Deadline: 21-Oct-22
The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation is now accepting applications for its Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF), which recognizes the important contributions of licensed anglers, hunters and trappers to supporting conservation of fish and wildlife, and provides funding to organizations for fish and wildlife enhancement projects.
Non-profit groups, local organizations and research organizations with interests in fish and wildlife may apply for grants from FWEF.
Funding Information
- Organizations who apply for more than $15,000 must be incorporated or legally established, and will be required to provide documentation.
Activities
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Activities that enhance sustainable use and management of legally harvestable fish and wildlife populations within Manitoba will be considered, including:
- conserving and enhancing Manitoba’s fish and wildlife populations,
- scientific study of fish and wildlife populations,
- promoting sustainable and ethical hunting and angling practices through education,
- protecting or improving critical fish and wildlife production habitat, and
- securing property or an interest in property to provide public access to angling and hunting opportunities or to protect critical fish and wildlife production habitat.
Eligibility Criteria
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Eligible Applicants
- Local, provincial, or national not-for-profit groups with established Manitoba operations
- Academic Institutions including universities, colleges, and schools
- Community Groups
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Ineligible Applicants
- Organizations without established operations in Manitoba
- Governments (including provincial federal, municipal, and Indigenous governments)
- Individuals
Important Terms and Conditions
- All projects are subject to review by the province of Manitoba wildlife and fisheries staff prior to the FWEF Committee review process
- Project timelines must not exceed two years in duration
- Projects should demonstrate benefits to licenced recreational fishers, hunters, and trappers and the fish and wildlife resources on which they rely
- Project objectives are consistent with, and are expected to fulfill, the purpose of FWEF
- Funding recipients (grantees) are required to enter into a contribution agreement with the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation (MHHC)
For more information, visit FWEF.
For more information, visit https://mhhc.mb.ca/fwef/