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.
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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. 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.
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.
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.
