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ECHO Foundation — Environment
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports environmental protection initiatives in Eastern Canada
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Environment
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
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
$ 20,800
Solar-powered water system for ecological farm demonstration project
$ 16,000
Shoreline cleanups and plastic reduction program for coastal communities
$ 20,000
Urban tree planting initiative with community education workshops
$ 25,500
Conservation easement purchase for old-growth forest preservation
$ 18,000
Pollinator meadow creation with research on biodiversity benefits
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
1
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
2
Gather required documents
- Attach the three most recent Annual Reports and financial statements
- Summarize the proposed project
- Provide a detailed project budget
3
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
4
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
5
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
