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North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)
Supports community circular economy initiatives in North America
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 11, 2026Latest change: The NAPECA page now shows a full online application process, updated contact details, and expanded budget instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 11, 2026
Latest change: The NAPECA page now shows a full online application process, updated contact details, and expanded budget instructions.
NAPECA application process and contact details updated
The NAPECA grant page now includes a full application process section with online portal instructions, account creation, draft-saving, and submission steps. It also shows a new applicant contact endpoint and portal URL, and the reference-material and contact sections were restructured. Budget guidance was expanded to include currency, category, and overhead/travel limit details, which indicates a real update to application instructions and funding conditions. The page also retains the FAQ and project background content for the program.
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Tribal nations, Indigenous Peoples and communities, entities which are incorporated as nonprofit organizations, and academia.
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Overview
The North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) supports tribal nations, Indigenous Peoples and communities, nonprofit organizations, and academia in Canada, Mexico, and the United States with proposals up to C$150,000 to improve local well-being and the environment. Funding supports community-based circular economy initiatives, awareness campaigns, and training.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based circular economy initiatives or strategies implemented at the community level.
- Community awareness campaigns or educational programs.
- Creating information resources and sharing best practices.
- Training and capacity building, networking, and implementing pilot projects.
- Supporting innovation and the design and commercialization of circular products; building communities of practice.
Documents Needed
- The worksheet template to provide details of the project budget.
- A certificate of non-profit status of the applicant organization.
- A letter of support from an authorized representative or your main point of contact in the community, required only if the applicant organization is not part of the local or Indigenous community(ies) where the project activities will take place.
- The Declaration of acceptance of Impartiality and Independence.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tribal nations, Indigenous Peoples and communities, entities which are incorporated as nonprofit organizations, and academia.
- Indigenous governments, councils and organizations; nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), environmental groups and community-based associations; and universities, academic and public research institutions.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses
- Private individuals
- Municipal, provincial/state, territorial and federal governments
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits; equipment and supplies.
- Travel, not to exceed 15 percent of the total grant amount.
- Consultant services/Professional fees, if applicable.
- Overhead, not to exceed 15 percent of the total grant amount.
- Other expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities for which the local, state/provincial or federal government is responsible, such as construction of roads, bridges, and sewage treatment plants.
- Purchase of motor vehicles, property or land.
- Renovations.
- Pursuing legal action.
- Projects dedicated exclusively to planning, projects meant only to beautify an area, lobbying or advocacy, annual or regular organizational events/campaigns, expenses to attend general conferences, and projects implemented outside the territory of the three ECA member countries.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada, Mexico or the United States.
- North America, including all territories.
Selection criteria
- Focus on implementing community-based CE initiatives or strategies that address local, specific and clearly defined environmental issue(s) related to waste management, unsustainable use of raw materials, or other sources of pollution.
- Be achieved at the community level where they provide tangible benefits and promote the involvement of community members and organizations in one or more stages of the project, from design to implementation.
- Propose solutions that demonstrate innovation in addressing environmental issue(s) and improving local well-being and could be replicated in other regions or communities.
- Include an implementation plan that clearly identifies concrete and measurable objectives and results, specific actions/project activities, beneficiaries and actors, an approximate timeframe of implementation and a detailed budget; most results must be suitable for reporting within the timeframe of NAPECA support (i.e., 12 to 24 months).
- Be carried out by organizations that have the capabilities to successfully perform the project and can leverage other resources; create formal or informal partnerships or collaborations within the North American region; and be submitted complete, on time and through the established process. Applications will be given additional consideration if the applicant describes how the project will align with the CEC’s 2021–2025 Strategic Plan and integrate an intercultural perspective and promote the engagement of youth.
How to apply
- Proposals must be submitted in electronic format through the online application portal, available at https://www.grantinterface.ca/Process/Apply?urlkey=cec.
- To submit a proposal, applicants must create an account and complete the form online.
- Use the worksheet template to provide details of the project budget (only the portion that would be covered by the NAPECA grant).
Processing and Agreement
- Grant applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Secretariat, with the support of a team of external consultants, and a Selection Committee.
- Evaluation of grant applications takes place from January to March 2026.
- The official grants announcement is scheduled for April 2026.
- Project implementation begins in May 2026.
Additional information
- The official languages of the CEC are English, French and Spanish, and proposals may be submitted in any of these languages.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) Program
What is the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)?
The North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) supports tribal nations, Indigenous Peoples and communities, nonprofit organizations, and academia in Canada, Mexico, and the United States with proposals up to C$150,000 to improve local well-being and the environment. Funding supports community-based circular economy initiatives, awareness campaigns, and training.
How much funding can be received?
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) program?
To be eligible for the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) program, you must:
Projects must support community-based circular economy initiatives or strategies to improve local well-being and the environment.
Projects must last 12 to 24 months.
Project implementation must take place within North America, including all territories.
What expenses are eligible under North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)?
Community-based circular economy initiatives or strategies implemented at the community level.
Community awareness campaigns or educational programs.
Creating information resources and sharing best practices.
Training and capacity building, networking, and implementing pilot projects.
Supporting innovation and the design and commercialization of circular products; building communities of practice.
Who can I contact for more information about the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)?
You can contact Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) by email at napeca@cec.org.
Where is the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) available?
The North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) program is available across Canada.
Is the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) is a Grant and Funding