Accelerating to Zero Grant Program

Supporting community-driven climate action

HCi3’s Accelerating to Zero (A2Z) grant program supports innovative projects that help Halifax/Kjipuktuk reach its goal of becoming net zero by 2050 through a just and equitable low-carbon transition.

Projects either directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enable the conditions for equitable and meaningful climate solutions with significant potential impact.

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What the grants offer

Up to $50,000 per grant. We may consider higher amounts for exceptional projects.
Funding for projects up to 24 months in duration.
Support for projects at any life cycle stage from initial studies to final evaluation.

What we invest in

Low carbon building solutions
EVs and low carbon mobility
Renewable energy
Community capacity building

What we’re looking for

Climate Impact

Projects have long term carbon reduction potential and are scalable and replicable.

Equity

Groups and populations that have been traditionally excluded and systematically disadvantaged in climate solutions are empowered to participate in solutions that affect them.

Community

Communities benefit beyond GHG reduction, e.g., through building partnerships, job creation, resilience, capacity building, and/or affordability.

Reconciliation

Projects should contribute to a Reconciliation economy, inspired by Indigenous models of sharing and stewarding wealth and resources equitably, fostering a sustainable future for both current and future generations, in partnership with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.