Endangered Species Recovery Fund (ESRF)

Eligibility Criteria

The following organizations and individuals are eligible to receive funding:

• for-profit organizations if their primary business is wildlife research or conservation;
• applicants affiliated with a registered charity;  
• applicants affiliated with a registered non governmental organization (NGO), such as a:
  • university;
  • natural history society;
  • research institute;
  • non-profit* body with a mandate for conservation.

Application deadline: December 8, 2006 (5:00 p.m. EST)
Maximum award: $25 000 per year for up to two years
Award notification: On or around March 15, 2007

Deadline

2006-12-08

Summary

Since 1988, the ESRF has provided for research, outreach and education projects by scientists and conservation advocates. Their research reveals causes of species decline and finds solutions to allow wildlife populations to rebuild. The ESRF combines public, private and non-profit sector support with the efforts of scientists, conservation groups, and landowners. This multi-sector approach is critical for the long-term survival of Canada's wildlife.

*Note: "non-profit" also known as nonprofit organizations, non profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, voluntary organizations and volunteer organizations.

Ontario Contact(s):
Alan Dextrase
Aquatic SAR Biologist
Species At Risk section, Ontario Parks
Ministry of Natural Resources
Courier Address: 5th Floor, South Tower
300 Water Street
P.O. Box 7000
Peterborough, Ontario  K9J 8M5
Telephone: (705) 755-1786
Fax: (705) 755-1788
E-mail: alan.dextrase@mnr.gov.on.ca