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Funding News
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- In honour of the 35th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War, Veterans Affairs Canada has introduced a Persian Gulf Veterans stream within the Commemorative Partnership Program. Eligible projects may receive up to $25,000.
- The call for applications for the First Nation–Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative has been extended to September 26, 2025.
COMING SOON! AI and Energy Call for Proposals
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- Natural Resources Canada will launch a new AI and Energy Call for Proposals under the Energy Innovation Program in Fall 2025. This call will support Canadian projects that use artificial intelligence (AI) to:
- Reduce the operational costs of energy
- Improve system effectiveness
- Discover low-cost and efficient energy materials
Funding Update: New EIP Info Sessions + Marine Debris Deadlines
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- The federal Energy Innovation Program (EIP) is hosting live virtual sessions where program officials will share tips on how to prepare and submit strong applications. Q&A included.
- The Marine Debris Clean-Up Program has updated deadlines across its three funding streams:
- Shoreline Clean-up Stream – Now open! Deadline: February 1, 2026
- Marine Debris and Litter Prevention & Litter Recycling Streams – Second application deadline (pending funding availability): August 30, 2025
Heritage-Sector Funding Updates
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- NEW! Heritage Development Fund – Conservation Work Grants added to the database. Up to $10,000 available for conservation work on provincially or municipally registered heritage properties.
- UPDATE! Strategic Development Initiative program is now open. Supports heritage-sector projects focused on planning, training, exhibits, partnerships, and more.
NEW! Trans Canada Trail Funding Programs
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Trans Canada Trail Funding Programs are open. Funding is available for trail projects under the following open streams:
- Climate Impact and Emergency Support Fund
- Accessibility and Inclusion in Trails
- Indigenous Communities Stream
FCM Funding Series
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CLIMAtlantic is hosting a three-part funding workshop series with FCM throughout July, focused on Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation and Growing Canada’s Community Canopies.
Sessions:
- July 16, 10 AM–12 PM: Funding Application Workshop
- July 23, 10 AM–12 PM: GCCC & Adaptation in Action (AiA) Funding Discussion
- July 30, 10 AM–12 PM: CRPP Funding Discussion
To register for one or all of these sessions, fill out this form.
Funding Updates
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- Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation is open! The following funding streams are accepting applications:
- Feasibility Study: Adaptation in Action
- Implementation Projects: Adaptation in Action
- Residential Resilience Financing
- Safe and Active School Routes Grant is open!
- Digital Museums Canada Investment Program is open! Both the Digital Projects and Community Stories streams are accepting applications.
- Thriving Forests Program is open. The program is currently accepting expressions of interest.
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Stream 2
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Stream 2 of the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund is now open! Shovel-ready infrastructure projects that support critical mineral development are encouraged to apply.
Deadline for
- EOI: January 5, 2026
- Full applications: Rolling intake until March 4, 2026
