The Ministry of Natural Resources is a strong supporter of stewardship and biodiversity conservation in Ontario. The new Land Stewardship and Habitat Restoration Program was created to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of our natural ecosystems.
The program offers eligible organizations support to undertake land stewardship and habitat restoration for biodiversity conservation. This work helps ensure the sustainability of healthy habitats over the long term.
The Land Stewardship and Habitat Restoration Program fund is open to incorporated organizations across the province, including:
- Aboriginal organizations and communities
- Conservation organizations
- Businesses
- Municipal governments
- Non-government organizations
Eligible Projects
The program’s focus is on restoration, rehabilitation and enhancement projects that benefit fish, wildlife and biodiversity. Applicants are encouraged to link project submissions to landscape-level conservation or stewardship plans. Eligible projects for 2013/14 can include:
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- Stream restoration, which includes fencing, riparian planting and fish habitat enhancement
- Upland or terrestrial enhancements, including tree planting, windbreaks and corridors
- Wetlands restoration, such as water control, plantings and excavation
- Invasive species control through mechanical or ecological means, or site modifications.
Detailed eligibility requirements are available in the application package. Please note that applicants must be incorporated entities. Provincial and federal governments, or their agencies, are not eligible to apply. In addition, applicants are required to equally match the funding provided through the program, and program funding is limited to a maximum of $20,000 per project.
Land Stewardship and Habitat Restoration Program 2013/14 Funding Application Package
The 2013/14 funding application process for the Land Stewardship and Habitat Restoration Program is now closed. Please check back for future funding opportunities.
How do I apply?
Please consult the funding guidelines for detailed application instructions. Application forms (PDF, 2.2 mb) and Guidelines (PDF, 198 kb) are available online.
