Funding Available for Wildlife and Habitat Conservation

February 17, 2009

The following projects funded in 2008 supported wildlife and habitat in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. • Georgia Basin Ecological Assessment & Restoration Society: B.C. Purple Martin Stewardship and Recovery program • University of Calgary: Impacts of human land use on wildlife distribution and vegetation  • University of Alberta: Habitat and Prey Selection of an Isolated Cougar Population  • University of Regina: Snake Conservation Research Program  • Nickel District Conservation Foundation: Fish Community Assessment of Junction Creek 2008 • Lac Saint-Pierre ZIP Committee: Protecting the Sauger • La Maison des Insectes MDI Inc.: Butterfly House  • Wildlife Habitat Canada: Assist in the Barge Construction in the Berthier-Sorel Islands.  • Tantramar Wetlands Centre: “Wetlands through Waterfowl” & “Wetlands in Winter” Education Initiatives  • Nature NB (New Brunswick federation of Naturalists Inc.): Frogs of New Brunswick Education Kit  • Saint Mary’s University: Cape Breton Moose research  • University of P.E.I.: Vulnerability & Disruption of Essential Habitat (Eelgrass Beds)

The Canadian Wildlife Foundation is now accepting funding applications for conservation and educational programs related to wildlife and research. 

“The Canadian Wildlife Foundation provides funding for wildlife habitat conservation and the wise use of wildlife resources in Canada,” said Wade Luzny, Executive Vice President of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, which created the foundation. “By supporting the innovation and initiative of community groups, scientists and educators from across this country, we are working together to help ensure healthy wildlife populations and a stronger environmental ethic among Canadians.”

The Canadian Wildlife Foundation distributes funding to registered charitable non-profit organizations for wildlife and habitat conservation initiatives. Students submitting applications must provide the charitable registration number of the university they are affiliated with. Priority is given to Canadian-based programs and research. Awards generally range from $2,500 - $10,000 per project. The deadlines for submissions are Mar. 1 and Sept. 1.

The Canadian Wildlife Foundation is a charitable organization established by the Canadian Wildlife Federation in 1987 and dedicated to the belief that the renewable natural resources of Canada are economic, social, recreational, and aesthetic assets that must be restored, wisely used, and perpetuated for posterity. The Canadian Wildlife Foundation Board of Trustees is responsible for evaluating applications and making funding decisions. 

Guidelines, eligibility, selection criteria and more information about previously funded projects are available on the website cwf-fcf.org. Interested applicants may also contact Cathy Hurd, Funding Program Officer, by e-mailing cathyh@cwf-fcf.org, phoning 613-599-9594 ext. 260 or faxing 613-271-7272.

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About the Canadian Wildlife Federation:

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of our natural world. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, sponsoring research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, recommending changes to policy and co-operating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature.

Contact:

Heather Robison
Media Relations Officer, Canadian Wildlife Federation
306- 550-4155
heatherr@cwf-fcf.org