Deadline: 11-Oct-21
The Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC) is pleased to announce the 2022-23 Habitat Conservation Stamp Initiative.
Wildlife Habitat Canada invests funds from the sale of the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp and Print (CWHS) program to fund important and relevant conservation projects all over Canada.
Categories
Projects under this category focus on direct, on-the-ground activities that:
- address North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) conservation priorities, as outlined in the Habitat Joint Venture Implementation Plans, including conservation, restoration, protection and enhancement of habitat in priority areas; or
- support habitat conservation for other important migratory game birds.
Funding Guidelines
- Project implementation must comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, licenses, permits, etc.
- One-year projects must be carried out between April 1st of the granting year and March 31st of the subsequent year. If approved, WHC grant funds must be spent within the designated fiscal year.
- Two-year projects must be carried out between April 1st of the granting year and March 31st two years following receipt of funds. If approved, WHC grant funds must be spent within the two designated fiscal years.
- A minimum 1:1 funding match ratio must clearly be demonstrated in the application. WHC contributions cannot exceed 50% of the project costs.
- Cash and in-kind contributions must be confirmed with signed letters from the supporting partner. Letters to accompany the grant application form. Should funding sources be anticipated but not confirmed at the time of application, please indicate clearly in the Financial Summary section of the grant application form.
- The following activities are not eligible for grant funding from WHC:
- Expenditures directly related to the acquisition of land or an interest in land, including a lease, conservation easement or conservation covenant;
- A contribution to an endowment fund.
Eligible Projects
Examples of project activities that would fall under this grant category:
- creation, restoration or enhancement of wetland habitat;
- natural vegetation planting;
- construction and installation of Hen Houses or nest boxes;
- installation of livestock exclusion fencing;
- removal of invasive species;
- wetland inventory mapping.
Eligibility Criteria
- Canadian Residents;
- Not-for-profit Organizations;
- Indigenous organizations, associations, and wildlife management boards;
- Research, academic, and educational institutions;
- For profit organizations such as small businesses, companies, corporations, and industry associations;
- Local organizations such as community associations and groups, seniors’ and youth groups, and service clubs;
- Provincial, territorial, municipal, and local governments and their agencies.
For more information, visit https://whc.org/grants/
