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EcoAction — Stream 2 - Canada
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EcoAction — Stream 2

Funding for freshwater innovation across Canada
Offered by
Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Official source: canada.ca
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 200,000
Deadline
April 10, 2025
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Not-for-profit organizations

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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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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
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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

Official resources

Official page

Eco Action Stream 2: Freshwater Sustainability and Innovation across Canada

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

Selection criteria

  • Quality and completeness of the application
  • Scientific and technical feasibility
  • Alignment with program priorities and criteria

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the application
    • Develop the project proposal and budget in GCEMS.
    • Include matching funding sources and required project details.
  • Step 2: Submit through GCEMS
    • Use the Grants and Contributions Enterprise Management System to submit the application.
    • Submit before the deadline for consideration.
  • Step 3: Await review and decision
    • Applications are reviewed by the program team and technical experts.
    • Successful applicants are contacted to negotiate a contribution agreement.

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

EcoActionStream2-EcoActionVolet2@cwa-aec.gc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the EcoAction — Stream 2 Program

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.

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