Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk — Prevention Stream

• 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

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

• Alignment with regional and national priorities
• Eligibility of the applicant, activities, expenses, and matching funds
• Ability to manage and complete the project successfully
• Clear, realistic budget and schedule
• Evaluation measures, partnerships, and local support

• Step 1: Review program requirements
  • Check the call for proposals and regional priorities.
  • Contact the Regional Coordinator for guidance.
• Step 2: Submit an expression of interest
  • Submit an EOI before the full proposal if desired.
  • Use feedback to align the project with program priorities.
• Step 3: Complete the online application
  • Request login information from the Regional Coordinator.
  • Fill in the online Application Form.
• Step 4: Submit the proposal
  • Submit the completed application by the deadline.
  • Contact the Regional Coordinator for alternate submission options if needed.
• Step 5: Wait for the decision
  • Successful applicants are notified and then move to contribution agreement negotiation.
  • Unsuccessful applicants are notified after final funding decisions.

• 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.

• 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.