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Great Lakes Local Action Fund
Supports local Great Lakes protection projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Activities funded
- Community-led protection and restoration of the Great Lakes and 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.
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Great Lakes Local Action Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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?
Community-led protection and restoration of the Great Lakes and 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