Climate Academy Application
Thank you for your interest in joining the Climate Academy!
This program brings together climate-focused organizations and leaders who are building practical, community-rooted solutions to the climate crisis. This application includes a few foundational questions, followed by several storytelling prompts, and an optional section at the end focused on your personal identity. We encourage you to answer authentically, and share as much as you wish. We are as interested in your journey and vision as we are in your outcomes.
Section 1: Personal & Organization Information
Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Email
*
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Organization/Initiative Name
In unincorporated, please share your working name
Website/LinkedIn URL
What is your organization's focus?
Climate justice/equity
Clean energy
Sustainable agriculture/food systems
Transportation
Climate policy and advocacy
Climate education
Healthcare
Community engagement
Other
Briefly describe your organization's mission
How long have you been established?
Idea stage (pre-launch)
>1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
5+ years
What is your organization's annual revenue?
No revenue
$0-$20,000
$20,000-$50,000
$50,000-$100,000
$100,000 +
Are you able to commit to working and/or learning in-person in Impact Hub Ottawa's downtown space twice a week for the duration of the program?
Yes
No
Unsure (please explain)
If you chose unsure, please let us know your barriers
Section 2: Your Story
We believe climate work is often personal. The following questions invite you to share your journey in your own words.
What is the story behind your work?
Guiding prompt examples: What moment, experience, or realization led you to begin this work? What problem did you see that felt urgent or impossible to ignore?
Tell us about a meaningful moment in your work
This could be a community moment, an outcome from your work, a breakthrough, or something else.
Share a time when you faced an obstacle in your climate-focused work. What was the result?
Who is at the heart of your work?
Tell us about the community, ecosystem, or future generation you serve.
Why are you interested in this program? What do you hope to gain from this experience?
Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
Section 3: Demographic Information (Optional)
Impact Hub Ottawa is committed to supporting equity-deserving climate leaders and organizations. The following questions help us understand who we are reaching, where gaps may exist, and how to design more inclusive programming. This information: is voluntary, will be kept confidential, will be used for program design, reporting, and equity tracking, and will not negatively impact your application
Gender Identity
Woman
Male
Non-binary
Prefer to self describe
Self Description
Equity-deserving communities you identify with
Indigenous
Black
Other racialized community (person of colour)
2SLGBTQ+
New Canadian
Senior (55+)
Person with a disability
Prefer not to say
Other
Are there accessibility needs we should be aware of to support your full participation in the Climate Academy?
What communities are most directly impacted by your work?
In what ways does equity show up in your climate work?
Governance structure
Hiring practices
Community Engagement
Program Design
Live-experience leadership
Decision-making processes
Other
Thank you for completing the Climate Academy Application!
We will reach out shortly with next steps.
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