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Special Opportunity Grants Program

Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Provides emergency funding for water protection activities

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Unspecified
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

Overview

This program offers up to $750 for emergency water protection efforts. It provides small, rapid-response funding for projects that address urgent water issues outside the regular grant timelines.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:
$ 750
Implementing water filtration upgrades in cafes to promote sustainability

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Organizations and community groups involved in water protection efforts

How to apply

Become a Great Lakes Network member by visiting their webpage.Complete the application form detailing your water protection effort.Submit the application before funds are exhausted, on a first-come, first-served basis.
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