{"id":209523,"date":"2025-10-20T14:19:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T18:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=209523"},"modified":"2025-10-20T14:19:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T18:19:29","slug":"new-round-of-environmental-grants-now-available-in-lake-of-bays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/new-round-of-environmental-grants-now-available-in-lake-of-bays\/","title":{"rendered":"New round of environmental grants now available in Lake of Bays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have an idea to protect the environment in Lake of Bays? Funding is available through the Township\u2019s Environmental Projects Grant Program to support grassroots initiatives that protect, enhance, or restore the environment in Lake of Bays.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This intake runs until December 31, 2025, and includes support for projects that improve watershed health and water quality, along with small to medium-sized efforts that conserve, restore, or enhance habitat and biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grants range from $500 to $5,000 and are open to individuals, community groups, and organizations in Lake of Bays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe most meaningful environmental change often starts small,\u201d said David Zilkey, Climate Action Strategist, Shared Services for the Township of Lake of Bays and the Town of Huntsville. \u201cYou don\u2019t need to be an expert. Just bring your idea. Let\u2019s talk about how we can support you in making a positive difference in Lake of Bays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking about a project? Reach out early. A pre-consultation with the program administrator can help shape your idea, confirm eligibility, and walk you through the next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more or book a pre-consultation, visit:&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeofbays.on.ca\/invest-and-build\/grants-and-incentives\/environmental-projects-grant-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lakeofbays.on.ca\/Grants<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From the Township of Lake of Bays<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have an idea to protect the environment in Lake of Bays? 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