Federal Government Opens The Door To Projects That Help Keep Canadian Fresh Water Clean And Healthy
Grants
The EcoAction Community Funding Program, which supports freshwater projects across Canada, is also now accepting applications. Led by the Canada Water Agency, these programs support partner-led projects that will have a positive and measurable impact on freshwater quality and support the priorities of Canada’s strengthened Freshwater Action Plan.
The Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium and the Manitoba Métis Federation participated in this announcement to highlight their projects currently funded by the Canada Water Agency. The Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium is receiving funding from the Lake Winnipeg Basin Program to support the in-lake science platform, which coordinates monitoring and scientific research activities on Lake Winnipeg.
The Manitoba Métis Federation is receiving funding through the EcoAction Community Funding Program to restore and improve aquatic habitats in the Red River Basin, including the restoration of habitat along the Seine River. The Government of Canada will build on the progress made from these initiatives by continuing to invest in projects that protect the country’s treasured watersheds.
Indigenous communities, non-governmental organizations, academic and research institutions, municipalities, and businesses may be eligible to apply.
The submission deadline for applications to EcoAction and the Lake Simcoe and Wolastoq/Saint John River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiatives is March 22, 2024.
The call for applications for the Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, and Lake of the Woods Freshwater Ecosystem Initiatives opened in December 2023.
The submission deadline for these initiatives is February 15, 2024, except for Letters of Intent related to the Lake Erie Precision Conservation.