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Environment and Sustainability Fund
Support for local environmental and sustainability initiatives
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: The fund now lists a broader set of environmental material topics, adds explicit exclusions, and clarifies that applications are accepted online only from June 1 to September 30 with decisions shared in the first quarter.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The fund now lists a broader set of environmental material topics, adds explicit exclusions, and clarifies that applications are accepted online only from June 1 to September 30 with decisions shared in the first quarter.
Environment and Sustainability Fund scope and process updated
The Environment & Sustainability Fund now describes a broader, more detailed set of environmental material topics, including biodiversity and ecosystems, climate adaptation and environmental resilience, air quality, water and pollution prevention, waste reduction and circularity, environmental monitoring, research and data, environmental education and awareness, and selective carbon-related projects. The page also adds explicit funding exceptions, including proposals outside the online submission window of June 1 to September 30, political parties, candidates, or advocacy organizations, core funding, individuals except certain scholarship or award recipients, third-party fundraising, conferences outside key objectives, for-profit organizations, discriminatory organizations, individual school initiatives, and projects that conflict with Bruce Power’s policies, values, or regulatory obligations. It further clarifies that applications are submitted online only during June 1-September 30,
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Environment and Sustainability Fund supports locally relevant environmental initiatives aligned with Bruce Power’s environment- and sustainability-related topics. It prioritizes projects such as biodiversity and ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation and environmental resilience, and air, water, and pollution prevention efforts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
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
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Biodiversity and ecosystems projects, including protection, restoration, monitoring, and enhancement of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, habitat connectivity, species at risk, and use of local and native species.
- Climate adaptation and environmental resilience initiatives, including nature based or hybrid solutions for extreme weather, flooding, erosion, and other climate related risks.
- Air quality, water, and pollution prevention projects that protect or improve air quality, surface and groundwater quality, or reduce the risk of pollution and environmental degradation.
- Waste reduction and circularity initiatives that support waste diversion, material reuse, recovery, or demonstration of circular economy approaches with environmental benefit.
- Environmental monitoring, research, data, education, and awareness initiatives, including applied research, monitoring programs, pilot initiatives, and programs that build environmental literacy.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is not eligible
- Political parties, candidates, or advocacy organizations.
- Individuals, except recipients of scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards and internships.
- Any for-profit organization.
- Organizations that discriminate in any way against any race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core funding, including staff wages, advertising, utilities, and rent.
- Third party fundraising initiatives.
- Conferences, except those that fall within the key funding objectives and are open to the public.
- Individual school initiatives, such as playground equipment and lunch programs.
- Projects that conflict with Bruce Power’s policies, values, or regulatory obligations.
Selection criteria
- Projects that deliver measurable environmental outcomes are prioritized.
- Projects that strengthen ecosystem resilience are prioritized.
- Projects that support the long-term sustainability of the regions in which Bruce Power operates are prioritized.
How to apply
- Access the online application between June 1 and September 30; the application link is only available during this window.
- Submit the application online, as applications via email are not accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding decisions for each calendar year will be communicated in the first quarter of the year via the email included in the original proposal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Environment and Sustainability Fund Program
What is the Environment and Sustainability Fund?
Environment and Sustainability Fund supports locally relevant environmental initiatives aligned with Bruce Power’s environment- and sustainability-related topics. It prioritizes projects such as biodiversity and ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation and environmental resilience, and air, water, and pollution prevention efforts.
What expenses are eligible under Environment and Sustainability Fund?
Biodiversity and ecosystems projects, including protection, restoration, monitoring, and enhancement of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, habitat connectivity, species at risk, and use of local and native species.
Climate adaptation and environmental resilience initiatives, including nature based or hybrid solutions for extreme weather, flooding, erosion, and other climate related risks.
Air quality, water, and pollution prevention projects that protect or improve air quality, surface and groundwater quality, or reduce the risk of pollution and environmental degradation.
Waste reduction and circularity initiatives that support waste diversion, material reuse, recovery, or demonstration of circular economy approaches with environmental benefit.
Environmental monitoring, research, data, education, and awareness initiatives, including applied research, monitoring programs, pilot initiatives, and programs that build environmental literacy.
Who can I contact for more information about the Environment and Sustainability Fund?
You can contact Bruce Power by email at BNPD_ES_Fund@brucepower.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Environment and Sustainability Fund available?
The Environment and Sustainability Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Environment and Sustainability Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Environment and Sustainability Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Environment and Sustainability Fund?
Environment and Sustainability Fund is funded by Bruce Power