Contact & FAQ

Our team is here to support you throughout the application process. Fill out the form below and we’ll reply within 2–3 business days.

Our team is here to support you throughout the application process. Use the form below to contact us with questions about eligibility, project fit, budgets, or how to apply. 

Contact Us — The Eeyou EcoFund
The Eeyou EcoFund

Contact & FAQ

Our team is here to support you throughout the application process. Click below to contact us with questions about eligibility, project fit, budgets, or how to apply. We’ll reply within 2–3 business days.

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.

  • Who can apply for funding?

    Cree communities, councils, recognized organizations, and Cree-owned businesses.

  • What types of projects are eligible?

    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.

  • Do I need a council resolution?

    Council resolution is not mandatory, but highly recommended.

  • What happens after I submit my application form and proposed budget?

    Your application and proposed budget are reviewed, then evaluated by the Selection and Steering Committees.

  • Can I get help to apply?

    Yes! Use the contact form to get in touch with our team for assistance and guidance.

  • How much money is available?

    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.  

  • When can we apply / What is the deadline?

    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. 

  • Where does the Eeyou EcoFund money come from?

    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 une économie verte (PEV).