentations & Findings In February of 2024, Eco-West Canada presented a series of workshops in Killarney, Winkler, Gimli, St-Pierre-Jolys, and Onanole. Delivered in partnership with Manitoba’s Emergency Management Organization and the department of Environment and Climate Change, these workshops […]
June 26, 2024Primer: What you need to know before you purchase & install EV chargers
Installing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station for fleet use and employee access involves several considerations. This primer outlines key areas an organization should understand before making such an investment.
June 17, 2024Federation of Canadian Municipalities Municipal and Community Buildings
Funds a capital project that implements one or more phases of a selected greenhouse gas reduction pathway. Your sequence of retrofit measures (pathway) should reduce emissions from your municipal building by at least 50 percent within 10 years and achieve […]
June 17, 2024Federation of Canadian Municipalities Implementation Projects: Adaptation in Action
Funds climate adaptation implementation projects designed to help communities adjust and respond effectively to the impacts of climate change. (note: Emergency response and/or disaster recovery projects are ineligible.) To qualify for funding, proposed activities must support eligible applicants to implement […]
June 17, 2024Federation of Canadian Municipalities Feasibility Study: Adaptation in Action
Funds a feasibility study of a climate adaptation project that improves municipal readiness for climate events. Feasibility studies help you determine the practicality and viability of a project. This type of study usually examines a project’s financial, technical, legal and […]
June 17, 2024New Green Economy Partnership Agreement Between Eco-West Canada (EWC) & SUMA
AMBM President and Reeve of the Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, Ivan Normandeau, issued the following statement following the public announcement of the launch of the Municipal Eco-Action Centre of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), and the signing of a partnership agreement between […]
June 10, 2024Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Case studies: Using data to address water infrastructure vulnerabilities
Learn how five communities are using better data to identify climate change-related infrastructure vulnerabilities.
January 23, 2024Planning and Design Projects: Infrastructure Canada’s Rural Transit Solutions Fund
The Rural Transit Solutions Fund is the first federal fund to target the development of transit solutions in rural and remote communities. Eligible applicants can seek a grant of up to $50,000 to support communities’ projects to plan and design […]
December 7, 2023Province of Manitoba: Merit-based Low Carbon Economy Fund
Do you have a project to reduce carbon emissions/greenhouse gasses? Your project could be eligible for funding: NOTE: municipal projects may be eligible to also receive funding from Federation of Canadian Municipalities programs up to a maximum of 100% project cost […]
December 7, 2023Government of Canada: Sustainable Development Goals Program – Grants Stream
This funding opportunity is for projects that will increase public awareness, share best practices or lessons learned that support and enhance sustainability within equity-deserving groups: Application period: November 20, 2023 to January 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm (PST) Funding amount: Up to […]
December 7, 2023Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) is launching a new funding stream in November 2023. Capacity Building Activities Eligible activities include community- or project-specific capacity building related to grid-connected renewable energy and energy storage, and/or grid modernization projects: […]
November 29, 2023Low Carbon Economy Challenge (LCEC)
Offered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), this new opportunity is for projects that help Canada reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This funding opportunity are for projects requesting a minimum of $1,000,000 in federal funding through this intake and must […]
November 29, 2023Natural Infrastructure and Prairie Prosperity
The natural infrastructure sector contributes billions to the Prairie-wide economy and creates jobs. We need more investment in this sector, which is required to treat and supply clean, fresh water to the millions who live on Canada’s Prairies, as well […]
November 23, 2023QUEST Canada and Partnering Organizations Launch the NCA Program’s Inaugural Prairies Cohort of Participating Communities
On October 12, 2023, QUEST Canada, in partnership with the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER), Community Energy Association (CEA), the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), and Eco-West Canada, launched the inaugural Prairies Cohort of the Net-Zero Communities Accelerator […]
October 13, 2023Efficiency Manitoba: Community Rink Lighting Initiative
Eco-West Canada is supporting Efficiency Manitoba’s newly launched Community Rink Lighting Initiative, which opened on September 1. This initiative provides funding for energy efficient lighting upgrades. Expression of Interest Accepted:Friday, September 1 to December 1, 2023 This new limited-time initiative aims […]
September 27, 2023$150,000 Investment in EV Chargers for Rural Manitoba
Eco-West is thrilled with the Manitoba government’s funding announcement for four new Level 3 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Holland, Cypress River, and Treherne as part of a $150,000 investment across Manitoba. Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein emphasized the […]
July 20, 2023Electric vehicle users say travel plans have to be adapted due to unreliable charging infrastructure in Sask.
