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Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge

Q: Who is eligible for the Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge program?

To be eligible for the Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge program, you must: Environmental organizations working on freshwater issues in the Great Lakes.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge?

You can contact Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

Q: Where is the Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge available?

The Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge?

Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge is funded by Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Supports efforts to conserve and sustainably manage freshwater resources.

Grant and Funding

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Overview

This program offers financial assistance to environmental organizations and initiatives committed to conserving the freshwater ecosystems of the Great Lakes basin. It aims to support sustainable water management practices, policy-making, and community engagement to ensure long-term water quality and availability.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

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

Provincial

Activities funded

Watershed management and pollution prevention activities.
Research and data collection on water quality and quantity.
Community-based water conservation programs.
Policy advocacy projects related to freshwater ecosystems.

Examples of admissible projects:

Implement water-saving measures in industrial facilities to conserve freshwater resources.

Support community rainwater harvesting to improve water security for agriculture.

Documents Needed

Letter of inquiry describing project purpose, objectives, methodology, and total cost.

Eligibility

Organizations dedicated to freshwater conservation in the Great Lakes region, with effort to strengthen the environmental community and inform policy development.

Who is eligible?

Environmental non-governmental organizations involved in water conservation.

Eligible expenses

Not specified.

Eligible geographic areas

Great Lakes basin

Selection criteria

Alignment with freshwater conservation goals.
Potential for long-term impact and sustainability.
Organizational capacity to execute the project.

How to apply

Submit a letter of inquiry describing the project purpose, objectives, methodology, and total cost.Await response and possible invitation to submit a full proposal.Prepare and submit a detailed project proposal if requested.Follow up with the foundation as needed during the review process.

Additional information

Grants are offered occasionally in Canada, primarily for initiatives benefiting freshwater conservation.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Environment - Addressing the Freshwater Challenge. 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.