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Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component
Supports boat owner education and sustainable boat recycling research
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Abandoned Boats Program – education, awareness, and research component provides financial assistance to support the awareness of small boat owners and research on recycling and responsible boat design. This funding aims to encourage public education projects as well as research initiatives focused on environmental management and the end-of-life of boats.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Education
- Research
- Environment
Target groups
- General public
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Public education initiatives to inform boat owners about responsible ownership and end-of-life vessel management.
- Awareness campaigns to promote environmentally sound practices for dealing with abandoned and wrecked boats.
- Research projects focused on sustainable boat recycling methods.
- Studies on the design of environmentally responsible vessels.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations conducting public education projects on the responsible management of pleasure boats.
- Institutes or agencies conducting research on eco-design and the recycling of end-of-life boats.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to public education materials and awareness campaigns about responsible boat ownership and end-of-life management.
- Research expenses for environmentally responsible boat design.
- Research expenses for recycling of end-of-life boats.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian waters
How to apply
- Step 1: Review Program Guidelines
- Carefully read the Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research component requirements and objectives.
- Step 2: Develop Project Proposal
- Outline the project’s purpose, activities, and how it addresses public education or research related to responsible boat management or recycling.
- Include information on intended audiences and anticipated outcomes.
- Step 3: Prepare Supporting Documentation
- Gather any required documents as specified in the program guidelines (such as project budget, timelines, and partner letters as applicable).
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Send the complete application package to the designated contact or portal provided by the program.
- Step 5: Await Response
- Wait for confirmation of receipt and further communication regarding the assessment of your application.
Additional information
- The program aims to promote responsible management of small boats through public education and research initiatives.
- Research supported by the program focuses on environmentally responsible boat recycling and design.
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- Abandoned Boats Program - Assessment and Removals (A&R) componentSupports removal and disposal of hazardous abandoned small boats
Frequently Asked Questions about the Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component Program
What is the Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component?
The Abandoned Boats Program – education, awareness, and research component provides financial assistance to support the awareness of small boat owners and research on recycling and responsible boat design. This funding aims to encourage public education projects as well as research initiatives focused on environmental management and the end-of-life of boats.
Who is eligible for the Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component program?
To be eligible for the Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component program, you must:
Organizations conducting public education about responsible boat ownership
Entities engaged in research on boat recycling or environmentally responsible boat design
What expenses are eligible under Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component?
Public education initiatives to inform boat owners about responsible ownership and end-of-life vessel management.
Awareness campaigns to promote environmentally sound practices for dealing with abandoned and wrecked boats.
Research projects focused on sustainable boat recycling methods.
Studies on the design of environmentally responsible vessels.
Where is the Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component available?
The Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component program is available across Canada.
Is the Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component?
Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component is funded by Transport Canada (TC)