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Local Blue Economy Growth Fund
Support for innovative water solutions
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 50,000
Deadline
November 13, 2026
Opened May 7, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Local Blue Economy Growth Fund provides $1,000,000 to Ontario municipal governments and First Nations communities for innovative stormwater and wastewater solutions that strengthen water quality and climate resilience. Eligible activities include pollution capture, treatment and filtration, and green stormwater infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Pollution capture and contaminant removal
- Stormwater and wastewater treatment and filtration
- Smart and innovative technology solutions for stormwater management
- Circular economy and resource recovery practices
- Nature-based and green stormwater infrastructure
Documents Needed
- Final Application (PDF)
- Supporting documents templates (XLSX), including project budget, workplan, cashflow forecast, and performance measures templates
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments
- First Nations communities
Eligible expenses
- Technology and equipment costs
- Professional and contracted services
- Staffing and personnel costs, up to 10% of the total grant amount
- Materials and supplies, including printing and promotional materials
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects focused on drinking water, community engagement, shoreline stewardship, ecosystem restoration, or monitoring projects and studies
- Costs incurred prior to the effective date of the funding agreement or after the submission of the final report
- Overhead and core administrative costs, including rent and insurance
- Capital expenses related to the purchase, construction, or betterment of tangible capital assets for continuous organizational use; land securement; clothing; appreciation gifts; honoraria other than for Indigenous Elders or community knowledge holders; refundable HST; and legal costs including litigation
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Applications undergo a three-stage evaluation process: administrative review, technical review, and internal review
How to apply
- Download the LBEGF Application Package
- Submit a completed application package to lbegf@glslcities.org by the deadline
Processing and Agreement
- Applications undergo an administrative review, a technical review, and an internal review
- Successful applicants must become members in good standing of the Cities Initiative before receiving funds
- All projects must be completed and final reports submitted by 11:59 PM ET December 31, 2027
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Local Blue Economy Growth Fund Program
What is the Local Blue Economy Growth Fund?
The Local Blue Economy Growth Fund provides $1,000,000 to Ontario municipal governments and First Nations communities for innovative stormwater and wastewater solutions that strengthen water quality and climate resilience. Eligible activities include pollution capture, treatment and filtration, and green stormwater infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
Local Blue Economy Growth Fund Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 13, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Local Blue Economy Growth Fund program?
To be eligible for the Local Blue Economy Growth Fund program, you must:
Applicants must be located in Ontario.
Applicants must be municipal governments or First Nations communities.
The applying organization must oversee, manage, and deliver the project.
What expenses are eligible under Local Blue Economy Growth Fund?
Pollution capture and contaminant removal
Stormwater and wastewater treatment and filtration
Smart and innovative technology solutions for stormwater management
Circular economy and resource recovery practices
Nature-based and green stormwater infrastructure
Who can I contact for more information about the Local Blue Economy Growth Fund?
You can contact Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) by email at lbegf@glslcities.org.
Where is the Local Blue Economy Growth Fund available?
The Local Blue Economy Growth Fund program is available the province of Ontario.