The Government of Canada is making $5.5 million in funding available for environmental projects under the Environmental Damages Fund, across eight provinces and territories in Canada.
"Through the Environmental Damages Fund, we get to work at the community level with innovative organizations on projects that make a positive impact for our environment." – Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Previous funding has been used to preserve, restore, and research Canadian watercourses. Whereas this funding will also support projects that help to restore or enhance the environment, conduct environmental research, and provide public education on environmental issues.
The funding is for projects in places such as Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador Ontario. Eligible applicants include: non-governmental organizations; universities and academic institutions; indigenous organizations; and provincial, territorial and municipal governments.