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Invasive Mussel Monitoring
Funding for invasive mussel lake monitoring
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports invasive mussel monitoring in British Columbia lakes. It funds plankton tow sampling, substrate samplers, sample preservation and shipping, and related monitoring work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Plankton tow sampling for invasive mussel veligers.
- Deployment and checking of artificial substrate samplers.
- Preserving, packaging, and shipping samples to the designated lab.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Budget spreadsheet.
- Waterbody Sampling Table.
- Letter of support, if available.
- Water temperature data for proposed waterbodies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community groups
- Non-profit organizations
- Local and regional governments
- First Nations
- Academic institutions, industry, and other organizations
Eligible expenses
- Labour for plankton tow sampling and support for volunteers.
- Sampling equipment, supplies, preservatives, and disinfection materials.
- Materials to build substrate samplers.
- Travel to sampling sites and sample shipping costs.
- Administration costs up to the program limit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salary expenses for regular provincial government employees.
- Expenses unrelated to sampling activities.
- Overhead charges beyond the approved administration fee.
- General volunteer recruitment expenses.
- Training costs and substrate sampling labour, travel, and other expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the priority waterbody list and Field Protocol.
- Technical capacity, budget efficiency, and supporting letters may affect the review.
- Successful applicants receive a funding notification and must sign a Conditional Grant Agreement.
- Funding is released in two payments: an upfront advance and a final holdback after reporting.
- A final grant report and supporting data must be approved before the last payment is issued.
Additional information
- HCTF and the Province of British Columbia must be acknowledged in project communications.
- A Conditional Grant Agreement must be signed before funding is finalized.
- Project data and reports may be shared with provincial or federal government partners.
- Applications are submitted through HCTF’s Survey Apply system.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Invasive Mussel Monitoring Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Invasive Mussel Monitoring. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Invasive Mussel Monitoring?
This program supports invasive mussel monitoring in British Columbia lakes. It funds plankton tow sampling, substrate samplers, sample preservation and shipping, and related monitoring work.
Who is eligible for the Invasive Mussel Monitoring program?
To be eligible for the Invasive Mussel Monitoring program, you must:
Experience in water sampling
Follows the Field Protocol
Uses priority waterbodies
What expenses are eligible under Invasive Mussel Monitoring?
Plankton tow sampling for invasive mussel veligers.
Deployment and checking of artificial substrate samplers.
Preserving, packaging, and shipping samples to the designated lab.
Who can I contact for more information about the Invasive Mussel Monitoring?
You can contact Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF).
Where is the Invasive Mussel Monitoring available?
The Invasive Mussel Monitoring program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Invasive Mussel Monitoring a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Invasive Mussel Monitoring is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Invasive Mussel Monitoring?
Invasive Mussel Monitoring is funded by Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF)