Celebrate Ocean Week Canada with our mini-grant!
Our Ocean Week Impact
Last year, we sent out over 200 testkits to communities across Canada to engage in community science and celebrated our oceanic connections. From school-wide water weeks and salmon releases to shoreline cleanups and conservation workshops, communities embraced the opportunity to use our equipment and include water quality testing in their events!
Check out our 2024 impactWe are back with our mini-grant program, helping communities from coast to coast to celebrate Ocean Week Canada from June 1 to 8, 2025! As an official partner of Ocean Week Canada, we’re thrilled to support educators, community groups, organizations, and individuals in organizing events that celebrate our oceanic ties.
Why celebrate Ocean Week Canada with water quality testing?
- Testing shares knowledge! It helps us learn about science and local ecosystems, and gain practical skills!
- Testing leads to action! When people learn about, and then test water, they are prompted to take action to protect it.
- Testing unites the movement! By testing, you’re filling valuable data gaps and joining our shared responsibility to care for the ocean.
What is Ocean Week Canada?
Ocean Week Canada is an annual national celebration held during World Ocean Day (June 9) week. It’s a time to engage in events, learning activities, and community initiatives that highlight the importance of our oceans and their connection to our daily lives. Led by the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC), Ocean Week Canada aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and foster a deeper understanding of ocean issues across the country.
Water Rangers mini-grants
Are you eager to contribute to Ocean Week Canada? Water Rangers is here to help! We’re offering mini-grants to cover up to 90% of the costs for Water Rangers equipment that you can use to organize Ocean Week Canada events.
Whether you’re planning water quality testing, community shoreline cleanups, group paddles, restoration work, or awareness campaigns, our grants can support your initiative! All events from May 1 to June 30 celebrating our connection to the ocean are eligible. You can organize an activity publicly or privately or find an event near you!
How to apply
Simply fill out our short application form by March 31, 2025, to request equipment for your Ocean Week Canada event. We’ll be selecting recipients on a rolling basis, so don’t wait too long! All selected applicants will be notified by April 14, 2025. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.
This year, successful applicants will be invited to attend two free virtual webinars (optional) where our team will teach them the ins and outs of using our kits and tips to host a successful Ocean Week Canada event. Whether you’re near the coast or inland, your efforts can make a difference in raising awareness and promoting ocean conservation. Let’s come together to make Ocean Week Canada 2025 a huge splash!