Public Conservation Assistance Fund

Projects must be of a conservation nature. Priority will be given to those projects that focus on activities that maintain, conserve or restore native (indigenous) fish and wildlife species and their habitat, i.e., "on-the-ground" activities.  Projects can include a wide range of activities, such as: improving spawning grounds, building bird houses, planting shrubs for cover, tagging / monitoring animals, restoring riparian areas, building waterfowl nesting floats and boxes, fencing, and improving winter range.

Regional Contact: 

1-800-387-9853

Grant Focus: 

Projects must be of a conservation nature. Priority will be given to those projects that focus on activities that maintain, conserve or restore native (indigenous) fish and wildlife species and their habitat, i.e., "on-the-ground" activities.

Relevance to GW Programs: 

Projects can include a wide range of activities. Here are some examples:
•    improving spawning grounds
•    building bird houses
•    planting shrubs for cover
•    tagging / monitoring animals
•    restoring riparian areas
•    building waterfowl nesting floats and boxes
•    fencing
•    improving winter range

* Specific Note of relevance to Guardian Watchmen: Guidelines say that a one-time only grant not exceeding $5000 may be given for wilderness watch projects towards the purchase of communications and safety equipment.

Application Deadline: 
May 17, 2011
Granting Amounts: 

Average $2500. Projects planned to be completed within a specific number of years may apply for funds for up to 5 years with a lifetime expenditure of $20,000. Organization must contribute an equal or greater amount to the project that can be in volunteer labour or materials. They require that a major part of your contribution be in volunteer labour.

Special Notes: 

These restrictions apply:

    * no research projects
    * no lecture series or conventions
    * no photographic documentaries
    * no payment of wages or mileage
    * no promotion of business opportunities

One application per organization per region for each funding cycle.