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Small Projects Stream - Canada
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Small Projects Stream

Supports community natural and hybrid infrastructure projects
Infrastructure Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

The Natural Infrastructure Fund supports communities to implement natural and hybrid infrastructure projects delivering key community services. Under the Small Projects Stream, grant agreements can provide up to $250,000 for eligible activities such as flood protection, stormwater management, improved access to nature, biodiversity and habitat enhancement, and climate change mitigation outcomes.
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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 : 1,000,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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

  • Natural and hybrid infrastructure projects that improve climate change resilience (e.g., erosion prevention, flood protection, regulating temperature extremes).
  • Projects that increase access to nature (e.g., increased public greenspace, active transportation elements, signage).
  • Projects that improve environmental quality (e.g., stormwater diversion, infiltration or detention, groundwater replenishment, pre-filtration of water, wastewater treatment).
  • Projects that enhance biodiversity and habitat (e.g., ecological integrity or connectivity, reducing alien invasive species, increasing native species).
  • Projects that support climate change mitigation (e.g., carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas reductions through energy efficiency benefits).

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipalities and local or regional governments
  • Provincial and territorial governments
  • Indigenous recipients
  • Public sector bodies established by statute/regulation or wholly owned by an eligible government
  • Federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations

Who is not eligible

  • Private for-profit organizations applying without collaboration with an eligible public recipient

Additional information

  • Applications follow a three-step process and should be started in advance of the deadline to avoid delays.
  • The Small Projects Stream application deadline has not yet been announced.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Small Projects Stream Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Small Projects Stream. 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 Small Projects Stream?

The Natural Infrastructure Fund supports communities to implement natural and hybrid infrastructure projects delivering key community services. Under the Small Projects Stream, grant agreements can provide up to $250,000 for eligible activities such as flood protection, stormwater management, improved access to nature, biodiversity and habitat enhancement, and climate change mitigation outcomes.

How much funding can be received?

Small Projects Stream Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Small Projects Stream program?

To be eligible for the Small Projects Stream program, you must: Eligible recipient organization Natural or hybrid infrastructure project Delivers at least one community service outcome

What expenses are eligible under Small Projects Stream?

Natural and hybrid infrastructure projects that improve climate change resilience (e.g., erosion prevention, flood protection, regulating temperature extremes). Projects that increase access to nature (e.g., increased public greenspace, active transportation elements, signage). Projects that improve environmental quality (e.g., stormwater diversion, infiltration or detention, groundwater replenishment, pre-filtration of water, wastewater treatment). Projects that enhance biodiversity and habitat (e.g., ecological integrity or connectivity, reducing alien invasive species, increasing native species). Projects that support climate change mitigation (e.g., carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas reductions through energy efficiency benefits).

Where is the Small Projects Stream available?

The Small Projects Stream program is available across Canada.

Is the Small Projects Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Small Projects Stream is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Small Projects Stream?

Small Projects Stream is funded by Infrastructure Canada

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