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Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream
Funding for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction projects
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 5,000,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports projects that reduce phosphorus losses to Lake Erie and help prevent toxic and nuisance algae. The maximum funding is $5 million per year, and eligible activities include precision conservation measures, strategic science and monitoring, and outreach to promote best management practices.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000,000
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2025
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian conservation authorities
- Indigenous organizations, governments, individuals, boards, commissions, communities, associations, and authorities
- Municipalities
- Not-for-profit organizations, including charities, volunteer groups, professional associations, and NGOs
Who is not eligible
- Provincial government agencies
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and benefits
- Professional services, including accounting, monitoring, communications, translation, audit and legal fees
- Travel, materials and supplies, printing, and distribution
- Equipment purchase or rental, vehicle rental and operation, and contractors
- Overhead, eligible taxes, and other pre-approved project-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects focused on water quantity issues
- Projects outside the defined geographical area
- Projects aimed at increasing production or replacing equipment
- Normal operating activities, commercial expansion, or lobbying activities
- Wastewater infrastructure projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Lake Erie Canadian watershed
- Thames River watershed
- Sydenham River watershed
- Leamington tributaries watersheds
Activities funded
- Implement precision conservation actions to reduce phosphorus losses in targeted locations.
- Increase natural cover on private lands through measures such as wetland restoration and riparian buffers.
- Use strategic science and monitoring to assess phosphorus reduction results.
- Carry out outreach and engagement to encourage wider adoption of best management practices.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the online system
- Sign in through ECCC’s Single Window system.
- Access GCEMS through your organization profile.
- Step 2: Complete the Letter of Intent
- Fill in all required sections of the form.
- Provide the project summary, overview, activity details, budget, and evaluation plan.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the Letter of Intent through the GCEMS portal.
- Ensure the form is complete before submission.
- Step 4: Await review
- ECCC reviews eligible submissions.
- Successful applicants may be invited to contribution agreement negotiations.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent form
- Project summary information
- Project budget and annual funding breakdown
- Evaluation plan and performance measures
- Supporting material, if provided
Selection criteria
- Expected results, including BMP adoption and phosphorus reduction
- Project feasibility, including work plan, methods, timelines, and permits
- Applicant experience and capacity to deliver the project
- Value for money, including other cash or in-kind contributions
- Ability to involve Indigenous communities and share results
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of Intent were first reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible proposals were then evaluated by ECCC against the program criteria.
- External advisors could be consulted, but ECCC made the approval decision.
- Successful applicants would negotiate a contribution agreement with ECCC.
Additional information
- Letters of Intent had to be submitted online through ECCC’s Single Window and GCEMS portal.
- Incomplete Letters of Intent were not reviewed.
- Successful applicants would continue through contribution agreement negotiations with ECCC.
- Supporting material such as photos or maps could be included if clearly referenced in the application.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream Program
What is the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream?
This program supports projects that reduce phosphorus losses to Lake Erie and help prevent toxic and nuisance algae. The maximum funding is $5 million per year, and eligible activities include precision conservation measures, strategic science and monitoring, and outreach to promote best management practices.
How much funding can be received?
Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream program?
To be eligible for the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream program, you must:
Project must reduce phosphorus loads to Lake Erie.
Project must be in the Lake Erie Canadian watershed.
Applicant must show relevant expertise.
What expenses are eligible under Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream?
Staff salaries and benefits
Professional services, including accounting, monitoring, communications, translation, audit and legal fees
Travel, materials and supplies, printing, and distribution
Equipment purchase or rental, vehicle rental and operation, and contractors
Overhead, eligible taxes, and other pre-approved project-related costs
Who can I contact for more information about the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at GreatLakes-GrandsLacs@cwa-aec.gc.ca.
Where is the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream available?
The Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative: Preventing toxic and nuisance algae — Lake Erie Precision Conservation sub-stream is a Grant and Funding