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Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-14

About This Grant

DFO provides grants for fisheries science, habitat restoration, ocean conservation, and Indigenous fisheries programs.

Grant Summary

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants is a Fisheries and Oceans Canada grant providing $10K to $2M for nonprofit, university, tribal government. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

fisheriesoceanconservationhabitat

Eligibility

  • Canadian organizations eligible
nonprofituniversitytribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

$10K$2M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Fisheries and Oceans Canada before the deadline.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants?

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants is offered by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and is generally open to nonprofit, university, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants provide?

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants provides between $10K and $2M per award from Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants deadline?

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants?

To apply for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.