Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising

Community organizations tackling environmental challenges often struggle to turn concern into action. The Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising is designed to bridge that gap by helping nonprofits lead targeted projects that mobilize people around a specific environmental issue and prompt concrete, short-term change. Delivered through a collaboration between the Government of Canada and the Gouvernement du Québec, this initiative supports awareness projects that engage a defined audience rather than broad, unfocused messaging.

The program places a strong emphasis on community participation and collaboration, making it a good fit for environmental and clean technology organizations working closely with local partners, volunteers, or Indigenous communities. Projects commonly connect to real-world ecosystem priorities, including initiatives tied to regional environmental management efforts such as those focused on the St. Lawrence. Funding support can reach up to around $100,000 and is provided as a non-repayable contribution, helping organizations cover a meaningful share of project costs without taking on debt.

Because applications are assessed on clarity, planning, and demonstrated community benefit, this program tends to favour well-scoped projects with a clear audience and measurable outcomes. For nonprofits considering an environmental awareness initiative and looking to understand whether their idea aligns with current priorities, exploring the full program details can help determine the next steps.