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Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP)
Funding for ballast water innovation projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 25, 2023
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
This program provides up to $5,000,000 per project in contribution funding. It supports projects that address ballast water management system challenges in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region through research, testing, data collection, training, and knowledge-sharing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 25, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Studies, research, development, testing, and knowledge-sharing on ballast water management systems
- Data collection and reporting on BWMS performance in varying water conditions
- Development and demonstration of solutions for installation, operation, and maintenance challenges
- Training and best-practice initiatives for vessel crews
- Other activities addressing BWMS challenges in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region
Documents Needed
- Completed project proposal using the required templates
- Legal documents confirming the organization’s legal entity status
- Letters of financial support from other contributors
- Budget with project costs by fiscal year
- Conflict of interest questionnaire and authorized declaration
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit private organizations
- Provinces and territories
- Municipalities and local or regional governments
- Canada Port authorities
- Not-for-profit private organizations
- Public sector organizations
- Academia
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and benefits
- Contracted services, translation, room rentals, conference fees, travel, and administrative costs
- Purchase or lease of equipment, technologies, software, systems, supplies, and related assets
- Testing, analysis, sampling, monitoring, training, communication, and data services
- Insurance, licenses, permits, storage, and other approved project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before approval or after the final claim date
- GST, HST, provincial sales tax, and other refundable taxes or charges
- Land and building purchases, including related real estate fees
- Loan financing charges and interest payments
- Costs already reimbursed by other funding sources
Eligible geographic areas
- Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and receipt is confirmed
- Project proposals are assessed against program objectives and selection criteria
- Applicants are notified whether their project was selected for funding
- A funding agreement must be signed before reimbursements begin
- Transport Canada may review project risk, reporting needs, and audit requirements before agreement finalization
Additional information
- The program application period is closed.
- Applicants are expected to use the provided project proposal templates.
- Transport Canada reserves the right to accept or reject any project proposal.
- All recipients must respect the Official Languages Act.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP). 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 Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP)?
This program provides up to $5,000,000 per project in contribution funding. It supports projects that address ballast water management system challenges in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region through research, testing, data collection, training, and knowledge-sharing.
How much funding can be received?
Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP) program?
To be eligible for the Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP) program, you must:
Canadian legal entity
Project in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region
Sufficient up-front funding
What expenses are eligible under Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP)?
Studies, research, development, testing, and knowledge-sharing on ballast water management systems
Data collection and reporting on BWMS performance in varying water conditions
Development and demonstration of solutions for installation, operation, and maintenance challenges
Training and best-practice initiatives for vessel crews
Other activities addressing BWMS challenges in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region
Who can I contact for more information about the Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP)?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at BallastWaterProgram-ProgrammeEauDeBallast@tc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP) available?
The Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP) program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP) is a Grant and Funding