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Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26
Supports Boreal Caribou conservation projects in Ontario
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Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program supports individuals, non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and other groups across Ontario to maintain and recover Boreal Caribou populations. It funds on-the-ground habitat restoration and protection, monitoring, science and research, as well as habitat management, direct threat mitigation, and local or traditional ecological knowledge.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- On-the-ground habitat restoration and protection
- Habitat management/restoration
- Species surveys, inventories or monitoring
- Direct threat mitigation
- Research and gathering, sharing or incorporation of local and traditional ecological knowledge
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Detailed project budget using the provided template
- Performance measures and evaluation plan
- Completed threats and knowledge gaps table
- Supplementary information table, if required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Academic institutions
- Businesses and consulting companies
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Individuals, landowners, and industry organizations
- Municipal and local governments, and non-government organizations
Who is not eligible
- Provincial government ministries
- Federal government departments and agencies
- Unincorporated informal groups or clubs
- Conservation authorities and their foundations
Eligible expenses
- Staff wages and mandatory benefits directly tied to the project
- Materials, supplies, services, consultants, transportation, accommodation, and hospitality
- Equipment or rental, administration, indirect research costs, support services, honoraria, and audit costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects or studies required by law, including activities undertaken to fulfill legal requirements or conditions identified in an Endangered Species Act, 2007 authorization or regulation.
- Project activities must be intended for the protection or recovery of caribou and must not result in the provision of goods or services to the Government of Ontario.
- Costs beyond reasonable limits set by the program, including travel and hospitality limits, are not eligible.
- Non-meal food and beverages, alcohol, meals when the travel period is less than 5 hours, and meals during travel when travel is part of the regular job duties of the staff or contractor are not eligible.
- Avoidable financial institution service fees and audit costs in the Services category are not eligible.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with CCSP objectives
- Value to Boreal Caribou protection and recovery
- Project design, feasibility, and workplan quality
- Expertise, partnerships, and value for money
- Application quality and avoidance of duplication
How to apply
- All applications must be submitted electronically through TPON.
- Applicants must have a TPON account in order to apply, and must create one first if needed.
- Applicants should sign up early because access may take up to 5 business days.
- Once registered and granted access, applicants must download and complete the application form and supporting documents through TPON.
- A new TPON case number and a new application form are required for each project application.
Processing and Agreement
- Complete applications undergo a comprehensive, multi-staged assessment process.
- All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.
- Successful applicants must enter into a transfer payment agreement with the Province before any payments will be made.
- Payments will be made after milestones are completed and required project reporting is approved, and an initial payment may be available upon signing the transfer payment agreement.
- Projects selected for funding must submit reporting and financial documentation according to the transfer payment agreement, and some projects may be required to submit audited segmented financial information and certificates of insurance.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON).
- Multiple project applications are allowed, with a separate TPON case number for each.
- Applicants may need additional authorizations, including ESA-related permits.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge Government of Ontario financial assistance.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26 Program
What is the Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26?
The Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program supports individuals, non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and other groups across Ontario to maintain and recover Boreal Caribou populations. It funds on-the-ground habitat restoration and protection, monitoring, science and research, as well as habitat management, direct threat mitigation, and local or traditional ecological knowledge.
How much funding can be received?
Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26 Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26 program?
To be eligible for the Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26 program, you must:
Legal entity in good standing
Supports Boreal Caribou recovery
Includes eligible conservation activities
What expenses are eligible under Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26?
On-the-ground habitat restoration and protection
Habitat management/restoration
Species surveys, inventories or monitoring
Direct threat mitigation
Research and gathering, sharing or incorporation of local and traditional ecological knowledge
Who can I contact for more information about the Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at borealcaribouconservation@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-855-216-3090.
Where is the Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26 available?
The Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26 program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26 is a Grant and Funding