The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is a specified-purpose account administered by Environment Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada, to manage funds received as compensation for environmental damage. These funds may come from court orders, awards, out-of-court settlements and voluntary awards. They primarily support the restoration of natural resources and environment, and wildlife conservation projects in the same geographic area where the damage originally occurred. The EDF also supports research and development on environmental damage assessment and restoration, and education on pollution prevention and the restoration of natural resources.
Who can apply?
- Non-government organizations
- Community-based environmental groups
- Aboriginal communities and organizations
- Universities
- Provincial, territorial and municipal governments
Agency Name:
Canadian Wildlife Service
Contact Name:
Gillian Laird, grant facilitator U of Lethbridge. Email: gillian.laird@uleth.ca | (403) 329-2101
Grant Amount:
$10,000 to $50,000 per year. Projects may extend over more than one year.
Grant Location:
External
Grant Type:
Research
Grant Area:
Natural Science
Grant Eligibility:
Faculty