Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component
Last Update: September 29, 2025
Canada
Supports boat owner education and sustainable boat recycling research
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
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.
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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 62,500
Conducting study on biodegradable materials for small boats
$ 69,000
Launching an online awareness campaign about boat abandonment impacts
$ 90,000
Researching new eco-friendly boat hull recycling methods
$ 56,500
Developing educational workshops on responsible boat ownership
$ 54,500
Designing an informational toolkit for marina operator education
$ 46,300
Implementing an interactive school program about marine debris prevention
Eligibility
- The project must focus on public education related to responsible small boat ownership or end-of-life management practices.
- The project may involve research on environmentally responsible boat design or recycling of end-of-life boats.
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
1
Assess project eligibility
- Review eligibility criteria for the EA&R component
- Determine if your project focuses on public education or research related to responsible boat management
2
Prepare supporting documents
- Gather documentation demonstrating the educational or research focus of your project
- Prepare supporting data on responsible boat management or boat recycling
3
Complete application form
- Complete the official grant application form for the Abandoned Boats Program
- Clearly describe the objectives, activities, and anticipated results of your education or research project
4
Submit application package
- Submit your completed application with all required documents to the designated authority
- Keep a copy of all materials for your records
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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