The purpose of the Green Initiatives Program of the Community Development Fund (CDF) is to support green initiatives that result in improved environmental sustainability in Sault Ste. Marie. The fund is open to:
- Incorporated Not-for-profit organizations
- Unincorporated organization/collective
- Local School or School Group / Committees
- City of Sault Ste. Marie Departments
The City’s Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) recommends the allocation of funds to Council for eligible projects or programs that support the City’s environmental plans and practices, in particular projects that result in the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water quality/rehabilitation, increased energy efficiency, regreening, active transportation, and waste reduction.
Applications are accepted quarterly every year and recommended for Council approval by the City’s Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC).
Intake: Q1
Submission Period: January 1 – March 31
Application Due: Last Friday in March of each calendar year
ESC and Council Review: April
Project Implementation: After May 1
Intake: Q2
Submission Period: April 1 – June 30
Application Due: Last Friday in June of each calendar year
ESC and Council Review: July
Project Implementation: After August 1
Intake: Q3
Submission Period: July 1 – September 30
Application Due: Last Friday in September of each calendar year
ESC and Council Review: October
Project Implementation: After November 1
Intake: Q4
Submission Period: October 1 – October 31
Application Due: Last Friday in October of each calendar year
ESC and Council Review: November
Project Implementation: After December 1
Funding applications will be reviewed by the ESC in accordance with the CDF – Green Initiatives Program guidelines and will be recommended to Council for approval. Total funds available for all projects under the CDF – Green Initiatives Program is $50,000. This amount will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Previous Funding Results
Total funds applied for to date: $202,776.40.
2025 Applicants
Funding Approved
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Clean North $4,455.00
Repair Café Project
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ARCH Hospice $5,984.00
LED Lighting Project
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Save Our Young Adults (SOYA) $13,492.00
Community Garden Project
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Sault Ste. Marie Museum $11,800.00
Environmentalism Database & Consortium Project
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Tourism SSM $9,002.00
Floating Wetland Project
2024 Applicants
Funding Approved
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Invasive Species Centre $3,449.72
Himalayan Balsam Pull 2.0 Project
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Sault Climate Hub $5,280.44
East View Public School Little Forest Project
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Sault Search and Rescue $8,786.25
E-Bike Project
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Sault Ste. Marie Museum $1,971.71
LED Retrofit Project
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Algoma Fish and Game Club $885.92
Bellevue Marina Invasive Species Sign Project
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NORDIK Institute $7,500.00
Shoreline Clean-Up
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City of Sault Ste. Marie Rec & Culture Dept. $1,274.00
Electric Lawn Equipment Project
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École Note-Dame-du-Sault $5,495.40
Hydroponic Tower Garden Project
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FH Clergue $4,125.75
Tree and Pollinator Program Project
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Habitat for Humanity $5,000.00
Kitchen Salvage Program Project
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Algoma University $2,476.23
Invasive Species Sign Posters Project
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Sault Climate Hub $11,233.97
White Pines Little Forest & Eastview Citizen Science Lab Project
2023 Applicants
Funding Approved
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F.H. Clergue Parent Committee $5,479.10
Tree Planting at F.H. Clergue Project
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Clean North $9,259.81
Tree Planting at Northway Wellness Centre Project
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Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services $3,920.00
Electric lawn equipment project
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Invasive Species Centre $6,416.19
Himalayan Balsam Pull Project
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Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre $6,975.62
Litta Trap Project
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City of Sault Ste. Marie $16,050.00
Electric Vehicle Charger Project
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City of Sault Ste. Marie $1,750.00
Clear Your Gear Project
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Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services $2,250.93
Electric snow blower project
2022 Applicants
Funding Approved
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YMCA $4051.05
Tower Gardens Project
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BlueMar4Change $4,929.73
Shoreline Clean Up Project
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City of Sault Ste. Marie $3,355.00
Storm Water Art – Catch Basin Painting Project
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Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre $7,381.08
Hydroponic Garden & Workshop Project
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Invasive Species Centre $2,640.40
Invasive Species Workshop Project
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City of Sault Ste. Marie $2,938.00
Greco Pool LED Lighting Retrofit Project
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Downtown Association $4,542.43
Reusable Downtown Bags & Sustainability Information Rack Cards Project
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Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority $5,792.38
LED Lighting Retrofit Project
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Clean North $3,662.44
Community Garden Soil & Rx Bottles Shipping Project
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Algoma Rod and Gun Club $1,388.20
LED Lighting Retrofit Project
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City of Sault Ste. Marie $50,000.00
Deep Energy Retrofit Audit Project
2021 Applicants
Funding Approved
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City of Sault Ste. Marie $30,000.00
John Rhodes Community Centre - Full Heat Recovery Project
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Sault Ste. Marie Public Library $2,120.00
Thermal Imaging Cameras Project
For questions about the Green Initiatives Fund or to apply, please contact Emily Cormier at e.cormier2@cityssm.on.ca or 705-989-8748