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Dragonfly Fund
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Supports environmental solutions and community resilience initiatives
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This program provides funding to support environmental and community resilience initiatives, with a maximum amount not specified. Eligible activities include work in toxic elimination, climate resilience, fresh water conservation, and land and soil health.
Activities funded
- Solutions to limit, reduce, and eliminate harmful human-made chemicals.
- Community-based initiatives that build resilience to climate change.
- Efforts that protect and conserve fresh water and its role in ecosystem and human health.
- Protective, restorative, and regenerative practices that improve land and soil health.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 45,000
Replace PFAS coatings and upgrade wastewater controls in production
$ 38,000
Install rain gardens and cistern system to reduce flooding and water use
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a private North American business, or a Canadian charity or non-profit organization.
- The proposed initiative must align with Dragonfly Ventures’ mission, vision, and values.
- The project must fit at least one of the fund’s focus areas (toxic elimination, climate resilience, fresh water conservation, or land and soil health).
Who is eligible?
- Private North American businesses
- Canadian charities
- Canadian non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- North America (for private businesses)
- Canada (for charities and non-profit organizations)
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Confirm alignment
- Ensure your organization fits the eligible applicant types.
- Confirm your initiative aligns with the mission, vision, and values and at least one funding focus area.
- Contact Dragonfly Ventures to express interest and learn more about the funding opportunity.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Dragonfly Ventures is open to exploring new relationships that align with its mission, vision, and values.
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