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Great Lakes Local Action Fund
Supports local Great Lakes protection projects
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 7, 2026Latest change: The Great Lakes Local Action Fund page now shows a 2026 call for applications with a November 6, 2026 deadline, 2027 project dates, and up to $100,000 per project.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 7, 2026
Latest change: The Great Lakes Local Action Fund page now shows a 2026 call for applications with a November 6, 2026 deadline, 2027 project dates, and up to $100,000 per project.
Great Lakes Local Action Fund 2026 call now open
The Great Lakes Local Action Fund page now shows a 2026 call for applications with a deadline of 2 p.m. on November 6, 2026. Eligible projects are listed for the period January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, and the round states up to $100,000 per project.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Great Lakes Local Action Fund supports local projects that help communities improve climate resilience and water quality in the Great Lakes ecosystem. It provides up to $100,000 for activities such as ecosystem restoration, shoreline and habitat protection, water quality improvement, and public awareness.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
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
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Projects that engage community members in protecting or restoring the Great Lakes and their connecting rivers.
- Projects that improve climate change resiliency through ecosystem protection and restoration.
- Projects that protect and improve water quality through prevention, mitigation and public awareness.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community-based organizations
- Municipal governments
- Conservation authorities
- Indigenous communities
- Academic institutions
- Industry and non-profit associations or organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Apply online with Transfer Payment Ontario.
Additional information
- The program has funded multiple rounds of local projects across Ontario.
- The current information is from an archived or historical call.
- The published deadline shown in the source has passed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Great Lakes Local Action Fund Program
What is the Great Lakes Local Action Fund?
The Great Lakes Local Action Fund supports local projects that help communities improve climate resilience and water quality in the Great Lakes ecosystem. It provides up to $100,000 for activities such as ecosystem restoration, shoreline and habitat protection, water quality improvement, and public awareness.
How much funding can be received?
Great Lakes Local Action Fund Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Great Lakes Local Action Fund program?
To be eligible for the Great Lakes Local Action Fund program, you must:
Legal incorporated entity
Local-scale community project
Great Lakes or connecting rivers focus
What expenses are eligible under Great Lakes Local Action Fund?
Projects that engage community members in protecting or restoring the Great Lakes and their connecting rivers.
Projects that improve climate change resiliency through ecosystem protection and restoration.
Projects that protect and improve water quality through prevention, mitigation and public awareness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Great Lakes Local Action Fund?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Where is the Great Lakes Local Action Fund available?
The Great Lakes Local Action Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Great Lakes Local Action Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Great Lakes Local Action Fund is a Grant and Funding