The Region launches its annual call for Community Environmental Fund applications

WATERLOO REGION – Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Region of Waterloo Community Environmental Fund (CEF). Established in 2011, the Fund provides grants to assist community members and organizations carry out projects that protect, promote, and enhance our natural environment.

“We’ve seen a number of creative and worthwhile environmental projects completed throughout the region, thanks in part to previous CEF grants,” says Chris Gosselin, Manager of Environmental Planning at the Region of Waterloo. “We’re looking forward to receiving applications for additional innovative projects which will benefit our community.”  

This year's grants will be offered exclusively for environmental stewardship projects. The application deadline is Dec. 19, 2014, with priority given to projects that:

• Conserve and enhance ecologically significant natural features in our rural and urban areas, and especially those within our four Environmentally Sensitive Landscapes;
• Promote environmentally sustainable actions and behaviours; or     
• Research environmental issues important to the region. 

 An initiative of the Region of Waterloo’s Strategic Plan, the CEF demonstrates the Region’s ongoing commitment to collaborate with community members to protect and enhance our environment.

This project builds on the success of the Region’s Environmental Stewardship Fund, which includes the Community Sustainability Grant.

Please visit www.regionofwaterloo.ca/sustainability to access additional details and to download the application package.

Please note that applications are subject to Regional Council approval and funding.  

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For more information, please contact:
Chris Gosselin, Manager of Environmental Planning, 519-575-4501