ECHO Foundation — Environment

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the ECHO Foundation — Environment a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ECHO Foundation — Environment is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the ECHO Foundation — Environment?

ECHO Foundation — Environment is funded by ECHO Foundation

Q: Who is eligible for the ECHO Foundation — Environment program?

To be eligible for the ECHO Foundation — Environment program, you must: • Must be a registered Canadian charitable organization with a Revenue Canada BN/charitable registration number. • Environmental grants focus on organizations operating in Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic provinces). • Grants cannot be used for political activities.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the ECHO Foundation — Environment?

You can contact ECHO Foundation by email at kleonard@echofoundation.ca or by phone at (514) 843-5112.

Q: Where is the ECHO Foundation — Environment available?

The ECHO Foundation — Environment program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: September 9, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports environmental protection initiatives in Eastern Canada

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

ECHO Foundation

Program status

Open

Overview

The ECHO Foundation — Environment Grant supports initiatives in Eastern Canada aimed at protecting ecologically significant natural areas and promoting sustainable environmental practices; eligible activities include land conservation and practical projects fostering sustainability.

Activities funded

Protection of natural areas of ecological importance in Eastern Canada.
Initiatives designed to promote and enhance sustainable environmental practices.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 27,500

Restoration of wetland habitats including native plant reintroduction

$ 18,000

Pollinator meadow creation with research on biodiversity benefits

$ 20,800

Solar-powered water system for ecological farm demonstration project

$ 20,000

Urban tree planting initiative with community education workshops

$ 16,000

Shoreline cleanups and plastic reduction program for coastal communities

$ 25,500

Conservation easement purchase for old-growth forest preservation

Eligibility

The applicant must be a registered Canadian charity with a Revenue Canada BN/charitable registration number.
The organization must provide a history and documentation of past activities (Annual Reports and financial statements).
The proposed project must focus on the protection of natural areas of ecological importance or advance sustainable environmental practices in Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, or the Atlantic provinces).

Who is eligible?

Registered charitable organizations with a focus on environmental initiatives
Organizations operating in Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces)
Organizations engaged in the protection of natural areas of ecological importance
Organizations promoting and enhancing sustainable environmental practices

Who is not eligible

Organizations seeking funding for political activities.

Eligible geographic areas

Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces)

Selection criteria

Merit of the project presented, particularly for the concrete environmental initiatives.

How to apply

Prepare letter of inquiry

Prepare a letter of inquiry addressed to the Echo Foundation
Include the charitable organization’s history
Provide the Revenue Canada BN/charitable registration number
Add the complete mailing address

Gather required documents

Attach the three most recent Annual Reports and financial statements
Summarize the proposed project
Provide a detailed project budget

Detail project and funding information

Specify the amount of the grant requested
List confirmed and potential funders and their contributions
Include the name and direct telephone number of the project lead
List similar projects

Verify compliance with requirements

Ensure all correspondence includes sender’s complete contact information: name, position, mailing address, direct telephone number
Verify that the application does not request funding for political activities

Submit application to Echo Foundation

Submit the complete application with all supporting documents to the Echo Foundation by mail or email

Additional information

All correspondence must include complete contact information, including the sender’s name, position, mailing address, and direct telephone number.
Grants may not be used for political activities.
Applications should include lists of similar projects and both confirmed and potential sources of project funding with respective contribution amounts.
Applicants must provide the three most recent Annual Reports and financial statements with their request.

Contacts

kleonard@echofoundation.ca

(514) 843-5112

QC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the ECHO Foundation — Environment Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ECHO Foundation — Environment. 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.