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Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream
Supports public participation in chemicals management
Latest source updateLast Update: August 11, 2026Latest change: The contribution program reopened, with a new application deadline of August 28, 2026, expanded funding, and updated eligible applicants and activities.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 11, 2026
Latest change: The contribution program reopened, with a new application deadline of August 28, 2026, expanded funding, and updated eligible applicants and activities.
Program reopened with new funding and deadline
The Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program is now open again, with a call for proposals launch date of July 15, 2026 and a closing date of August 28, 2026. The funding envelope changed from one project of up to $100K over 10 months to up to $586,000 total over two years, with projects anticipated to begin as early as November 2026 and finish by March 31, 2028. Eligibility and scope were also broadened: Indigenous governments and agencies are now listed among eligible applicants, and the activity list now includes plain language materials, public education and awareness of chemical health risks, and support for technical/scientific and traditional experts.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
August 28, 2026
Opened July 15, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Not-for-profit organizations, including voluntary organizations, educational institutions, and community organizations.
See full eligibility
Overview
This program offered up to $100,000 for projects supporting public participation in Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan. It funded outreach, capacity-building, engagement, and reporting activities focused on priority populations and disproportionately impacted communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
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
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Leading engagement opportunities, including educational workshops, presentations, roundtables, symposiums, and lived experience panels.
- Leading development of plain language materials, including infographics, videos, and online resource hubs with tools and resources, about the CMP and substances being assessed.
- Developing or disseminating resources and strategies to support public education and awareness of the health risks of chemicals.
- Using the new Plan of Priorities and/or the List of Substances Prioritized for Assessment to conduct analysis of key substances or areas of potential impact for the priority populations.
- Providing financial resources to hire technical/scientific and traditional experts, foster the capacity of individuals with lived/living experience, and report on findings, opportunities, and future activities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations, including voluntary organizations, educational institutions, and community organizations.
- Regional, municipal and Indigenous governments and agencies, including health authorities.
Selection criteria
- Projects focused on disproportionately impacted populations are prioritized.
- Additional consideration may be given to pilot initiatives testing innovative engagement models.
How to apply
- Step 1: Request application materials
- Email cmp-participation-pgpc@hc-sc.gc.ca to receive the applicant guide and application form.
Additional information
- The program is part of the Chemicals Management Plan.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Indigenous participation streamSupport for Indigenous participation in chemicals management
Frequently Asked Questions about the Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream Program
What is the Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream?
This program offered up to $100,000 for projects supporting public participation in Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan. It funded outreach, capacity-building, engagement, and reporting activities focused on priority populations and disproportionately impacted communities.
How much funding can be received?
Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is August 28, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream program?
To be eligible for the Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream program, you must:
Not-for-profit organizations, including voluntary organizations, educational institutions, and community organizations.
Regional, municipal and Indigenous governments and agencies, including health authorities.
What expenses are eligible under Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream?
Leading engagement opportunities, including educational workshops, presentations, roundtables, symposiums, and lived experience panels.
Leading development of plain language materials, including infographics, videos, and online resource hubs with tools and resources, about the CMP and substances being assessed.
Developing or disseminating resources and strategies to support public education and awareness of the health risks of chemicals.
Using the new Plan of Priorities and/or the List of Substances Prioritized for Assessment to conduct analysis of key substances or areas of potential impact for the priority populations.
Providing financial resources to hire technical/scientific and traditional experts, foster the capacity of individuals with lived/living experience, and report on findings, opportunities, and future activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at cmp-participation-pgpc@hc-sc.gc.ca.
Where is the Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream available?
The Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program: Public participation stream program is available across Canada.