Environmental Action Incubator Program

The London Environmental Network's Environmental Action Incubator Program supports actions that demonstrate a positive impact on the local environment. 

We are excited to announce this year's Environmental Action Incubator Program Projects!⁠

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🌱 Wildlife Monitoring Program with ALUS Middlesex⁠
🌱 Healing Garden Accessibility Upgrades with The PATCH⁠ London
🌱 Native Pollinator and Seed Garden with Urban Roots London
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Throughout the year, we’ll be sharing more about these projects, how you can get involved, and their environmental impacts within the community!⁠ We can't wait to see these projects come to life and keep you updated along the way!⁠

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Environmental Action Incubator program?

The London Environmental Network's (LEN) Environmental Action Incubator program supports community projects that demonstrate a positive impact on the local environment. Each project receives up to $1,000 in funding and promotional support to bring their project to life!

What types of projects are accepted?

We are looking to support projects that have high feasibility, environmental benefits and impact, and community engagement opportunities for the London community. Examples of projects that we are looking to support include:

  • Bike rack installation
  • EV charger installation
  • Community cycling event and engagement program
  • Litter clean up event(s)
  • Repair workshop
  • Community composting depot and education program
  • Rain and/or pollinator gardens
  • Urban agriculture and edible food forests
  • Water health event(s)

View past projects here: 2023 projects, 2022 projects, 2021 projects, 2020 projects.

Particular interest will be given to projects that are led by and/or benefit underserved communities, including but not limited to BIPOC communities, newcomers to Canada, LGBTQA+ communities, and persons with disabilities.

Who is eligible to apply?

This year, we are only accepting projects run by LEN Members. Other community groups, individuals and/or businesses are not eligible to apply.

When do projects need to be completed?

Projects must be implemented between July 2024 to June 2025.

When is the deadline?

The deadline to submit your project for consideration is June 28th, 2024 at 11:59PM.

What happens after I apply?

Applications will be reviewed and selected projects will be contacted in early July. Unsuccessful projects will be contacted soon after and we will direct you to alternative funding opportunities as best we can.

Previous Environmental Action Incubator Projects

View the 2023 Projects.
  • Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre - Food For All Program
  • Growing Chefs! Ontario - Garden Bed Upgrade
  • LOLA Bees - Pollinator Pals! Native Plant Learning Garden
  • Sustainable Growers of London - Community Gardening and Potluck Celebration
  • The PATCH - Net Zero Compost Pick Up and Delivery
  • The Western Fair District - Carolinian Forest Education Series
View the 2022 Projects.
  • Friends of Medway Creek - Water Health Event at Medway Creek
  • Community Minded - Storytelling Campaign & Tree Planting
  • Bird Friendly London - Litter Clean-up and Fishing Line Receptacles
  • Climate Action London - Plant-Based Cooking Classes for Indwell
  • Urban Roots London - Invasive Species Management
  • Friends of Stoney Creek - Get To Know Your Creek Community Event
View the 2021 Projects.
  • Community Moth-Up - Events & Communications Campaign
  • Xúwii Shoopéekal Enterprises - Alumiikun Waxkaniim (Growing Seeds)
  • Let's Talk Science - Waste Reduction Campaign 
  • Antler River Rally - Cleanups and Creativity Contest
  • Indwell - Bike Share Program 
  • Forij Thrills - Educational Episode on Wild Urban Foraging
View the 2020 Projects.
  • London Cycle Link - E-Cargo Bike
  • Play Away & German Solar - LED and Solar Panel Installation
  • Climate Action London - Rain and Pollinator Garden at Westminster Ponds Centre
  • Pollinator Pathways Project - Dundas Street Pollinator Pathway
  • Urban Roots London - Community Composting Program
  • London Vegan Food Bank - Vegan Community Meals

Check out our YouTube Playlist to learn more about each of these projects!

Check out our pamphlet for more information or to share. 

City of London Logo   *This initiative is supported through funding from the City of London's Community Grants Program 2020-2023