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Zero Plastic Waste Initiative

Q: How much funding can be received?

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

Q: 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

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

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

Q: Where is the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative available?

The Zero Plastic Waste Initiative program is available across Canada.

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

Zero Plastic Waste Initiative is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Support for measurable plastic pollution reduction projects

Grant and Funding

Environment and Climate Change 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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Research and experimental development

Reduce the ecological 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

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 245,000

Pilot stormwater outfall plastic capture systems with quantified monitoring results

$ 238,500

Expand citizen-science litter mapping to drive targeted plastic removal actions

Eligibility

The project must improve understanding, mitigation, or remediation of plastic waste and pollution in Canada.
The project must include measurable activities contributing to Canada’s zero plastic waste vision.
The project must include activities that capture and remove plastic pollution or prevent plastic waste from entering the environment.
The project must align with at least one stated priority area under the initiative.

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.

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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.