2010/2011

Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy

Possibility Flows Here

The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP), a research not-for-profit organization, is examining whether existing water policies and practices contained in the Greenbelt Plan are adequately protecting water quality and quantity. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$75,000 - June 29, 2010

Environmental Defence

Strengthening the Greenbelt

As the coordinating organization for the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance (a coalition of groups committed to improving Ontarians' quality of life and protecting valuable agricultural and environmental lands), Environmental Defence is working to protect, enhance and grow the Greenbelt. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$300,000 - June 29, 2010

International Cool Climate Chardonnay Association

International Cool Climate Chardonnay Event

The "International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration" is a new event to profile Niagara’s VQA wine and grape industry on the world stage taking place from July 22nd-24th 2011. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$30,000 - June 29, 2010

Royal Botanical Gardens

Cootes to Escarpment Part 2

The project builds on the vision of the Cootes to Escarpment Park System that the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) and partners developed in 2009. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$50,000 - June 29, 2010

The Stop Community Food Centre

New Crop Animation Project

The Stop Community Food Centre has been working to increase access to healthy food for individuals and families in Toronto. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$88,000 - June 29, 2010

Happy #BiodiversityDay! The #ONGreenbelt is home to 78 of over 200 provincially at-risk species. #WhatcanIdo? http://t.co/1sQqyThQpS about 4 hours ago

For fresh air, clean water, healthy local food, and a thriving economy with good jobs Ontario’s Greenbelt is the solution. At more than 1.8 million acres, it’s the world’s largest permanently protected greenbelt, keeping our farmlands, forests, wetlands safe and sustainable.The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation works to help keep farmers successful, strengthen local economies, and protect and grow natural features.