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Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V
Funding for federal contaminated site remediation
Latest source updateLast Update: June 30, 2026Latest change: FCSAP now shows Phase IV running from 2020 to 2025, Phase V from 2025 to 2030, a new contact email, and updated eligibility wording for sites contaminated before April 1, 1998.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 30, 2026
Latest change: FCSAP now shows Phase IV running from 2020 to 2025, Phase V from 2025 to 2030, a new contact email, and updated eligibility wording for sites contaminated before April 1, 1998.
FCSAP dates, contact and eligibility updated
The FCSAP pages now show Phase IV as 2020 to 2025 and Phase V as 2025 to 2030, and the contact email is now pascf-fcsap@ec.gc.ca. The eligibility language also now says sites contaminated before April 1, 1998 were originally eligible, and Phase V continues to prioritize high-risk sites and communities where Indigenous Peoples, racialized, and low-income Canadians live. Funding summary wording was also softened to more than $5 billion total spending, more than $4 billion in remediation, and more than $500 million from custodians, while the announced amounts remain $1.16 billion for Phase IV and $1.48 billion for Phase V.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Federal departments, agencies, and consolidated Crown corporations that are responsible for federal contaminated sites.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan supports federal departments, agencies, and consolidated Crown corporations responsible for contaminated sites across Canada. It helps assess, remediate, and reduce risks at federal contaminated sites, with Phase V funding for the highest-risk sites and other sites in communities where Indigenous Peoples, racialized, and low-income Canadians live.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Assess federal contaminated sites.
- Remediate federal contaminated sites.
- Put in place measures to reduce risks to the environment and human health.
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Federal departments, agencies, and consolidated Crown corporations that are responsible for federal contaminated sites.
Eligible expenses
- Site assessments.
- Remediation activities.
- Care and maintenance work to prevent catastrophic failures on higher-risk sites.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Reserve lands
- The north
- Areas where Indigenous Peoples, racialized, and low-income Canadians live
Selection criteria
- Phase V focuses on the highest priority sites.
- In Phase V (2025 to 2030), the government will continue to address the highest risk sites, as well as other sites in areas where Indigenous Peoples, racialized, and low-income Canadians live.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V Program
What is the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V?
The Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan supports federal departments, agencies, and consolidated Crown corporations responsible for contaminated sites across Canada. It helps assess, remediate, and reduce risks at federal contaminated sites, with Phase V funding for the highest-risk sites and other sites in communities where Indigenous Peoples, racialized, and low-income Canadians live.
Who is eligible for the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V program?
To be eligible for the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V program, you must:
Sites contaminated before April 1, 1998 were originally eligible.
All sites on reserve lands and in the north became eligible in Phase IV, even if contaminated after 1998.
Sites transferred to Indigenous Services Canada for addition to First Nations reserves, or inherited as the “custodian of last resort,” may be eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V?
Assess federal contaminated sites.
Remediate federal contaminated sites.
Put in place measures to reduce risks to the environment and human health.
Who can I contact for more information about the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at fcsap.pascg@ec.gc.ca.
Where is the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V available?
The Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V program is available across Canada.
Is the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V?
Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) - Phase V is funded by Government of Canada