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Ontario Community Environment Fund
Funding for local environmental restoration projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Ontario Community Environment Fund supports local environmental restoration projects in Ontario. It provides funding for activities such as shoreline cleanups, habitat restoration, tree planting, and other community-based solutions to environmental issues.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Environmental restoration and remediation activities.
- Community-based projects that repair environmental damage.
- Local solutions to environmental issues.
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario regions where environmental penalties were collected.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated based on technical merit.
- Applications are also assessed for their potential benefit to the environment and the community.
- The ministry expects to notify applicants and award funding in early 2026.
Additional information
- The program is funded through environmental penalties collected by the Government of Ontario.
- Funding available in 2025 totals more than $2.9 million.
- Applicants should check the interactive map and list to confirm funding availability in their area.
- The ministry expects to notify applicants and award funding in early 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Community Environment Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Community Environment 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 Ontario Community Environment Fund?
The Ontario Community Environment Fund supports local environmental restoration projects in Ontario. It provides funding for activities such as shoreline cleanups, habitat restoration, tree planting, and other community-based solutions to environmental issues.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Community Environment Fund program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Community Environment Fund program, you must:
Project based in eligible Ontario region.
Focus on environmental restoration.
Supports local environmental solutions.
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Community Environment Fund?
Environmental restoration and remediation activities.
Community-based projects that repair environmental damage.
Local solutions to environmental issues.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Community Environment Fund?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Where is the Ontario Community Environment Fund available?
The Ontario Community Environment Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Community Environment Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Community Environment Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Community Environment Fund?
Ontario Community Environment Fund is funded by Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Government of Ontario