Sustainable Development Innovations Fund

Fund Overview

Created in October 1989 Provides financial assistance for

development, implementation and promotion of environmental innovation and sustainable development projects

Established under Section 17 of The Sustainable Development Act

Fund Overview

$3.4 million Fund Annual allocation established through

estimates process Fund revenues derived from

Environmental Protection Taxes on glass liquor bottles and disposable diapers and Retail Sales Tax on beverage containers, oil products, and tires

Fund Overview

SDIF reactivated in June 2000

New priority program areas and criteria established for Open Category.

Fund Overview-Open Category

Approximately $1.2 million annually

Diverse range of projects funded

Priority Program AreasSDIF Open Category Eco-Tourism Ecosystem Conservation Environmental Technology Innovation and

Demonstration Northern Community Development and

Environmental Issues Sustainable Agricultural Practices Sustainable Community Development Understanding Our Environment

Fund Overview-Targeted Funding

Environmental Youth Corps Manitoba Climate Change Action

Fund Waste Reduction and Pollution

Prevention (WRAPP) Fund Water Stewardship Fund

Fund Overview-Government Priorities

Bear Smart Initiative Manitoba Forestry Association

Woodlot Program Remaining funds in “Unallocated” –

allows for special initiatives

Eligible Applicants

Municipal corporations and local governments, including Northern Affairs and First Nations.

Private and non-profit organizations. Businesses. Educational institutions. Youth groups and community

associations.

SDIF Objectives

Support and promote innovation in environmental and sustainable development industries

Encourage environmentally sound decisions and actions

Promote research and demonstration of new initiatives not addressed by existing programs

SDIF Objectives

Stimulate economic development and diversification that will improve the quality of life and improve community identity

Demonstrate new approaches to prevent waste and pollution, and conserve resources

Support activities to benefit the global and local environment

Proposal Requirements

Address one or more priority area. Address Fund objectives. Benefit the environment, community and

economy. Promote a sustainable approach. Involve youth where possible. Indicate partner support. Take place in Manitoba or benefit Manitoba. Have a plan for the future.

What’s not eligible?

Projects resulting in proprietary knowledge.

Cost recovery. Playground and recreational equipment. Land, building, vehicle purchases. Ongoing administration and established

operational budgets. Business development startup costs. Compliance with government order.

Availability

Submit projects any time.

Five submission dates.

Funding decisions made eight to 12 weeks after submission dates.

2007/08 ResultsSDIF Open Category

101 applications processed

75 applications approved

$1.3 million in grant funding approved

WRAPP Fund Purpose

To provide environmental assistance grants to help private and non-profit organizations, businesses, local governments, including Northern Affairs and First Nation communities, educational institutions and community groups move toward more sustainable waste management and pollution prevention practices.

Priority areas – WRAPP Fund

Organic waste management and composting

C&D waste management Pollution Prevention Model integrated waste management

system development and planning

WRAPP Fund

$550,000 available annually

Maximum grant - $50,000

2007/08 Results-WRAPP Fund

22 applications processed

15 grants approved

Total project costs - $452,000

How to Apply

Manitoba Conservationc/o Pollution Prevention Branch

123 Main Street, Suite 160

Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5

Phone: 945-4717 or 945-8443

or toll free: 1-800-282-8069, ext. 4717

Fax: 945-1211

Email: sdif@gov.mb.ca

Website

www.susdev.gov.mb.ca