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Zero Plastic Waste Initiative

Support for measurable plastic pollution reduction projects
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 2, 2020
Location
Canada

Overview

Projects can receive up to $250,000 to address plastic waste and pollution in Canada. Eligible activities include capturing and removing plastic pollution, preventing plastic leakage, and advancing citizen science capacity building.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 2, 2020

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Public administration
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

  • Deploying and evaluating innovative solutions to capture and remove plastic pollution in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments.
  • Targeting plastic leakage points and problematic or commonly littered items to reduce plastic pollution release.
  • Advancing citizen science initiatives related to the lifecycle of plastics, plastic pollution, and plastic pollution removal.

Eligibility

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Additional information

  • Projects must demonstrate measurable activities that contribute to Canada’s zero plastic waste vision.
  • Projects must support improved understanding, mitigation, or remediation of plastic waste and pollution in Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative. 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 Zero Plastic Waste Initiative?

Projects can receive up to $250,000 to address plastic waste and pollution in Canada. Eligible activities include capturing and removing plastic pollution, preventing plastic leakage, and advancing citizen science capacity building.

How much funding can be received?

Zero Plastic Waste Initiative Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative program?

To be eligible for the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative program, you must: Plastic waste focus in Canada Measurable zero-waste outcomes Capture/remove or prevent plastic leakage

What expenses are eligible under Zero Plastic Waste Initiative?

Deploying and evaluating innovative solutions to capture and remove plastic pollution in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments. Targeting plastic leakage points and problematic or commonly littered items to reduce plastic pollution release. Advancing citizen science initiatives related to the lifecycle of plastics, plastic pollution, and plastic pollution removal.

Who can I contact for more information about the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative?

You can contact Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

Where is the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative available?

The Zero Plastic Waste Initiative program is available across Canada.

Is the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Zero Plastic Waste Initiative is a Grant and Funding

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