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Funding to Support Public Travel
Public travel support for environmental review participation
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1,000 to support public travel for participation in Environmental Assessment Expert Panel sessions and workshops. It helps cover eligible travel-related expenses such as transportation, meals, lodging, and incidentals.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in Environmental Assessment Expert Panel engagement sessions
- Participation in Environmental Assessment Expert Panel workshops
Documents Needed
- Completed funding application form
- Supporting documentation
- Electronic Payment Request form, if enrolling in direct deposit
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Members of the public
Who is not eligible
- Governmental organizations, except Indigenous governments
- Recipients already funded for Indigenous participation in the environmental review
Eligible expenses
- Travel costs for participation in an Expert Panel session or workshop
- Transportation, meals, lodging, and incidentals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Preparatory community meetings
- Preparation of submissions
Selection criteria
- Value added by the applicant’s participation
- Direct interest, community knowledge, or relevant expertise
- Meeting location more than 100 km from the applicant’s community
- Cost-effective transportation choice
- Only one representative per group
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the funding application form.
- Gather the required supporting documentation.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed application by email or mail to the Responsible federal organization.
- Submit at least one week before the travel date.
- Step 3: Await the decision
- The application is reviewed and the Agency President makes the final decision.
- You are notified by letter and/or email.
- Step 4: Finalize funding arrangements
- If approved, sign the contribution agreement with the Agency.
- Only eligible expenses incurred after signing can be reimbursed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee
- The committee assesses alignment with participation opportunities and expense relevance
- The Agency President makes the final funding decision
- Applicants are notified by letter and/or email
- A contribution agreement must be signed before reimbursement
Additional information
- Funding is provided on a case-by-case basis.
- Only one representative per group may be funded.
- Applicants should use the most cost-effective means of transport.
- Travel must be tied to an approved contribution agreement before reimbursement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Funding to Support Public Travel Program
What is the Funding to Support Public Travel?
This program provides up to $1,000 to support public travel for participation in Environmental Assessment Expert Panel sessions and workshops. It helps cover eligible travel-related expenses such as transportation, meals, lodging, and incidentals.
How much funding can be received?
Funding to Support Public Travel Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Funding to Support Public Travel program?
To be eligible for the Funding to Support Public Travel program, you must:
Member of the public
Relevant knowledge or direct interest in the review
Registered for an Expert Panel session or workshop
What expenses are eligible under Funding to Support Public Travel?
Participation in Environmental Assessment Expert Panel engagement sessions
Participation in Environmental Assessment Expert Panel workshops
Who can I contact for more information about the Funding to Support Public Travel?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at PFP.PAFP@ceaa-acee.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-582-1884.
Where is the Funding to Support Public Travel available?
The Funding to Support Public Travel program is available across Canada.
Is the Funding to Support Public Travel a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Funding to Support Public Travel is a Grant and Funding