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Invasive Mussel Monitoring
Funding for invasive mussel lake monitoring
Latest source updateLast Update: July 31, 2026Latest change: The program guidelines now show the 2026 intake details, including who can apply, what activities and costs are eligible, the application deadline, and the funding and reporting schedule.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 31, 2026
Latest change: The program guidelines now show the 2026 intake details, including who can apply, what activities and costs are eligible, the application deadline, and the funding and reporting schedule.
2026 Invasive Mussel guidelines updated
The Invasive Mussels Lake Monitoring Fund Program Guidelines now present the 2026 intake details instead of the earlier closed-page summary. The updated guidelines add the application deadline of Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:30 pm Pacific Time, with funding notifications expected in late March to early April 2026 and final reports due November 30, 2026. The eligible applicant group, eligible waterbodies, eligible activities, eligible expenses, ineligible costs, proposal review criteria, and funding agreement requirements are now spelled out in detail. The guidelines also note that typical grants are in the $5-20k range, requests significantly over $20k need strong rationale, an up-front payment of up to 70% may be made after the agreement is signed, and the final 30% is held back until the report is approved.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
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
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the priority waterbody list and sampling frequency in the Field Protocol.
- Evidence of technical skills, knowledge, and organizational capacity.
- Cost-effectiveness and sufficiency of the proposed budget.
- Recent letters of support from relevant experts or partners may strengthen the application.
- Funding from other sources may score higher, but matching funds are not required.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program documents
- Read the program guidelines, Field Protocol, application instructions, and Waterbody Sampling Table instructions.
- Confirm that the proposed waterbodies and sampling plan match the program requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare the application materials
- Complete the application worksheet with project details and water temperature information.
- Prepare the budget spreadsheet and Waterbody Sampling Table.
- Gather any supporting letters and additional temperature data if needed.
- Step 3: Enter the application in Survey Apply
- Copy the worksheet content into the online application system.
- Upload the required budget and waterbody sampling documents.
- Include any optional supporting documents.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Mark all tasks as complete.
- Use the Submit button in Survey Apply to send the application.
- Keep the confirmation email for your records.
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
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)