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Wetlands Conservation Partner Program

Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Supports wetlands restoration and climate resilience initiatives

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 8, 2025
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

Overview

The Wetlands Conservation Partner Program provides financial support for innovative and impactful wetland conservation projects in Ontario, emphasizing ecological restoration, habitat preservation, and climate resilience. The program supports projects with a total value of at least $300,000 and encourages collaboration among municipalities, conservation authorities, and Indigenous communities to enhance wetland functionality, connectivity, and resilience to climate change impacts.

This funding initiative aims to improve water quality, prevent flooding, preserve habitats for endangered species, and strengthen shoreline stability in critical ecological regions. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate prior experience with similar projects and provide matching contributions for project funding. The program prioritizes projects that restore wetlands in areas of concern and ecozones previously impacted by significant wetland loss, aligning with environmental and climate objectives in Ontario.

Activities funded

  • Wetland restoration and enhancement projects
  • Habitat preservation initiatives
  • Shoreline resilience improvements
  • Stormwater mitigation efforts
  • Ecological connectivity enhancements
Examples of admissible projects:
Restoring urban wetlands to enhance biodiversity and water quality.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipalities in Ontario
  • Conservation authorities
  • Conservation organizations
  • Indigenous communities involved in environmental projects

Ineligible Costs and Activities


Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with at least one program objective
  • Project feasibility and clarity
  • Prior experience with similar projects
  • Regional environmental impact
  • Contribution of matching funds

How to apply

Register on the official platform or portalPrepare and submit detailed project proposalInclude necessary supporting documents such as budgets and previous project recordsReview and approval process by the funding bodyAwait notification of decision and potential funding agreement

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