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Canadian Water Network Foundation (CWN Foundation)

Priority projects and initiatives

In its first phase, the CWN Foundation is focused on developing a small number of high-impact priority initiatives. These priorities reflect areas where early philanthropic investment can have a catalytic effect and where Canadian Water Network (CWN) brings deep expertise and strong partnerships. These initiatives are in development and will be launched in phases. We are not accepting applications for funding at this time.

Water Leadership Academy

A new program to support the advancement and leadership success of water professionals from equity deserving groups.

Indigenous Water Initiatives Fund

A dedicated fund to support and/or co-develop water initiatives with Indigenous-led organizations, enabling faster, culturally appropriate, and targeted interventions. Potential areas include community-led research, education and capacity-building, and collaborative projects.

Water Careers Program

A new program that supports internships and mentoring for post-secondary students from equity-deserving groups who are pursuing education for water management and related careers.

Water Research and Innovation Fund

A fund to support solutions-oriented, applied research, and pilot projects with the potential to advance water management practice and innovation in Canada, and to strengthen pathways from research to real-world application.

Canadian Water Network Foundation

Advancing excellence, equity, and innovation in water management across Canada.

Water is fundamental to community well-being, healthy ecosystems, and economic prosperity.

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Land acknowledgement

The Canadian Water Network Foundation (CWN Foundation) respectfully recognizes and acknowledges the deep connection that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada have with the land that all Canadians call home. We also honour and recognize the significance of the treaties that establish the relationship between Indigenous peoples and settlers on this land.

Our office is located in Waterloo, Ontario, on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. More specifically, our office is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that extends six miles on each side of the Grand River.

We are grateful for the privilege to work and live on this land.

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