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// });
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Have questions about funding, the application process or other information related to the Eeyou EcoFund? We have provided answers to some frequently asked questions below.
The Eeyou EcoFund supports Cree-led projects across three streams: Nature, Water, and Climate. Eligible projects may include conservation, restoration, monitoring, planning, education, stewardship, climate adaptation, and water protection or management activities, depending on stream fit and program criteria.
The Eeyou EcoFund brings together funding across three streams: Nature / Biodiversity, Water, and Climate. Together, these streams represent more than $14 million in support for Cree-led environmental action in Eeyou Istchee.
Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed through periodic submission and evaluation cycles. For the next submission deadline, please refer to the banner on the home page. Early contact with the EcoFund team is encouraged so proponents can strengthen project ideas before submission.
Each stream of the Eeyou EcoFund is backed by a Québec initiative: Nature through Plan nature 2030, Water through the Plan national de l’eau / Fonds Bleu, and Climate through the Programme pour uneéconomie verte (PEV).
