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Great Lakes Protection Initiative
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Supports projects protecting and restoring the Great Lakes
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : March 3, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
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
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This program provides funding from the Government of Canada to support Great Lakes protection and restoration projects. Eligible activities include preventing toxic and nuisance algae, reducing harmful chemicals, engaging Indigenous Peoples, increasing citizen science, and restoring Areas of Concern.
Activities funded
- Projects that prevent toxic and nuisance algae by demonstrating innovative approaches and best practices for phosphorus load reduction measures
- Projects that reduce releases of harmful chemicals of mutual concern through beyond-compliance measures and innovative approaches
- Community-level projects that engage Indigenous Peoples and enhance Indigenous capacity to address Great Lakes issues
- Citizen science projects that increase public knowledge of and engagement in Great Lakes issues
- Local projects that restore Areas of Concern by implementing actions identified in remedial action plans
Examples of admissible projects:
Install closed-loop rinsing and monitoring to reduce metal discharges
Launch citizen science monitoring for algal blooms and nearshore water
Documents Needed
Eligibility
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidelines
- Consult the Program Guidelines available on the funder’s website.
- Step 2: Request application form
- Email the funder to request a copy of the application form.
- Step 3: Submit application (when intake is open)
- Submit the completed application according to the instructions in the application form.
- Ensure submission occurs within the application submission period.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- The application submission period for this initiative is closed.
Contacts
ec.grandslacs-greatlakes.ec@canada.ca
Canada
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