Environment and Climate Change Canada has several Grants and Contributions currently open and accepting applications:
1. Aboriginal fund for species at risk
The Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR) was established in 2004 and supports the development of Indigenous capacity to participate actively in the implementation of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). The Act recognizes the important role that Indigenous Peoples play in wildlife conservation and the need to consider Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge (ATK) in the assessment of which species may be at risk, as well as in the development and implementation of protection and recovery measures. Additionally, AFSAR supports projects that will proactively prevent species, other than species at risk, from becoming a conservation concern.
Deadline to apply: March 2, 2021, 15:00 EST Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html
2. Atlantic ecosystems initiative
The Atlantic Ecosystems Initiatives (AEI) funding program aims to improve the health, productivity and long-term sustainability of ecosystems in Atlantic Canada. It supports projects that use an ecosystem-based approach that includes broad partnerships and collaborative action leading to positive environmental results.
Deadline to apply: February 25, 2021, 15:00 EST Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html
3. Canada nature fund - priority places
Community-Nominated Priority Places (CNPP) for Species at Risk is part of Canada’s Nature Fund. CNPP will support multi-partner initiatives in priority places where there are opportunities to protect and recover species at risk and their habitat through multi-species and ecosystem-based conservation action.
Deadline to apply: April 15, 2021, 15:00 EST Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html
4. EcoAction community funding program
The EcoAction Community Funding Program funds projects across Canada to encourage Canadians to take action to address Clean Water, and to build the capacity of communities to sustain these activities into the future. Your organization may be eligible to receive financial support from Environment and Climate Change Canada's EcoAction Community Funding Program to address environmental issues of importance in your community. Your project must have measurable, positive environmental results and promote community participation.
Deadline to apply: March 3, 2021, 15:00 EST Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html
5. Environmental Damages Fund
The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to provide a mechanism for directing funds received as a result of fines, court orders, and voluntary payments to priority projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment. The EDF helps to ensure that environmental good follows environmental harm by supporting projects with measurable outcomes in Canadian communities.
Deadline to apply: February 24, 2021, 15:00 EST Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html
6. Great Lakes protection initiative
This initiative addresses the most significant environmental challenges affecting Great Lakes water quality and ecosystem health. The projects we fund help us deliver on Canada’s commitments under the Canada-
United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. This includes projects that restore the water quality and aquatic ecosystem health of Canadian Areas of Concern (AOCs).
Deadline to apply: March 3, 2021, 23:59 EST Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html
7. Habitat stewardship program
The Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) is an application-based funding program that provides funding for projects submitted by Canadians that contribute directly to the recovery objectives and population goals of species at risk listed on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) and that prevent others from becoming a conservation concern.
Deadline to apply: March 2, 2021, 15:00 EST Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html
8. Lake Winnipeg basin program
The Government of Canada is taking action to improve the ecological health of Lake Winnipeg and its basin, which is experiencing large and frequent algal blooms due to high nutrient levels from multiple transboundary sources including agriculture, industry, municipal wastewater and surface run-off. In order to address freshwater issues in the basin, Environment and Climate Change Canada's Lake Winnipeg Basin Program provides financial support for projects that are aimed at reducing nutrients, enhancing collaboration and supporting the engagement of Indigenous Peoples.
Deadline to apply: March 19, 2021, 00:59 EST Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html
9. Salish Sea Marine vessel Emissions Reductions program
The Salish Sea Marine Emission Reductions Fund (SSMERF) will help reduce air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions from domestic marine vessels or fleets operating in the Canadian portion of the Salish Sea. The Salish Sea is located in the Pacific Northwest waters of British Columbia in Canada. See the Publications and Resources section for a map of the boundary of the Salish Sea Canadian marine waters.
There are two streams for funding applicants, and applicants can combine streams.
· Stream 1: Study – To fund studies to investigate methods for Canadian marine vessels or fleets operating in the Salish Sea to reduce air pollutant and GHG emissions. This stream helps applicants determine how to reduce emissions from their operations. It is also suitable for applicants requiring more information before implementing a technology or operational method.
· Stream 2: Investment and Installation of Emission Reduction Technology – To help purchase and install technology, if the applicants know how to reduce its air pollutant and GHG emissions from their operation.
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2021, 15:59 EST Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html
