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The 2023 Water Fund is now accepting applications until April 30, 2023. View the Application Guide, schedule a consultation, and apply for funding below.

About the Water Fund

The Kawartha Community Water Fund is an annual grant program that helps not-for-profit community organizations access funding, knowledge, and technical support for environmental projects in the City of Kawartha Lakes. If your community project has the potential to positively impact water quality or ecosystem health, it may be eligible for funding.

Since 2019, $47,000 has been awarded to community projects in the Kawartha Lakes through the Water Fund.

Have a project in mind?

Learn more about project eligibility, schedule a consultation to support your project, and begin the application process. Once our staff have received your application, we will contact you to discuss next steps.

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Important Dates

Applications Open January 19, 2023
Applications Due April 30, 2023
Applicants Notified June 1, 2023
Please be advised that a site visit with Kawartha Conservation staff may be required to support your application.

Community project examples

Examples of eligible community projects include:

  • Brochure printing/ distribution
  • Educational event/ workshop
  • Demonstration site
  • Community native plant garden 
  • Community tree planting
  • Aquatic plant management
  • Invasive species management
  • Lake health monitoring 

 

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Testimonials

“Our community park project was successfully completed, something we couldn’t have done this past year without the financial support of the Water Fund program and the helpful guidance of Kawartha Conservation staff, led by Danielle Marcoux-Hunter. The multiple site visits and guidance by Danielle and the timely reimbursement of funds made for a stress-free experience. On behalf of our community, I thank you.” - Jim Daly / Lakeview Estates Cottage Association (2022)

“With the help of the Water Fund, St. John's Presbyterian Church in Port Perry was able to forge ahead with its Peace Garden project. Using a barren and unused portion of our church property, we installed a rain barrel and field drain setup, created a rain garden, and planted numerous native plants and trees. The garden is now home to many bees and other insects, butterflies (including monarchs), is regularly visited by many bird species, and has its own resident rabbits and chipmunks. Kudos to Kawartha Conservation for helping us make this happen.” - Ken Oldfield (2021)

Need Help?

For questions regarding eligibility, consultations, or applications, contact Danielle Marcoux-Hunter by email or call (705) 328-2271 ext. 242.

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