Deadline: 15-Jan-2025
The Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) is a grant program designed to facilitate on-the-ground management and monitoring of invasive species in Ontario.
The program is made possible thanks to the support of Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).
This program will also support goals identified in the Ontario Invasive Species Strategic Plan including:
- To prevent new invaders from arriving and surviving in Ontario,
- To slow, and where possible, reverse the spread of existing invasive species, and
- To reduce the harmful impacts of existing invasive species
Objectives
- Supporting prevention, control, and eradication activities to reduce the threats posed by Ontario’s highest risk invasive species
- Enabling planning, mapping, monitoring, and management actions at the local level
- Assessing the impact of control activities and supporting planning for future work
Funding Streams
- Stream 1: Microgrants – $3,500
- Stream 2: Accelerated Impact – $15,000
- Stream 3: Transformative Action – $50,000
Funding Priorities
- The Microgrants stream continues to support local communities with invasive species needs. Key themes include, but are not limited to, volunteer stewardship and collaborative action.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations and landowners located in Ontario are eligible:
- Non-government organizations and charities
- Municipal and local governments
- Universities, colleges, and schools
- Indigenous Communities/Organizations
- Conservation Authorities
- Landowners (only where projects align with collaborative ongoing efforts on public lands)
Ineligibility Criteria
- Ineligible Applicants
- Federal government departments and agencies
- Provincial government ministries
- Private landowners
For more information, visit Invasive Species Centre.
