Funding Programs

Do you have a ton of great ideas for "green" projects, but wish you had some funds to help make them a reality? Here' a good start. You may no longer need to wish that money grew on trees!

National

EcoAction, helping communities create a healthy environment
EcoAction is an Environment Canada national funding program, which provides financial support to community groups for projects that protect, rehabilitate or enhance the natural environment.

The Green Source
This guide, which is updated every year, provides a comprehensive list of funding sources for environmental projects and includes tips on applying for funding.

Regional

Atlantic Region' Community Programs
Have some projects in mind? Learn about community programs that are helping groups in the Atlantic Region create healthy and sustainable communities.

What is the Atlantic Coastal Action Program?
The Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) is a community-based initiative involving 14 partner organizations. You can volunteer with these groups in efforts to help restore disturbed coastal environments in the Atlantic region.

General Environment

The Great Lakes Sustainability Fund
The Great Lakes Sustainability Fund (GLSF), administered by Environment Canada, supports federal efforts to restore the environmental quality of the Great Lakes.

Endangered Species Recovery Fund
Are you involved with a non-government organization that is working on endangered species recovery in Canada? Surf this Web site to find out more about and apply on-line to this fund, co-sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund Canada and Environment Canada.

Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
The Habitat Stewardship Program aims to enhance existing and encourage new conservation activities. The Program's main focus is fostering land and resource use practices that maintain habitat critical to the survival and recovery of identified species at risk.