Region of Waterloo 2014 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL FUND

August 01, 2025

WATERLOO REGION - The Region of Waterloo Community Environmental Fund is issuing a call for proposals to community members and organizations.

Financial assistance is available for a wide range of environmental projects that contribute to local environmental stewardship or promote community sustainability. Priority will be given to projects that:

  • Conserve, enhance  and/or acquire Regional ecologically significant natural features;
  • Reduce greenhouse gases, air pollutants, energy usage and/or waste;
  • Promote environmentally sustainable actions and behaviours; or
  • Research environmental issues important to the Region.

To be eligible, project proposals should achieve some or all of the following:

  • Produce measurable and achievable benefits to the environment in Waterloo Region;
  •  Engage citizens and encourage collaboration;
  • Stimulate sustainable behavioural changes in the community;
  • Seek innovative solutions; and
  • Attract matching funds from other funding organizations or in-kind contributions from partners.

An initiative of the Region of Waterloo’s 2011-2014 Strategic Plan, the Community Environmental Fund (CEF) demonstrates the Region’s continuing commitment to protect and enhance our environment. It builds on the success of the Region’s Environmental Stewardship Fund established in 2009 and now includes Community Sustainability Grants. Between 2012 and 2013, Regional Council approved $430,000 in CEF grants for 59 different projects addressing natural areas protection and enhancement, renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions, waste reduction as well as innovative sustainable transportation initiatives. 

Once again in 2014, the Community Environmental Fund can help community members and organisations build a sustainable Waterloo Region for current and future generations.

HOW TO APPLY

It is easy to apply!  Visit www.regionofwaterloo.ca/sustainability to access additional details and the application package. 

Application deadline is December 9, 2013.

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For further information on the fund, please contact 519-575-4757 Ext. 3081

Media Contact: David Roewade, 519-575-4757 ext. 3308

Environmental Policy Statement

“The Region of Waterloo will consider the environment in all of its decisions and will work with area municipalities and other community partners to foster community stewardship of the natural environment.”