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Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream
Funding for Indigenous species conservation projects
Last Update: May 20, 2026
Funding available
Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous-led species conservation and habitat protection, with up to 100% of eligible project costs covered through non-federal matching contributions. It funds prevention-focused activities such as habitat protection, improvement, monitoring, planning, outreach, and documentation of Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Habitat protection and threat mitigation
- Habitat improvement and restoration
- Conservation planning and stewardship program development
- Species surveys, inventories, and monitoring
- ATK documentation and targeted outreach
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Expression of interest, if submitted
- Letter of support, if applying through a partner organization
- Cash flow statement for approved projects
- Official Language Questionnaire, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities in Canada
- Indigenous organizations and associations
- Indigenous councils, corporations, and co-operatives
- Indigenous schools, cultural centres, and land/resource management bodies
- Mandated partner organizations, Indigenous or non-Indigenous
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not Indigenous and are not mandated by an eligible recipient
- Projects focused on species listed on Schedule 1 of SARA
- Projects involving scientific research, captive breeding, or hatcheries
- Projects using federal funds as matching contributions
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, wages, and benefits
- Professional fees, consultants, and contractors
- Travel, materials, supplies, and equipment rental
- Equipment purchases under $10,000 and some capital assets
- Communication, printing, training, and overhead costs up to the allowed limit
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Scientific research activities
- Captive breeding, captive rearing, hatcheries, aquaculture, and wildlife rehabilitation
- Extirpated species reintroductions
- Promotional merchandise such as hats or mugs
- Federal funds used as matching contributions
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Projects on reserves and lands set apart for Aboriginal Peoples under the Indian Act
- Other lands directly controlled by Indigenous Peoples
- Lands and waters where traditional activities are carried out
- Federal waters
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the regional AFSAR management team.
- Projects are assessed against program objectives, priorities, and administrative criteria.
- Funding is not guaranteed and applicants are notified once decisions are made.
- Successful applicants then negotiate a contribution agreement.
- Reporting obligations are defined in the contribution agreement.
Additional information
- Expression of interest is encouraged before the full application.
- Applications are reviewed by regional management teams.
- Successful applicants must sign a contribution agreement.
- Regular reporting is required during the project.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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- Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Species at Risk (SAR) StreamSupports Indigenous species-at-risk recovery projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream Program
What is the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream?
This program supports Indigenous-led species conservation and habitat protection, with up to 100% of eligible project costs covered through non-federal matching contributions. It funds prevention-focused activities such as habitat protection, improvement, monitoring, planning, outreach, and documentation of Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge.
How much funding can be received?
Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream program?
To be eligible for the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream program, you must:
Indigenous communities or organizations in Canada
Projects on eligible lands or waters
Targets non-SARA-listed species
What expenses are eligible under Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream?
Habitat protection and threat mitigation
Habitat improvement and restoration
Conservation planning and stewardship program development
Species surveys, inventories, and monitoring
ATK documentation and targeted outreach
Who can I contact for more information about the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at ec.faep-afsar.ec@canada.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream available?
The Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream is a Grant and Funding