"Green Fund"

The Ecological Transition Department provided an update on Fall 2025 activities, including staffing progress, grant applications, biodiversity initiatives with Kitigan Zibi, and the 'Bird Friendly City' certification.

The City is renewing its partnership with the non-profit organization Enviro Éduc-Action for 2026 with a $140,000 grant. This organization supports the City's climate, biodiversity, and water management plans through environmental education and eco-responsible event consulting.

Council approved $140,000 in financial support for the non-profit organization Enviro Éduc-Action for 2026. The funds will be sourced from the Green Fund surplus to support environmental education and eco-responsible initiatives.

The Commission reviewed a new four-part grant program structure (Impulsion, ÉcoDéclic, ÉcoPlus, and Écogestes). Members discussed the administrative burden of the 'Écogestes' component, the need for clear impact metrics, and the importance of long-term funding for community organizations. The Commission ultimately recommended adopting the program with a focus on the first three components and a re-evaluation of the 'Écogestes' component.

The commission consulted on the revision of environmental grant programs and the municipal policy (PO-052) regarding the Green Fund. Discussions focused on aligning grants with ecological transition goals, avoiding duplication with other funding sources, and potentially increasing the minimum threshold for small projects.

The commission adopted the agenda with two additions: an activity mention for Action Climat Outaouais and an announcement regarding Green Fund consultations.

The commission discussed an upcoming GHG analysis by Action Climat Outaouais and announced upcoming public consultations for the Green Fund.

The City is entering into a financial agreement with the organization Enviro Éduc-Action to support the implementation of the City's Climate Plan. The funding, totaling $198,333, will support environmental awareness, education, and dialogue initiatives from August 2024 through 2025.

The City is providing $140,750 in financial support to the Conseil régional de l'environnement et du développement durable de l'Outaouais (CREDDO) to support climate action initiatives, including waste management, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation, as part of the City's Climate Plan.