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Big Huge Funding Opportunity for Green Energy Projects in rural BC!

If you are a British Columbian organization with an ambitious clean energy plan, the Innovative Clean Energy Grant is a fantastic resource awarded by the Ministry of Technology, Trade and Economics, and the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Resources. $25 million dollars were awarded to 15 projects across the province last fall, and a second call for applications has recently been announced. This round of grants will favor projects in rural areas which promote the production, dissemination, and commercialization of green technologies. Eligible organizations include municipalities, school boards, hospitals, First Nations groups, not-for-profit groups, post secondary institutions, crown corporations public utilities or registered businesses. Applications are due this fall, so visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/ecdev/popt/innovative_clean_energy_fund.html to find out how to apply.