Deadline: 21-Oct-20
The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has launched Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) to restore the environment and conserve wildlife and habitats in a scientifically sound, cost-effective, and technically feasible way.
Funding Categories
Fines directed to the EDF are used to fund projects that focus on the following four categories in order of priority:
- restoration;
- environmental quality improvement;
- research and development;
- education and awareness.
Geographic Location
- Projects must be undertaken within Canadian provinces and territories.
- Fund Use Requirements accompany each available fund and may include prioritized geographic regions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible groups include:
- non-governmental organizations;
- universities and academic institutions;
- Indigenous organizations;
- provincial, territorial and municipal governments.
- Individuals, businesses, or other federal departments or agencies are not eligible for funding but are encouraged to partner with eligible groups to apply. Offenders are not eligible to apply directly or to partner with eligible groups, for fines or monetary payments they have made that were directed to the EDF.
Eligible Projects
Priority is given to projects that restore the natural environment and conserve wildlife, followed by:
- environmental quality improvement initiatives;
- research and development on environmental restoration and improvement;
- education and awareness on issues affecting the health of the natural environment.
*There is no maximum project duration. The average length of a project is approximately two years.
Criteria
EDF funding is available for projects that meet the following criteria:
- address one or more of EDF’s four priority areas noted above;
- satisfy all Fund Use Requirements;
- are scientifically sound and technically feasible;
- are cost-effective in achieving goals, objectives, and results;
- can measure results using EDF performance indicators;
- show that the environment will benefit from the project;
- demonstrate that the applicant possesses or has access to the necessary partnership, experience, knowledge, and skills required to undertake the project.
*While matching funds are not required, evidence of other funding sources such as matching contributions and the respective amounts, or demonstration of the applicant’s ability to raise funds from sources other than the federal government in a past project will be considered as an asset at the proposal evaluation stage.
Ineligible Projects
Ineligible projects and activities include:
- those activities required by law and/or mandated by other levels of government
- containment and clean-up of environmental spills
- restoration of contaminated sites
- infrastructure, particularly related to municipal, provincial and federal government program areas
- lobbying or advocacy activities
- recreation and tourism projects or beautification initiatives
- preparation of formal curriculum materials
- core organization functions and activities such as meetings, maintenance, and administration; however, project-specific administrative support is eligible
- annual or regular organization events/campaigns
- expenses to attend general conferences and workshops
- projects and activities underway
- continuation of projects previously funded by the EDF
- projects outside of Canada
Please note: This is not a comprehensive list. If you are unsure about any of the examples listed above or the eligibility of your project and activities, please contact your regional office. EDF funding is a competitive process; please clearly explain all details and expected results. The level of detail provided in your application must support the complexity of your project.
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