Funding Opportunity – Great Lakes Local Action Fund

September 25, 2020

Maximum Funding Amount: $50,000

Statement of Interest due: October 9

The Great Lakes Local Action Fund (GLLAF) provides funding to local projects that have a positive environmental impact on the Great Lakes, as well as social and/or economic benefits for their communities.

The GLLAF will provide up to $50,000 for projects that take place at the community level which result in environmental improvements to the Great Lakes and/or the rivers and streams that flow into them, with an emphasis on shorelines and nearshore areas. Successful projects must be completed by February 18, 2022.

Eligible projects include: engaging community members on activities that improve resilience to climate change and/or safeguard wildlife welfare and habitats; local clean -up; citizen science; engaging community members in invasive species mitigation; activities to reduce excessive road salt; etc.

Ineligible projects include: projects where the entire focus is on education and outreach (with no clear environmental improvements); feasibility studies or plans; beautification; land acquisition; projects done to comply with specific legal requirements; etc.

If you are interested in applying to the GLLAF, or require further information, please contact the Funding and Grants Coordinator at max.smith@trca.ca. Please submit your SOIs no later than 5pm on Friday October 9.