Open Call for NAPECA Grant Program C$1.3 Million for Community-based Circular Economy Strategies to Improve Local Well-being and the Environment, The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has opened applications for a new cycle of its North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) grant program. Marking its 15th anniversary, the NAPECA initiative invites proposals from organizations interested in developing community-driven circular economy projects and strategies aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and local livelihoods across North America (Canada, Mexico or the United States).
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the full details and submit their applications before the specified deadline to seize this grant opportunity.
Last Date of Submission: 1st December 2025
Overview
(Open Call for NAPECA Grant Program C$1.3 Million for Community-based Circular Economy Strategies to Improve Local Well-being and the Environment)
Our current linear economy is putting pressure on natural systems, communities and public health. Shifting to a circular model, by improving how we manage and use resources throughout their life cycles, can unlock new financial and environmental opportunities, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future for everyone. A community-based approach ensures circular initiatives and strategies are tailored to local priorities, delivering tangible solutions that benefit local well-being and enable lasting meaningful changes.
Projects supported under the 2026–2028 NAPECA grant cycle must propose circular economy initiatives or strategies implemented at the community-level, such as:
- finding innovative ways of collecting and reusing plastics found in waterbodies and other natural environments;
- developing zero waste strategies or plans to reduce or eliminate single-use items;
- repurposing municipal, industrial, agricultural or construction waste at the highest value possible;
- implementing share, reuse or repair community action;
- establishing circular procurement frameworks;
- supporting innovation and the design and commercialization of circular products;
- and building communities of practice.
The type of project activities put forward may include, but are not limited to, carrying out community awareness campaigns or educational programs, creating information resources, sharing good practices, training and capacity building, networking and implementing pilot projects.
Funding Information
(Open Call for NAPECA Grant Program C$1.3 Million for Community-based Circular Economy Strategies to Improve Local Well-being and the Environment)
The CEC will accept proposals for up to C$150,000. Eligible applicants include tribal nations, Indigenous Peoples and communities, entities incorporated as nonprofit organizations, and academia in Canada, Mexico or the United States.
How to apply?
Information on the application process and the selection criteria is available in the Call for Proposals. The deadline for submitting proposals is 1 December 2025 (5:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. CT) and projects will start in May 2026.
To apply for the NAPECA grant program, get more information, or learn about previous grant recipients, please visit www.cec.org/napeca.
For any questions, please contact napeca@cec.org.
Get full access to the grant information, visit the Official Website Link
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