Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, community groups, and Indigenous organizations for projects that will positively impact water quality. Funding is intended to support new projects that engage the public and distinctly exhibit quantifiable, beneficial results related to the key environmental priority: freshwater. Preference will be given to proposals that engage Indigenous Peoples, youth, or small businesses.
Your project must address the following priority result: Canadians contribute to improving freshwater quality through actions that reduce harmful substances in freshwater and/or restore and protect freshwater ecosystem health.
Projects must always address the environmental priority of the call for proposals and clearly demonstrate that activities:
As indicated in the program's list of performance indicators (available via the GCEMS portal), all projects must also include:
The following project costs are eligible under EcoAction:
For eligible expenditures, see: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/eccc/documents/pdf/ecoaction-pdfs/EN%20EcoAction%20Applicant%27s%20Guide%20R44%20FINAL.pdf#page=24
Additional Geographic Information:
EcoAction Community Funding Program map: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/ecoaction-community-program/map.htmlEstimated Size of Grant:
For projects beginning summer 2023. Projects have a maximum duration of 36 months.
Apply online: https://ec.ss.ec.gc.ca/
For GCEMS technical assistance:
sgesc-gcems-sgescgcems@ec.gc.ca
For any questions, please consult with your ECCC Regional Office.
Atlantic & Québec Region
Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Québec
Email: ec.ecoaction.qa.ec@canada.ca
Ontario Region
Ontario
Email: ec.ecoactionon.ec@canada.ca
West & North Region
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Email: ec.ecoactionouestnord-ecoactionwestnorth.ec@canada.ca