Applications for 2007 will be accepted
from December 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007

The Nova Scotia Habitat Conservation Fund was established under the Nova Scotia Wildlife Act to assist the funding of programs for the protection and enhancement of wildlife and wildlife habitats. The Fund is organized under four objectives: Enhancement, Acquisition, Research, and Education. Each objective has a set of Priority Activities. The Habitat Conservation Fund will partner in projects on a cost shared basis not to exceed 75% of total project cost.

Applicants must consult the Conditions for Awarding Grants and Proposal Submission Guidelines and Application before submitting an application. These documents, and any additional information that may be required, are also available from any office of the Department of Natural Resources or from the following:

To be considered, the application must include all information and materials in the manner specified in the Important Steps in Submitting a Proposal and in the Proposal Submission Guidelines and Application.

The Board of Directors of the Nova Scotia Habitat Conservation Fund reserves the right not to recommend an award if, in the opinion of the Board, no suitable proposal is received. Normally, proposals are not funded for more than $25,000.00 ($50,000.00 for land acquisitions). The submission date for applications is December 1^st through to January 31^st.

The Nova Scotia Habitat Conservation Fund looks forward to receiving your submission. In partnership, we can conserve wildlife habitat across Nova Scotia.