Wildlife Habitat Conservation Grants

The funds invested by Wildlife Habitat Canada to support grants come from the purchase of the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp. The stamp is purchased primarily by waterfowl hunters to validate their Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permits, and is also sold to print purchasers, stamp collectors, and individuals interested in contributing to the conservation, restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat in Canada. With the support of the Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment Canada, a portion of the revenues associated with the sale of the stamp is allocated to fund wildlife habitat conservation projects across Canada.

We work through partnerships with communities, landowners, governments, non-government organizations, and industry to find effective solutions to address problems facing wildlife habitat. Since 1985, Wildlife Habitat Canada has provided over 35 million dollars in grants to hundreds of habitat conservation projects across the full range of Canadian landscapes and seascapes, as well as all provinces and territories, through its grant program. 

For those projects that have been approved to receive grant funding from Wildlife Habitat Canada, a grant agreement must be completed and signed. The grant agreement indicates the grant disbursement process, as well as the reporting requirements to Wildlife Habitat Canada. 

For more information on Wildlife Habitat Canada's grant program, please contact our Grants Coordinator.