Stantec – Community Engagement Funding

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Grants & Support for Environmental, Infrastructure, Resilience, and Community Well-Being Initiatives

Organization: Stantec

About the Funder

Stantec is a global design and consulting firm delivering solutions for infrastructure, water, buildings, energy, and environmental projects. Through its Community Engagement Funding program, Stantec invests in nonprofit and community-led initiatives that support sustainable, resilient, and healthy communities. Funding focuses on community benefit, environmental stewardship, and long-term positive impact.

Stantec’s approach centers on advancing projects that align with social and environmental goals, particularly where their employees live and work.

What This Program Funds

Stantec provides charitable funding and partnerships for organizations and initiatives that align with one or more of the following focus areas:

Priority Funding Areas

Environmental Stewardship & Conservation
Projects that improve ecosystems, restore natural resources, or promote sustainability.
Community Resilience & Infrastructure
Programs that enhance resilience to climate change, natural hazards, or infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Healthy, Connected Communities
Initiatives that improve health outcomes, active living, public spaces, and community cohesion.
Water, Sanitation & Environmental Justice
Projects improving access to clean water, wastewater solutions, and equitable environmental outcomes.
Education & Capacity Building
Programs that build community knowledge, workforce capacity, or leadership in sustainability and infrastructure.

Types of Support

Project funding or grants
Collaborative community partnerships
Employee volunteer engagement
In-kind expertise (where applicable)

Stantec prioritizes support for initiatives demonstrating community need, measurable outcomes, and alignment with global sustainability frameworks.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, community groups, or collaborative initiatives that:

Demonstrate clear community benefit
Address one or more priority funding areas
Operate within communities where Stantec has an operational footprint (but not exclusively; inquiries from other locations are considered based on project alignment)
Have a defined scope, budget, and measurable outcomes

Typically not funded:

Individuals
For-profit entities without a nonprofit partner
Political or partisan activities
Projects lacking defined impact metrics

Funding Amounts

Stantec does not publish fixed award ranges for community funding.
Support levels vary depending on:

Project scope and scale
Alignment with Stantec’s priority areas
Demonstrated community impact
Available program budget

Funding may support pilot programs, ongoing initiatives, or multi-year community collaborations.

Deadline

Applications are accepted year-round.
Stantec encourages early submissions and recommends applying several months before program start or funding needs.

Geographic Focus

Stantec is a global firm with funding consideration given to community projects in areas where they operate, including (but not limited to):

North America (United States, Canada)
Europe
Australia
Middle East & Asia Pacific

Global submissions are welcomed if strong alignment with priority funding areas is demonstrated.

Application Process

To apply for Community Engagement Funding from Stantec:

Visit the Apply for Funding page
Review priority areas and eligibility
Complete the online Community Funding Request Form
Provide:
- Organization information & mission
- Project description and objectives
- Geographic area served
- Funding request amount and budget
- Expected outcomes and impact measurement
Submit for review by the Stantec Community Engagement team

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

Ideal for nonprofits and community groups that:

Address sustainability, climate resilience, or environmental protection
Support infrastructure improvements or community resilience
Enhance public health, equity, or access to resources
Build community capacity in water, energy, or environmental sectors
Partner with professional expertise for long-term outcomes

This is an excellent opportunity for environmental nonprofits, civic infrastructure initiatives, community health organizations, and education/capacity building programs with measurable goals.

Apply here: Link to Application