Environmental Damages Fund’s (EDF) Climate Action and Awareness Fund
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Thursday 2nd, July 2026
External Deadline: Tuesday 7th, July 2026
Description
The Environmental Damages Fund’s (EDF) Climate Action and Awareness Fund (CAAF) has opened a Call for Applications (CFA) to fund projects under ECCC’s Canada Environmental Science Opportunity (CESO). CAAF funding is available to not-for-profit organizations for research and analysis projects that support Canada’s path to net zero taking place anywhere in Canada (stream 3).
Log into the online application platform Grants & Contributions Enterprise Management System (GCEMS) to apply and access the Applicant Guide, which is also attached to this email. Please note that the attached CAAF Applicant Guide is for CESO Stream 3 only.
Enquiries related to Stream 3 may be forwarded to: fasc-caaf@ec.gc.ca.
This CAAF funding opportunity is part of the CESO, which seeks to engage experts from across Canada to advance projects that address critical environmental issues, such as climate change and nature.
Funding is available under three streams:
- Stream 1: Research, modelling & risk assessment
- Stream 2: Nature research
- Stream 3: Research & analysis to support Canada’s path to net zero
Visit the CESO website for more information on the available funding, eligibility requirements, and important deadlines for each stream.
Enquiries related to Streams 1 & 2, or general CESO questions may be forwarded to: osec-ceso@ec.gc.ca. The Applicant Guides for Streams 1 & 2 are available through GCEMS or by contacting osec-ceso@ec.gc.ca. The deadline for submitting a project under Streams 1 & 2 is July 7th, 2026 at 3:00 pm (15:00) ET.
Visit the EDF website for detailed information on eligibility, Fund Use Requirements, and how to apply for funding.