Environmental Damages Fund - Fall 2025 Call for Applications
The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is a specified purpose account administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), on behalf of the Government of Canada, to direct funds received from fines, penalties, court orders and voluntary payments to priority projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment. Through its support of these projects, the EDF helps to ensure environmental good follows environmental harm.
Nationwide
Application Deadline: December 18, 2025, 15:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Location: Any province or territory in Canada
Funds Available: $614,655.00
Fund Use Requirement:
Stream 1: For projects related to advancing research and development related to (1) improving the body of knowledge of substances found in consumer products that may impact the environment in Canada; and/or (2) identifying methods for reducing environmental risk of harmful substances found in consumer products in Canada. Applicants with projects of national scope or projects from any province or territory are welcome to apply.
Priority may be given to projects focusing on cosmetics/personal care products. Applicants must request a minimum of $50,000 from ECCC in the application's budget to be eligible for funding.
Stream 2: For projects related to increasing education and awareness related to (1) raising awareness of the environmental impact of substances found in consumer products in Canada; and/or (2) promoting good practices to mitigate the environmental impact of substances found in consumer products in Canada. Applicants with projects of national scope or projects from any province or territory are welcome to apply.
Priority may be given to projects focusing on cosmetics/personal care products. Applicants must request a minimum of $250,000 from ECCC in the application's budget to be eligible for funding.