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EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada - Quebec - Canada
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EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada

Community-led freshwater projects across Canada
Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

EcoAction Stream 1 provides up to $100,000 per project to support community-led freshwater action across Canada. It funds shoreline work, cleanup, invasive species control, native planting, restoration, outreach, and water conservation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Optimize production processes
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
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
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Local

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Shoreline protection, stabilization, or improvement
  • Cleanup, removal, or diversion of waste and garbage
  • Invasive species control or removal
  • Planting indigenous plant species
  • Habitat or land restoration
  • Workshops or outreach directly paired with community action
  • Implementing freshwater recommendations from environmental management plans
  • Water conservation

Documents Needed

  • Project proposal
  • Project budget
  • Project work plan
  • Supporting documentation for feasibility or environmental screening
  • Letters of support, if available

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Indigenous organizations and governments
  • Local community organizations and service clubs

Who is not eligible

  • Projects outside Canada
  • Projects focused on brackish water or saltwater
  • Projects already underway
  • Core organizational activities
  • Lobbying, advocacy, or fundraising activities

Eligible expenses

  • Human resources, including salaries and benefits
  • Contractors and professional services
  • Travel, hospitality, venues, printing, materials, equipment, and vehicle costs
  • Administration and overhead directly tied to the project

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects focused on brackish or saltwater
  • Projects already underway or already funded by EcoAction
  • Core organizational activities and legally required activities
  • Projects only for beautification, lobbying, advocacy, fundraising, or recreational purposes
  • Studies, research, monitoring, land acquisition, vehicle purchase, and capital assets over $10,000

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed in three stages: administrative, technical, and final review.
  • Applicants are notified in writing of the decision.
  • Approved projects must negotiate a Contribution Agreement.
  • Reports are required throughout the project.
  • Final payment is released after the final report is submitted, reviewed, and approved.

Additional information

  • Applications were accepted through GCEMS, ECCC's online system.
  • All applicants were notified in writing.
  • Approved projects require a Contribution Agreement.
  • Final payment is held back until the final report is approved.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada Program

What is the EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada?

EcoAction Stream 1 provides up to $100,000 per project to support community-led freshwater action across Canada. It funds shoreline work, cleanup, invasive species control, native planting, restoration, outreach, and water conservation.

How much funding can be received?

EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada program?

To be eligible for the EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada program, you must: Addresses fresh water Strong community involvement Canadian organization

What expenses are eligible under EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada?

Shoreline protection, stabilization, or improvement Cleanup, removal, or diversion of waste and garbage Invasive species control or removal Planting indigenous plant species Habitat or land restoration Workshops or outreach directly paired with community action Implementing freshwater recommendations from environmental management plans Water conservation

Who can I contact for more information about the EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada?

You can contact Canada Water Agency (CWA).

Where is the EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada available?

The EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada a grant, loan, or tax credit?

EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada is a Grant and Funding