Sponsors and Support
rethink green supporters
Current Funders

federal economic Development agency for northern Ontario – Green Economy North expansion
A FedNor investment of $774,177 provided to reThink Green allowed the expansion of our Green Economy North initiative across Northeastern Ontario. A program designed aid businesses, not-for-profits, and other public sector agencies to enhance productivity and reduce their carbon footprint. Helping businesses and start-ups improve their operations, and reduce operational costs in areas related to greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and waste reduction.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program
This project created Regional Energy and Emissions Plans (REEPs) for Manitoulin Island and the North Shore Region. These plans bring together hard data, our technical expertise as well as input from citizens and community leaders about their values and priorities.

Ontario Trillium Foundation – Seed Grant
This was a shared platform project with Plastic-Free Greater Sudbury to educate the hospitality sector about alternatives to single-use plastics.

Celebrate Ontario – Reconnect Festival and Events Program
This grant funded the equipment, resources and staff time to convert the Earth Festival to an online event.

Ontario Trillium Foundation – Seed Grant
This was a shared platform project with Plastic-Free Greater Sudbury to educate the hospitality sector about alternatives to single-use plastics.

NSERC – College COVID-19 Grants
This was a research project in partnership with College Boreal with the goal of understanding the impact and mitigation strategies of the COVID-19 outbreak on the agricultural sector in Northeastern Ontario

Eco Canada – Digital Skills for Youth and Science and Technology Internships
Subsidized three positions: Green Building Coordinator, Smart Green Communities Program Assistant and Digital Communications Intern

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation – Workforce Development Stream
This funding subsidized two positions: Digital Communications Officer and Environmental Sustainability Intern.

Canada Summer Jobs
This funding extended contracts for our Environmental Sustainability Intern and Digital Communication Officer
Current Sponsors

Greater Sudbury Utilities

Sudbury Credit Union

The Cooperators

Reliable Maintenance

TD Canada

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Previous Funders
2020
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities
- Community Foundations Canada
- FedNor
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
- Eco Canada
- Independent Electricity System Operator
- NSERC
- Canada Ontario Jobs Grant
- Canada Summer Jobs
- Ontario Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities
2019
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- FedNor
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
- Eco Canada
- Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
- Independent Electricity System Operator
- Canada Summer Jobs
- Celebrate Ontario
- City of Greater Sudbury
2018
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
- FedNor
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
- Environmental Defence
- Eco Canada
- Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
- Independent Electricity System Operator
- Canada Summer Jobs
- Celebrate Ontario
- City of Greater Sudbury
2017
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
- FedNor
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
- Environmental Defence
- Eco Canada
- Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
- Canada Summer Jobs
2016
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
- FedNor
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
2015
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- FedNor
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
2014
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- FedNor
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
2013
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- FedNor
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
- Greater Sudbury Development Corporation
- Ontario Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities
2012
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Green Communities Canada
2011
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
- Community Go Green Fund
- Earth Day Canada
- Green Communities Canada
2010
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Community Go Green Fund
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
2009
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
2008
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
- FedNor
2007
- Ontario Trillium Foundation
2006
- Ontario Trillium Foundation