Closed
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 10, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
EcoAction Stream 2 provides funding of up to $200,000 for freshwater sustainability and innovation projects in Canada. It supports innovative technologies, circular economy solutions, and freshwater data and knowledge initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 10, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 100 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing, testing, or demonstrating innovative freshwater solutions
- Scaling or transferring proven freshwater tools and technologies
- Freshwater-related studies that support circular economy opportunities
- Projects that improve freshwater data access and use
- Projects that integrate Indigenous knowledge for freshwater stewardship
Documents Needed
- Project application form in GCEMS
- Project budget, including matching funding sources
- Project work plan and expected results
- Required permits or approvals, if applicable
- Contribution agreement details, if approved
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Municipal and local governments
- Research, academic, and educational institutions
- For-profit small businesses and companies with fewer than 100 employees
- Indigenous organizations, governments, and authorities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Canada
- Projects already underway or completed before the agreement is signed
- Projects focused on brackish water or saltwater activities
- Projects that are mainly for beautification, lobbying, or fundraising
- Ongoing core organizational activities
Eligible expenses
- Human resources, including salaries and benefits
- Contractor and professional service fees
- Travel, hospitality, events, and vehicle costs
- Equipment, supplies, printing, production, and distribution
- Land securement costs and limited overhead or administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital asset purchases
- Planning without direct action and measurable results
- Core organizational activities and regular annual events
- Infrastructure construction, land acquisition, and site decontamination
- Vehicle purchase, incentives and rebates, and micro-grants to third parties
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed first for administrative eligibility.
- Qualified applications then receive a technical review.
- A review committee assesses program priorities and criteria.
- Successful applicants are contacted to negotiate a contribution agreement.
- Approved recipients must submit reports during the project and a final report at the end.
Additional information
- Projects can be single-year or multi-year.
- Funding applications are merit-based and competitive.
- At least one performance indicator must be identified.
- The current application period is closed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EcoAction — Stream 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EcoAction — Stream 2. 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 2?
EcoAction Stream 2 provides funding of up to $200,000 for freshwater sustainability and innovation projects in Canada. It supports innovative technologies, circular economy solutions, and freshwater data and knowledge initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
EcoAction — Stream 2 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the EcoAction — Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the EcoAction — Stream 2 program, you must:
Must address a program objective
Must show measurable results
Must be implemented in Canada
What expenses are eligible under EcoAction — Stream 2?
Developing, testing, or demonstrating innovative freshwater solutions
Scaling or transferring proven freshwater tools and technologies
Freshwater-related studies that support circular economy opportunities
Projects that improve freshwater data access and use
Projects that integrate Indigenous knowledge for freshwater stewardship
Who can I contact for more information about the EcoAction — Stream 2?
You can contact Canada Water Agency (CWA) by email at EcoActionStream2-EcoActionVolet2@cwa-aec.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the EcoAction — Stream 2 available?
The EcoAction — Stream 2 program is available across Canada.
Is the EcoAction — Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EcoAction — Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding