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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: March 4, 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.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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)