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Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL)
Supports conservation on Ontario farmland
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Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) is a cost-share program for Ontario farmers and landowners that supports the recovery of species at risk on agricultural land. It funds conservation actions such as cross-fencing, delayed haying, grassland restoration, tree and shrub planting, fencing, and wetland restoration.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Cross-fencing for rotational grazing.
- Establishment of in-field perennial grass strips.
- Fencing to exclude livestock from woodland areas and treed corridors.
- Forage Harvest Management (delayed haying).
- Grassland restoration, tree and shrub planting, and wetland restoration.
Documents Needed
- A valid Farm Business Registration Number (FBRN).
- A Religious Exemption Letter provided by the OMAFA Appeal Tribunal or a Cultural Exemption Letter provided by First Nations Agriculture & Finance Ontario.
- The most current Municipal Property Assessment Notice or Municipal Tax Bill for a proposed project located on 25 acres of land or more, assessed as Farm, in the name of the farm business.
- An income exemption from the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program in the name of the farm business.
- A 5th Edition Environmental Farm Plan and Action Plan verified complete by OSCIA.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farmers who are actively farming in Ontario.
- Landowners who own actively farmed land in Ontario.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Apply only during application intakes and review the SARPAL Online Program Guide.
- Be actively farming or own actively farmed land in Ontario and include one of the listed proofs in your submission.
- Have a 5th Edition Environmental Farm Plan and Action Plan verified complete by OSCIA before submitting an application.
Processing and Agreement
- Only eligible and complete submissions are reviewed.
- Approved applicants must sign a Conservation Agreement with Environment and Climate Change Canada before funding can be released.
- Participants must implement and maintain the approved project for 1 to 5 years, depending on the BMP, and monitor it for the length of the agreement.
- Landholders must submit a yearly update on implementation and effectiveness, including habitat assessments and species monitoring.
Additional information
- SARPAL is delivered by Environment and Climate Change Canada through OSCIA.
- The program targets 12 species at risk.
- Four target species have identified critical habitat: American Badger, Eastern Foxsnake, Little Brown Myotis, and Loggerhead Shrike.
- The S.11 agreement applies to the Project Site(s) within the Land.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) Program
What is the Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL)?
Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) is a cost-share program for Ontario farmers and landowners that supports the recovery of species at risk on agricultural land. It funds conservation actions such as cross-fencing, delayed haying, grassland restoration, tree and shrub planting, fencing, and wetland restoration.
How much funding can be received?
Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) program?
To be eligible for the Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) program, you must:
Applicants must be actively farming or own actively farmed land in Ontario.
Applicants must have a verified complete 5th Edition Environmental Farm Plan and Action Plan.
Applications are only accepted during application intakes.
What expenses are eligible under Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL)?
Cross-fencing for rotational grazing.
Establishment of in-field perennial grass strips.
Fencing to exclude livestock from woodland areas and treed corridors.
Forage Harvest Management (delayed haying).
Grassland restoration, tree and shrub planting, and wetland restoration.
Who can I contact for more information about the Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL)?
You can contact Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) by email at sarpal@ontariosoilcrop.org or by phone at (519) 826-4214.
Where is the Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) available?
The Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) is a Grant and Funding