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Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions
Funding for landfill methane monitoring pilots
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 14, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $200,000 per project to support pilot-scale testing of emerging landfill methane monitoring and automation technologies. It funds the installation, operation, and evaluation of systems that help reduce methane emissions from Canadian landfills.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 14, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation, operation, and evaluation of landfill methane monitoring technologies.
- Pilot testing of drone-based methane measurement systems.
- Testing continuous methane monitoring systems.
- Testing automated wellfield tuning systems and other monitoring technologies.
Documents Needed
- Project application form.
- Project description and technical details.
- Budget with all contributions and expenditures.
- Information on any consultants or technical experts involved.
- Details on other funding sources or in-kind contributions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Indigenous organizations and communities.
- Research, academic, and educational institutions.
- For-profit organizations, including small businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
- Provincial, territorial, municipal, and local governments and their agencies.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for project staff.
- Consultants, contractors, and professional services.
- Travel, field costs, materials, and supplies.
- Communication, printing, equipment rentals and purchases, and laboratory analyses.
- Vehicle costs, capital assets, and eligible overhead or administrative costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and program fit.
- ECCC may request additional information or clarification.
- Applicants are notified of the application status through GCEMS, generally within one month.
- Successful applicants must negotiate and sign a funding agreement before funds are disbursed or work starts.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit multiple applications for different projects.
- The program will evaluate and approve projects as they are received.
- Successful applicants must sign a contribution agreement before funding is paid or work begins.
- Recipients must provide regular progress reports and a final report.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions. 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 Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions?
This program provides up to $200,000 per project to support pilot-scale testing of emerging landfill methane monitoring and automation technologies. It funds the installation, operation, and evaluation of systems that help reduce methane emissions from Canadian landfills.
How much funding can be received?
Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions program?
To be eligible for the Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions program, you must:
Project must be in Canada.
New technology use at landfill.
Applicable to open or closed MSW landfills.
What expenses are eligible under Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions?
Installation, operation, and evaluation of landfill methane monitoring technologies.
Pilot testing of drone-based methane measurement systems.
Testing continuous methane monitoring systems.
Testing automated wellfield tuning systems and other monitoring technologies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions?
You can contact Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) by email at ges-dechets-ghg-waste@ec.gc.ca.
Where is the Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions available?
The Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions program is available across Canada.
Is the Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emerging approaches for reducing landfill methane emissions is a Grant and Funding