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Clean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program
Funding for habitat restoration projects
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- Funding available
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers funding for habitat restoration projects on eligible properties within ERCA’s watershed jurisdiction. It supports tree planting, prairie meadow planting, and wetland creation, with grants of up to 90% or 100% depending on the project type.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Montérégie
- Ontario, Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Environment
- Target groups
- General public
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Regional
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Landowners
Eligible expenses
- Habitat restoration project costs for tree planting, prairie meadow seeding, and wetland creation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before funding approval
- Projects that do not receive the required approvals and final inspection
Eligible geographic areas
- Properties within ERCA’s watershed jurisdiction
Activities funded
- Tree planting
- Prairie meadow planting
- Wetland creation
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the project type
- Select the appropriate form for tree planting, windbreak, prairie meadow planting, or wetland.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Provide property, contact, watershed, and project details.
- Attach a project description and location map or drawing.
- Include any supporting documentation.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Use the application form provided by ERCA.
- Submit the completed form and attachments for review.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project description
- Location map or drawing
- Supporting documentation
- Cost estimate
Selection criteria
- Wetland projects are prioritized for approval based on habitat and water quality improvement values.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by ERCA and, for some projects, by a committee.
- Funding availability and eligibility are confirmed before approval.
- Wetland projects are prioritized based on habitat and water quality improvement value.
- Work must receive written technical approval, funding approval, and final satisfactory inspection before payment.
Additional information
- Applicants must use the appropriate application form for the project type.
- Supporting documentation must be included with the application.
- Projects require written technical approval, funding approval, and final satisfactory inspection.
- Landowners receiving tree grants must maintain the planted area for three years or until trees are free to grow.
Contacts
Official sources
Application form
Habitat Projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Clean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program Program
What is the Clean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program?
This program offers funding for habitat restoration projects on eligible properties within ERCA’s watershed jurisdiction. It supports tree planting, prairie meadow planting, and wetland creation, with grants of up to 90% or 100% depending on the project type.
How much funding can be received?
Clean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Clean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Clean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program program, you must:
Landowners only
Property of at least 2 acres
Within ERCA watershed
What expenses are eligible under Clean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program?
Habitat restoration project costs for tree planting, prairie meadow seeding, and wetland creation
Who can I contact for more information about the Clean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program?
You can contact Essex Region Conservation Foundation (ERCF) by email at PGiroux@erca.org or by phone at (519) 776-5209.
Where is the Clean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program available?
The Clean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program program is available Montérégie, Ontario, Quebec.