Saskatchewan’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is slowly growing, however, early EV adopters note that long-distance trips are still a concern due to the lack of charging infrastructure. Currently, Saskatchewan has 1,446 registered EVs, but local EV drivers believe that the […]
July 13, 2023The Net-Zero Communities Accelerator Pilot Program
The Net-Zero Communities Accelerator Pilot Program grew out of work being done by QUEST Canada. Already researching gaps found in the community energy and emissions support landscape, QUEST Canada discovered there was need for a program that would: A key […]
June 27, 2023New EV Charging Station Powers Transition in Village of Dunnottar
We are very pleased to share news that the Manitoba government officially announced its support of Eco-West Canada’s initiative to install a Level 3 EV charging station in the Village of Dunnottar, Manitoba. It’s all part of the plan to […]
June 20, 2023Manitoba’s 3rd largest city runs without buses, leaving some families stuck in place
More information is available here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/steinbach-no-transit-service-1.6832183
May 9, 2023Some Sask. mayors want help to grow electric vehicle charging network for tourism
More information is available here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/electric-vehicle-network-sask-tourism-1.6667919
December 26, 2022Municipalities sign on to study regional transportation
The Southeast Manitoba Transit Initiative feasibility study is well under way after its official launch on September 22nd in Steinbach, MB. This collaborative effort between Eco-West Canada and the RM of Piney will explore potential transportation solutions for the underserved region, […]
November 4, 2022Hanover throws support behind regional transit strategy
The Southeast Manitoba Transit Initiative feasibility study is well under way after its official launch on September 22nd in Steinbach, MB. This collaborative effort between Eco-West Canada and the RM of Piney will explore potential transportation solutions for the underserved region, […]
October 28, 2022MANITOBA GOVERNMENT INVESTING $8.7 MILLION TO DIVERT WASTE FROM LANDFILLS
Eco-West Canada is pleased to announce that it will receive $30,000 from the Manitoba government as it takes additional measures help protect the environment by providing more than $8.7 million for waste diversion initiatives, with a focus on reducing greenhouse-gas […]
October 18, 2022Efficiency Manitoba’s Annual Public Meeting | October 2022
October 16, 2022#NationalDriveElectricWeek – Saskatchewan EV Association (SEVA) 7th annual National Drive Electric Week
In celebration of National Drive Electric Week, Eco-West Canada had the opportunity to participate in the Regina event hosted by SEVA (Saskatchewan EV Association). We were welcomed with open arms by the Saskatchewan EV community and had many conversations on […]
September 26, 2022#EVWeek in Canada: PS Duguid Announces over $2.5 million in Funding for New Chargers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
#EVWeek in Canada: PS Duguid Announces over $2.5 million in Funding for New Chargers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
July 26, 2022Eco-West Canada to deliver NRCan’s ZEVAI project in the Prairies
On Friday, February 11, 2022, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) announced an investment of $300,000 to Eco-West Canada (EWC) as part of the Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI). Eco-West Canada_ZEVAI PRESS RELEASE_Final This funding will enable EWC to develop and deploy a […]
February 11, 2022Eco-West Canada Newsletter – February 2022
Read the latest news at Eco-West Canada here: EWC_News_Feb-ENG
February 1, 2022(Français) Le journal La Liberté publie son premier numéro de Nature Mag Junior
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January 15, 2022