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Great Lakes Local Action Fund

From Government of Ontario

Round-based Ontario fund for community-scale projects that protect and restore the Great Lakes and connecting rivers, covering climate resilience and water quality. The fourth round funds projects of up to $100,000 running in 2027.

Summary in our words. Each fact below shows the funder’s own words and links to its page.

Open

Apply by 6 November 2026

Days left
4
Call
Round 4 (2026 call for applications)

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from ontario.ca · great lakes local action fund unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Apply online with Transfer Payment Ontario.

Amount

Up to $100,000 CAD

of up to $100,000 occurring between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2027

Where

Ontario: Canada

to support 107 projects in communities across Ontario.

Who can apply

Community groups, Government bodies and Indigenous organisations

Projects funded by the Great Lakes Local Action Fund are led by: community-based organizations municipalities conservation authorities Indigenous communities

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

We are investing $1.8 million in the fourth round of funding for the Great Lakes Local Action Fund.

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Rivers and lakes, Wetlands and Community conservation

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

Open

Round 4 (2026 call for applications)

Closes 6 November 2026

Quotes from ontario.ca · great lakes local action fund. Checked 2 Nov 2026

Status

Open

Applications are now open to projects:

Deadline

6 November 2026, 14:00 Eastern Standard Time

The deadline to apply is 2 p.m. on November 6, 2026.

Ready to apply to Round 4 (2026 call for applications)?Go to the funder’s call page

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read

Something wrong?

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