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ECHO Foundation — Environment
Supports environmental protection initiatives in Eastern Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Protection of natural areas of ecological importance in Eastern Canada.
- Initiatives designed to promote and enhance sustainable environmental practices.
Eligibility
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the ECHO Foundation — Environment Program
What is the ECHO Foundation — Environment?
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.
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.
What expenses are eligible under ECHO Foundation — Environment?
Protection of natural areas of ecological importance in Eastern Canada.
Initiatives designed to promote and enhance sustainable environmental practices.
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.
Where is the ECHO Foundation — Environment available?
The ECHO Foundation — Environment program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the ECHO Foundation — Environment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ECHO Foundation — Environment is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the ECHO Foundation — Environment?
ECHO Foundation — Environment is funded by ECHO Foundation