EcoAction - Community Funding Program

EcoAction is an Environment Canada program that encourages Canadians to take action in their communities in support of healthy environments.

Eligibility Criteria

Non-profit*, non-government groups can apply for funding. This includes community groups, environmental groups, service clubs, First Nations and aboriginal groups, associations and youth or seniors' organizations.

EcoAction encourages projects that protect, rehabilitate or enhance the natural environment, and build the capacity of communities to sustain activities into the future. Projects require matching funds or in-kind support from other sponsors. Funding support is available for projects that address Environment Canada's priority environmental issues:

• Climate Change
• Clean Air
• Clean Water
• Nature

The deadlines for applying are February 1 and October 1 annually. Contact your regional Environment Canada office to discuss your project ideas and for a copy of the Applicant's Guide.

Summary

The Community Funding Program supports organizations in taking environmental action in their communities. It can provide funding for projects that meet the following program goals: have a positive impact on the environment, provide opportunities for Canadians to take action at the local level, get more people to practice environmentally responsible behaviors and address priority environmental issues.

The maximum funding available is $100 000, but the average amount is normally around $25 000. The program will provide only up to 50% of eligible project costs. (This 50% represents all federal funding, including EcoAction.)

*Note: "non-profit" also known as nonprofit organizations, non profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, voluntary organizations and volunteer organizations.

Alberta Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
Room 200
Twin Atria 2
4999 - 98th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T6B 2X3
Telephone: (780) 951-8710
Fax: (780) 495-4367
Toll-free (information): 1-800-567-1570
E-mail: ecoaction.pnr@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

British Columbia Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
Room 201
401 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia  V6C 3S5
Telephone: (604) 664-9093
Fax: (604) 713-9527
Toll-free (information): 1-800-667-7779 (BC and Yukon only)
E-mail: ecoaction.pyr@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

Manitoba Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
Room 150
123 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3C 4W2
Telephone: (204) 984-5952
Fax: (204) 983-0964
Toll-free (information): 1-800-567-1570
E-mail: ecoaction.pnr@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

New Brunswick Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
16th Floor
Queen Square
45 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia  B2Y 2N6
Telephone: (902) 426-8521
Fax: (902) 426-2062
Toll-free (information): 1-800-663-5755
E-mail: ecoaction.atl@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

Newfoundland & Labrador Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
6 Bruce Street
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland & Labrador  A1N 4T3
Telephone: (709) 772-4269
Fax: (709) 772-5097
Toll-free (information): 1-800-663-5755
E-mail: ecoaction.atl@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

Northwest Territories Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
Room 200
Twin Atria 2
4999 - 98th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T6B 2X3
Telephone: (780) 951-8710
Fax: (780) 495-4367
Toll-free (information): 1-800-567-1570
E-mail: ecoaction.pnr@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

Nova Scotia Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
16th Floor
Queen Square
45 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia  B2Y 2N6
Telephone: (902) 426-8521
Fax: (902) 426-2062
Toll-free (information): 1-800-663-5755
E-mail: ecoaction.atl@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

Nunavut Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
Room 200
Twin Atria 2
4999 - 98th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T6B 2X3
Telephone: (780) 951-8710
Fax: (780) 495-4367
Toll-free (information): 1-800-567-1570
E-mail: ecoaction.pnr@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

Ontario Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
4905 Dufferin Street
Downsview, Ontario  M3H 5T4
Telephone: (416) 739-4734
Fax: (416) 739-4235
Toll-free (information): 1-800-661-7785
E-mail: ecoaction.on@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

Prince Edward Island Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
16th Floor
Queen Square
45 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia  B2Y 2N6
Telephone: (902) 426-8521
Fax: (902) 426-2062
Toll-free (information): 1-800-663-5755
E-mail: ecoaction.atl@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

Quebec Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
1st Floor
1141 route de l'Église
P.O. Box 10100
Sainte-Foy, Quebec  G1V 4H5
Telephone: (418) 648-3537
Fax: (418) 649-6674
Toll-free (information): 1-800-463-4311
E-mail: quebec.ecoaction@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

Saskatchewan Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
Room 150
123 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3C 4W2
Telephone: (204) 984-5952
Fax: (204) 983-0964
Toll-free (information): 1-800-567-1570
E-mail: ecoaction.pnr@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html

Yukon Contact(s):
EcoAction
Environment Canada
Room 201
401 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia  V6C 3S5
Telephone: (604) 664-9093
Fax: (604) 713-9527
Toll-free (information): 1-800-667-7779 (BC and Yukon only)
E-mail: ecoaction.pyr@ec.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html