Apply now for Community Conservation Grants, for community, school projects

Community groups and elementary schools can now apply for funding through the Community Conservation Grants program offered by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF).

Grants are available to both community groups and elementary schools within the Grand River watershed. Community groups can receive up to $1,000 for conservation projects that benefit the entire community and elementary schools can receive up to $750 to cover the costs for schoolyard naturalization projects. 

Applications for both grants must be submitted electronically by Friday, May 8, 2026. Successful applicants will be notified in late May.

More information, including eligibility criteria, and previous recipients, can be found on the GRCA website.

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Media contacts:

Serena Catania, GRCA Supervisor of Communications and Marketing

Phone 519-621-2763 x2240 | Email scatania@grandriver.ca

Lisa Stocco, GRCA Director of Strategic Communications and Environmental Education

Phone 519-621-2763 x2316 | Email lstocco@grandriver.ca