Join Green Communities Canada
Join Green Communities Canada
Why Join?
- learn from others instead of reinventing the wheel - share road-tested program models and resources
- participate in GCC
- get access to senior partners
- get valuable advice and services from Green Communities
- join with like-minded organizations and draw inspiration from their commitment and innovation
- speak with a common voice
- cite your affiliation with GCC in funding proposals and partner presentations
Membership Criteria
GCC membership is open to non-profit community-based organizations that deliver environmental programs. Membership requirements, as outlined in Green Communites' Membership Policy, include:
- non-profit status
- community-based delivery of environmental programs and services, over a range of environmental program areas
- a focus on action and measurable results
- service to a defined geographic territory, often a county or regional government
- demonstrated organizational capacity, including:
- incorporation
- permanent paid staff and management
- an established board of directors - independent of paid staff
- a broad and substantial community-base, as demonstrated by partnerships, board membership, endorsements, track record, profile, and reputation
- appropriate programming, as evidenced based on past, current, and planned future activities
- endorsement of GCC policies, including GCC mission and values
Full vs. Associate Membership
Organizations in development may qualify for non-voting associate membership in Green Communities. Fees, services, and privileges are reduced. See the GCC Membership Policy and contact us for additional details.
Associate membership should be an interim step to full membership.
How To Apply
Please fill out our membership application form, and submit a brief document (preferably in electronic format) describing your organization, its history, activities, staff, and partnerships. Address the membership criteria set out in the GCC Membership Policy.It is recommended that you contact the GCC before submitting an application. And check our existing membership list. Where existing members are in place in your territory, Green Communities will require evidence of mutual cooperation.
How to Grow a Green Community
If your community currently doesn' t have an organization that qualifies for GCC membership, why not help to get one going? Download our 38-page introductory manual, How to Grow a Green Community, which describes our model, how it works, and how to get up and running.
If you are interested in forming a local Green Community, check our membership list first to confirm that your area isn' t already covered, then download and read our manual. Next, contact us. We' ll do what we can to help.
