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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides small grants of up to $750 for water protection efforts. It supports projects that may fall outside the regular Project Grants Program timeline or grant period.
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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
- Varies by project
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Water protection efforts.
- Advocacy-focused projects related to water protection.
Documents Needed
- Proof of Great Lakes Network membership.
- Sponsor information, if the applicant is not a 501(c)(3).
- Signed sponsor letter on the sponsor’s letterhead, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Great Lakes Network members
- Nonprofit organizations
- Sponsored groups without 501(c)(3) status
Who is not eligible
- Governmental entities and agencies
- Conservation districts
- Conservation authorities
Eligible expenses
- Costs needed for advocacy work, excluding lobbying.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Lobbying activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Great Lakes region
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are reviewed differently from regular grants to allow a quick turnaround.
- Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- After-the-fact requests may still be considered if submitted within one month of the expenditure.
Additional information
- Applicants must be Great Lakes Network members.
- Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- After-the-fact requests may be considered if submitted within one month of the expenditure.
- Applicants must not have past-due grant reports on file.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Special Opportunity Grants Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Special Opportunity Grants Program. 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 Special Opportunity Grants Program?
This program provides small grants of up to $750 for water protection efforts. It supports projects that may fall outside the regular Project Grants Program timeline or grant period.
Who is eligible for the Special Opportunity Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Special Opportunity Grants Program program, you must:
Great Lakes Network member
Water protection effort
No overdue grant reports
What expenses are eligible under Special Opportunity Grants Program?
Water protection efforts.
Advocacy-focused projects related to water protection.
Where is the Special Opportunity Grants Program available?
The Special Opportunity Grants Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Special Opportunity Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Special Opportunity Grants Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Special Opportunity Grants Program?
Special Opportunity Grants Program is funded by Freshwater Future