Looking for additional resources to help you get started?
Browse through the links below to find more information ranging from project ideas for kids to funding opportunities:
PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROJECT IDEAS Sustainable Community Design Online Seminar (Department of Environment)
This online seminar has been developed for those interested in building subdivisions and other developments using sustainable development practices.
http://www.gnb.ca/0009/0136/0005/index-e.asp
Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Partners for Climate Protection
The Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program is a network of Canadian municipal governments who have committed to reducing greenhouse gases and acting on climate change.
http://www.sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca/partners-for-climate-protection/
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)
ICLEI is a membership association of local governments committed to advancing climate protection and sustainable development.
http://www.icleiusa.org/
ICLEI’s Small Communities Toolkit
ICLEI's new toolkit provides climate protection guidance for small communities, addressing their limitations and opportunities.
http://www.icleiusa.org/action-center/learn-from-others/small-communities-toolkit
Fostering Sustainable Behavior: Community-Based Social Marketing
This site consists of five resources for those working to foster sustainable behaviors, such as those involved in conservation, energy efficiency, transportation, waste reduction, and water efficiency.
http://www.cbsm.com/
Municipal Green Building Toolkit (Canada Green Building Council)
This toolkit has been developed to help the broader network of public sector building owners understand how they can address climate change and infrastructure challenges through the development of green building policies and programs.
http://www.cagbc.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Programs/SmartGrowth/SustainableCommunitiesToolkit/default.htm
Top of the pageENGAGING YOUTH Kids Club – Natural Resources Canada
Games, videos and much, MUCH more for kids who want to protect the environment by conserving energy!
http://www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/calendarclub/index.cfm
Climate Change for Kids - New Brunswick Department of Environment
http://www.gnb.ca/0009/0369/0003/0001-e.asp
Top of the pageFUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
PROVINCIAL FUNDING
New Brunswick Environmental Trust fund (Department of Environment)
The Fund provides assistance for action-oriented projects with tangible, measurable results, aimed at protecting, preserving and enhancing the Province's natural environment.
http://www.gnb.ca/0009/0373/0002/0002-e.asp
The Gas Tax Fund (GTF) (Department of local government)
The Fund is the payment program under the Canada-New Brunswick Agreement on the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues and the Provincial Gas Tax Transfer Top-up Fund for environmentally sustainable municipal and unincorporated area infrastructure.
http://www.gnb.ca/0370/0361/0007/0001-e.asp
FEDERAL FUNDING
EcoAction Community Funding Program (Environment Canada)
Environment Canada's EcoAction Community Funding Program has provided financial support to community groups for projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/
The Green municipal fund (Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Government of Canada)
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) provides loans and grants, builds capacity, and shares knowledge to support municipal governments and their partners in developing communities that are more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
http://gmf.fcm.ca/Home/default.asp
Community Development Program (Canada’s Rural Partnership)
The Community Development Program is a contribution program which offers a limited amount of funding to assist rural and northern regions.
http://www.rural.gc.ca/RURAL/display-afficher.do?id=1244146341952〈=eng
OTHER FUNDING LINKS
National Green Source Funding Guide
This database includes information on programs and organizations that provide assistance in the form of funding, labor cost contributions or in-kind donations to community groups undertaking environmental projects (managed by Environment Canada).
http://www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/default.asp?lang=En&n=910BBE65-1
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CONSERVATION GROUPS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS
Department of Environment
Be smart. Take Action on Climate Change
http://www.gnb.ca/0009/0369/0018/0001-e.asp
Cape Jourimain Nature Centre
Cape Jourimain Nature Centre makes connections, engaging and exciting people about environmental conservation.
http://www.capejourimain.ca/
Conservation Council of New Brunswick
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is a membership-based organization that has been at the forefront of environmental action in New Brunswick.
http://conservationcouncil.ca/Aboutus/default.aspx
Climate Change Hub
The Hub builds capacity for New Brunswick groups to develop public education and outreach programs on climate change, encouraging individual New Brunswickers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollutants.
http://www.nbhub.org/
Falls Brook Centre
The Falls Brook Centre works on a range of successful regional and international programs that support local communities and organizations to adapt to a sustainable future.
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/index.htm
New Brunswick Environmental Network (NBEN)
The NBEN is a network of over 80 non-profit citizen’s environmental groups from across the province of New Brunswick.
http://www.nben.ca/
Top of the pageONLINE CALCULATORS Home Energy Centre (NB Power)
NB Power’s new Home Energy Centre will help you complete your home profile to determine if your home is energy efficient and what measures you can take to further reduce your electricity consumption.
https://www.energyguide.com/redirect.asp?referrerid=250&SID=461
New Brunswick Climate Change… Measuring Our Emissions (New Brunswick Department of Environment)
This website was developed by CSA Standards for New Brunswick to help track and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions.
http://www.carboncalculators.org/
