Community Climate Funding logo Community Climate Funding logo
Skip to navigation Skip to Contents Skip to Accessibility Statement
Home News & Updates Deadline Tracker For Funders Helpful Resources Contact Us Browse all funding Subscribe
Menu

Fish and Wildlife Grants

Not accepting applications
Export grant details to PDF
Program Category: Climate Preparedness and Adaptation
Project Type(s): Environmental Stewardship, Natural Asset Inventories and Management

Deadline Details

The Fish and Wildlife Grant intake is now closed. The next opening will be in September 2026.

Funder

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

Funding Organization Type

  • Non-Governmental Organization or Society

Funding Range

  • Small (up to $50K)
  • Medium ($50K-$250K)
  • Large ($250K-$500K)

Eligible Community

  • Local Governments
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Métis Nations
  • Modern Treaty Nations

Eligible Project Activities

  • Operations and Maintenance
  • Capacity Building for the Community
  • Project Planning
  • Project Implementation (e.g. Design / Procurement / Construction)

Provides grants to projects that focus on native freshwater fish, wildlife and their habitats; have the potential to achieve a significant conservation outcome; align with their purposes as laid out in the Wildlife Act. One of HCTF priorities is to support habitat enhancement and restoration, therefore proposals that involve on-the-ground habitat enhancement and/or restoration activities are strongly encouraged.

Required Community Contribution

No community contribution required

In-kind contributions are not mandatory but are seen as a strength to the application and investment in the project overall

Funding Stacking Restrictions

No

Professional Input Required

Yes

There is no requirement necessarily for professional input in an application, there are several things the technical reviewers look for that strengthen the application. Please review the funder's website under the heading "what do our technical reviewers look for?" Fish and Wildlife Grants - Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

Other Eligible Communities

Indigenous-owned Businesses
Other
Indigenous Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Academic Institutions

  • NGO (Non-government organizations)

  • Academic Institutions

  • Individuals (consultants who apply should provide their credentials and explain their experience in completing the proposed work) 

  • Industry

Type of Funding

  • Grant

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • Small (up to $50K)
  • Medium ($50K-$250K)
  • Large ($250K-$500K)

Description of Funding

There is no upper limit on funding requests but there is a 3-year limit to project funding*. F&W Grant budgets typically range from $10,000 to over $100,000 annually.
Please note that projects requesting funds in excess of $100,000 per year will be reviewed with higher scrutiny to ensure the potential conservation benefits justify this level of funding. When reviewing proposals, our Board considers the multi-year implications of investment.

Percentage of Project Funded

HCTF can fund up to 100% of the project if required. 

HCTF strongly encourages collaboration and cost-shared proposals. Project leaders should explore the possibility of partnerships with other organizations or agencies (local, provincial, or federal). 

Eligible Costs

Operational and Maintenance Costs
Capital Costs
Community Engagement
Project Management
Staff Costs
Administration Fees
Capacity Building for the Community
Training
Reporting
Awareness and Education
Research and Development

Please visit the funder's website for more information: Fish and Wildlife Grants - Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

Ineligible Costs

Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreement
Building Purchase Costs
Land Acquisition

Reporting Requirements

Progress reports and final reports

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

4 months

Application closes in November, applications reviewed in January and February, funding decisions sent in March.

Related programs

Discover similar programs that might fit your needs