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Zero Plastic Waste Initiative | Program Guide 2026 Closed Source verified June 28, 2026 Zero Plastic Waste Initiative Supports innovative projects reducing plastic pollution Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Get notified when it reopens domestic or international not-for-profit organizations The Zero Plastic Waste Initiative supports projects in Canada that use innovative approaches to reduce plastic waste and pollution.
Eligible activities include deploying and evaluating solutions to capture and remove plastic pollution, targeting leakage points and problematic items, and advancing citizen science initiatives. Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
Increase social or community impact Conduct research and development activities Reduce environmental footprint Maximum amount : 250,000 $ Minimum amount : 25,000 $ Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services Validate your eligibility deploying and evaluating innovative solutions to capture and remove plastic pollution throughout the environment, including freshwater, marine and terrestrial environments targeting plastic leakage points and problematic / commonly littered items to decrease the release of plastic pollution capacity building through advancing citizen science initiatives related to the lifecycle of plastics, or plastic pollution and its removal Zero plastic waste initiative domestic or international not-for-profit organizations domestic or international Indigenous organizations, governments, individuals, boards, commissions, communities, associations and authorities domestic or international research, academic and educational institutions domestic or international for-profit organizations provincial, territorial, municipal and local governments and their agencies Ineligible Costs and Activities citizen shoreline clean-ups projects specifically targeting fishing gear including removal or innovative design or the design, recovery and recycling of boats projects solely focused on education and awareness Eligible geographic areas Projects must result in the prevention or reduction of plastic waste and pollution in Canada.
Proponents will report on key project targets and one or more of the listed indicators. Frequently Asked Questions about the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative Program What is the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative? The Zero Plastic Waste Initiative supports projects in Canada that use innovative approaches to reduce plastic waste and pollution.
Eligible activities include deploying and evaluating solutions to capture and remove plastic pollution, targeting leakage points and problematic items, and advancing citizen science initiatives. How much funding can be received? Zero Plastic Waste Initiative Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative program? To be eligible for the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative program, you must: The project must help capture and remove plastic pollution or prevent plastic waste from entering the environment. The project must fit at least one priority area.
All projects must take place in Canada. What expenses are eligible under Zero Plastic Waste Initiative?
deploying and evaluating innovative solutions to capture and remove plastic pollution throughout the environment, including freshwater, marine and terrestrial environments targeting plastic leakage points and problematic / commonly littered items to decrease the release of plastic pollution capacity building through advancing citizen science initiatives related to the lifecycle of plastics, or plastic pollution and its removal Who can I contact for more information about the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative?
You can contact Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Where is the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative available? The Zero Plastic Waste Initiative program is available across Canada.
Is the Zero Plastic Waste Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit? Zero Plastic Waste Initiative is a Grant and Funding Grants and Funding in Canada Environmental Grants in Canada Grants and Funding for non-profits in Canada
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