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Habitat Conservation Stamp Initiative Grant Program – Canada

Deadline: 21-Oct-20

The Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC) is seeking applications for its Habitat Conservation Stamp Initiative Grant Program 2021-2022 to support habitat conservation, restoration and/or enhancement or stewardship projects with a focus on wetlands, waterfowl and migratory game birds.

Through an established agreement with Environment and Climate Change Canada, WHC administer a conservation grant program by providing funds for on-the-ground habitat conservation projects and report on their impact and influence.

WHC recognizes the importance of projects involving habitat conservation, restoration and enhancement for other wildlife (i.e. other than migratory game birds) and fish; however, these types of projects are not eligible for funding consideration under the Contribution Agreement between Environment and Climate Change Canada and Wildlife Habitat Canada.

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. Please note that funding from Government of Canada programs cannot be considered as match.
  • 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Recipients of the Grant Program are:

  • 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.
  • Ineligible Recipients of the Grant Program include but are not limited to:
    • International organizations or individuals;
    • Federal level organizations or individuals: Government employees, departments, agencies, and crown corporations.

Grant Review Criteria

All grant applications undergo a review process by the WHC Board of Directors.

The following guidelines are taken into account upon review:

  • Projects that contribute to an equitable geographic distribution of WHC support across Canada.
  • The involvement of multiple funding partners.
  • Assurance that WHC funds will be used for project-related activities within the specified fiscal time-frame.
  • No single partner will receive more than 20% of the total available WHC grant funding in a given year.

Projects that emphasize the following will be prioritized by the Board of Directors:

  • Support of the waterfowl hunting community’s role and contribution to wildlife and habitat conservation.
  • Promotion and advocacy of the importance of wildlife habitat conservation in Canada.
  • Lasting and long-term impacts on conservation.
  • Support of priority activities under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP).
  • Regional and local habitat projects of importance to other migratory game birds.
  • The Newfoundland and Labrador Murre Conservation Fund.

For more information, visit https://whc.org/grants/