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EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada
Community-led freshwater projects across Canada
Last Update: May 15, 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
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
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
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EcoAction - Stream 1 - Community-led Freshwater Action across Canada. 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.
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