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Wetlands Conservation Partner Program
Capital funding for wetland restoration and enhancement
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : October 8, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides capital funding for wetland restoration and enhancement projects in Ontario, with a maximum request of $200,000 in WCPP funding. It supports projects that improve wetlands, restore water quality, reduce flooding, and strengthen climate resilience in Great Lakes watershed areas.
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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
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : October 8, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Wetland restoration projects
- Wetland enhancement projects
- Projects that improve wetland functionality and connectivity
- Projects that reduce stormwater impacts and improve shoreline resiliency
Documents Needed
- Completed application form through Transfer Payment Ontario
- Completed work plan
- Detailed project budget using the WCPP Budget Calculator
- Signed matching contribution letters
- Supporting materials and any available permits or approvals
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments
- Conservation authorities and their foundations
- Conservation organizations
- Indigenous communities
Eligible expenses
- Materials and supplies needed for the project
- Third-party services and contractors
- Project staff wages and mandatory benefits
- Consulting services, such as engineering or landscape design
- Equipment or capital item rental, and some approved purchases
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising and lobbying
- Overhead and non-project costs
- Accommodation, hospitality, food, and beverages
- Costs incurred before the transfer payment agreement takes effect
- Land purchase, easements, donations, feasibility studies, and new wetlands where none previously existed
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Great Lakes coastal wetlands, including Areas of Concern
- Ecoregions 6E and 7E
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for completeness and eligibility.
- Complete applications are reviewed through a multi-staged assessment process.
- Applicants are notified of the decision by email.
- Successful applicants must sign a transfer payment agreement before any payment is made.
- Payments are made after milestones and required reporting are approved.
Additional information
- Applicants must have completed at least two similar projects in the past five years.
- Successful applicants must enter into a transfer payment agreement before funding is paid.
- Projects may require permits, approvals, or landowner permission before work can begin.
- Recipients must acknowledge Ontario government funding in the form specified in the agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Wetlands Conservation Partner 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 Wetlands Conservation Partner Program?
This program provides capital funding for wetland restoration and enhancement projects in Ontario, with a maximum request of $200,000 in WCPP funding. It supports projects that improve wetlands, restore water quality, reduce flooding, and strengthen climate resilience in Great Lakes watershed areas.
Who is eligible for the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program program?
To be eligible for the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program program, you must:
Legal entity
Two similar projects in 5 years
Capital project in eligible area
What expenses are eligible under Wetlands Conservation Partner Program?
Wetland restoration projects
Wetland enhancement projects
Projects that improve wetland functionality and connectivity
Projects that reduce stormwater impacts and improve shoreline resiliency
Who can I contact for more information about the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Where is the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program available?
The Wetlands Conservation Partner Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Wetlands Conservation Partner Program is a undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the Wetlands Conservation Partner Program?
Wetlands Conservation Partner Program is funded by Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks