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Great Lakes Protection Initiative

Supports projects protecting and restoring the Great Lakes
Great Lakes Sustainability Fund, Environment Canada
Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 3, 2021
Location
Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Conduct research and development activities
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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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

Additional information

  • The application submission period for this initiative is closed.

Contacts

ec.grandslacs-greatlakes.ec@canada.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Great Lakes Protection Initiative Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Great Lakes Protection Initiative. 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 Protection Initiative?

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.

What expenses are eligible under Great Lakes Protection Initiative?

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

Who can I contact for more information about the Great Lakes Protection Initiative?

You can contact Great Lakes Sustainability Fund, Environment Canada by email at ec.grandslacs-greatlakes.ec@canada.ca.

Where is the Great Lakes Protection Initiative available?

The Great Lakes Protection Initiative program is available across Canada.

Is the Great Lakes Protection Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Great Lakes Protection Initiative is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Great Lakes Protection Initiative?

Great Lakes Protection Initiative is funded by Great Lakes Sustainability Fund, Environment Canada, Canada Water Agency (CWA)

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