Environmental Awareness Fund

Funding of $30,000 is available in 2006-07 to assist registered non-government organizations with efforts to inform and educate the public by promoting environmental education or awareness, resource planning and sustainable development in the Yukon.

Funds can be used for a range of qualifying projects including educational camps, workshops, brochures, surveys, video productions, public lectures, conferences, web site development and similar kinds of activities.

The maximum funding available for any single project is $5,000. Successful applicants will be required to enter into a contribution agreement or service contract with the department to complete the project under certain terms and conditions. Each organization is limited to one application per year.

For more information and application forms contact:
Vicki McCollum, A/Manager, Client Services
Department of Environment
Phone: (867)667-5797
Toll free(in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 5797
Email: vicki.mccollum@gov.yk.ca

The form is also available for downloading in PDF format.

Completed applications must be delivered to 10 Burns Road in Whitehorse or received at the following address by May 29, 2006:

 See also Sources of Funding for Environmental/Conservation Projects (47Kb PDF).