Environment and Climate Change Canada funding programs

We offer funding through various Grants and Contributions programs. Eligible groups, organizations and individuals can apply for support of projects that protect or conserve our natural environment.

For more information consult our list of programs below and refer to our service standards.

List of programs
Category/topic	Title	Description	Status
Climate change	Climate Action and Awareness Fund	Support for projects that raise awareness of climate change.	Closed
Climate change	Low Carbon Economy Fund	Supports projects that will reduce emissions, create jobs and save Canadians and companies money	Closed
Climate change	Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund	Support for projects that restore wetlands, peatlands, and grasslands to store and capture carbon and support biodiversity.	Open until January 25, 2022
Donation	Ecological gifts program	Protects ecologically sensitive land and nature in order to leave a legacy for future generations.	Ongoing
General	Environmental Damages Fund	Fines resulting from environmental damage collected to fund projects which benefit the natural environment.	Closed
Plastic	Increasing Knowledge on Plastic Pollution Initiative	Address knowledge gaps related to the potential human health effects and ecotoxicology of plastics in Canada.	Closed
Plastic	Zero Plastic Waste Initiative	Funds local projects that mobilize Canadians and communities to develop and test solutions to prevent plastics from entering the environment.	Closed
Regional program	Atlantic Ecosystems Initiatives	Aims to improve health, productivity and long-term sustainability of ecosystems in Atlantic Canada.	Closed
Regional program	Community Interaction Program	Promotes community projects that conserve and improve the St. Lawrence ecosystem.	Closed
Regional program	Great Lakes Protection Initiative	Addresses the most significant environmental challenges affecting Great Lakes water quality and ecosystem health.	Open: November 30 to January 31
Regional program	Lake Winnipeg Basin Program	Supports projects aimed at improving the ecological health of Lake Winnipeg.	Closed
Regional program	Salish Sea Marine Emissions Reduction Fund	Helps reduce air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions from domestic marine vessels or fleets operating in the Canadian portion of the Salish Sea.	Open: February 1 to April 30
Species at risk	Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk	Supports Indigenous capacity with respect to species at risk and funds projects that prevent other species from becoming a conservation concern.	Open until January 25, 2022
Species at risk	Community Nominated Priority Places for Species at Risk	Funds projects with multiple partners working together to conserve species at risk and their habitat.	Closed
Species at risk	Habitat Stewardship Program	Funds projects that contribute directly to the recovery of species at risk and prevent others from becoming a conservation concern.	Open until January 25, 2022
Species at risk	Critical Habitat Interdepartmental Program	Federal land managers play an important role in regards to species at risk protection, conservation and recovery on the lands that they manage. This program contributes directly to supporting Federal Government Departments and Agencies, as well as Crown Corporations by providing funding for the implementation of conservation and recovery projects pertaining to species at risk and their critical habitat on the lands that they manage.	-
Water	EcoAction Community Funding Program	Supports community groups to take action and address environmental issues.	Open: Until January 19, 2022
Indigenous	Indigenous Guardians Pilot Program	Provides Indigenous Peoples with more opportunities for stewardship of their traditional territories.	Closed