Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk (terrestrial, ECCC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)
Funds projects by Canadians that contribute directly to the recovery objectives and population goals of species at risk listed under the Species at Risk Act, through habitat protection, restoration and threat mitigation.
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Who qualifies
Non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations and communities, individuals, local groups, businesses, educational institutions, and provincial, territorial and municipal governments. Federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations are not eligible. Eligible species are those on Schedule 1 of SARA (except extirpated) and COSEWIC-assessed species not yet listed.
Good to know
- Funding: The program overview page read gives no dollar amounts; regional coordinators can advise on funding amounts.
- Notes: Aquatic species projects are run by Fisheries and Oceans Canada; see the separate DFO record.
Evidence from the official page
- eligibility“Federal departments, federal agencies and federal Crown corporations are not eligible to receive HSP funds.” source ↗
- eligibility“The following species are eligible for funding under the HSP:” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-11 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.