Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canada Environmental Science Opportunity
Sponsor’s Website
Visit the Environmental and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) website for more information on the Canada Environmental Science Opportunity.
Internal Contacts
Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for proposals open | May 5, 2026 |
| Submission of application to Environmental and Climate Change Canada | July 7, 2026 by 15:00 (ET) |
Background and Operational Context
ECCC is launching a new call for applications for a funding opportunity to engage experts in environmental science and advance projects that address critical environmental issues, such as climate change and nature.
Applicants can apply to the following streams for projects that will start in the fiscal year April 2026 – March 2027:
- Stream 1: Research, modelling and risk assessment
- Stream 2: Nature research
- Stream 3: Research and analysis to support Canada’s path to net zero
Note that funding calls such as the Environmental Damages Fund and the Climate Action and Awareness Fund fall under Stream 3.
Value, Duration and Eligibility
Each stream differs; please refer to funding streams section on the ECCC website.
Submitting Your Application
- Log in to cuResearch and submit an internal Carleton Approval Form. Review the cuResearch user’s manual.
- To submit an external application, log into Grants and Contributions Enterprise Management System (GCEMS) and navigate to the “funding opportunities” page to select the theme you wish to apply for; look for the Canada Environmental Science Opportunity with the related stream and theme. Once you have selected an opportunity, you can download the Applicant Guide under the “publication and resources” section.