SituationalGrantClosed
Environmental Damages Fund (EDF)
Environment and Climate Change Canada · Federal
In plain language
Unusual but real: the EDF recycles fines paid for environmental violations into restoration/conservation projects, usually in the impacted region. Not an ongoing annual program — calls are issued when fine pots accumulate. Current call is closed, but worth including because NL-based nonprofits working on fish habitat, marine cleanup, or wildlife recovery should watch for calls tied to specific NL incidents. Monitor canada.ca for new Calls for Applications — check edf-fde2@ec.gc.ca to be added to notifications.
Realistic range
$25,000 – $2,000,000
Avg award
$250,000
Max advertised
$2,000,000
Cost share
—
Accessibility
3 / 5
Effort
3 / 5
Deadline
—
Repayable?
No
Who qualifies
Entity types
Nonprofit, Indigenous Band
Sectors
Environment, Community Services
Regions
NL Wide
Demographics prioritized
None specifically
What you'll have to report
GCEMS portal for applications and reports; project-level environmental restoration metrics; final outcomes report.