Habitat Conservation Stamp Initiative

Wildlife Habitat Canada invests funds from the sale of the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp and Print (CWHS) program to fund important and relevant conservation projects all over Canada.

WHC recognizes the importance of projects involving habitat conservation, restoration and enhancement for other wildlife (i.e. other than migratory game birds) and fish; however, these types of projects are not eligible for funding consideration under the Contribution Agreement between Environment and Climate Change Canada and Wildlife Habitat Canada.

GRANT CATEGORIES

The WHC grant program has four categories of funding, each of which is directed to projects that support different areas of conservation.

Category #1: HABITAT CONSERVATION GRANTS

Habitat Conservation, Restoration or Enhancement Projects

Projects under this category focus on direct, on-the-ground activities that:

Category #2: RESEARCH GRANTS

Projects under this category focus on furthering the understanding of waterfowl and/or habitat conservation in priority areas or the NAWMP human dimensions component.

Category #3: CONSERVATION NETWORKING GRANTS

Wetland Education, Hunter Education, Hunter Recruitment projects Projects under this category address the NAWMP goals and priorities of the human dimensions component, “Growing numbers of waterfowl hunters, other conservationists and citizens who enjoy and actively support waterfowl and wetlands habitat conservation” This Includes:

  • wetland educational programs/workshops;

  • waterfowl hunter education and/or recruitment programs/workshops;

  • projects that advance regional or national stewardship.

Category #4: NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR MURRE CONSERVATION FUND GRANTS

Projects under this category support Murre conservation activities and management, including those that:

  • Assess Murre breeding populations, productivity, survival, harvests and other mortality factors;

  • Facilitate Murre hunting stewardship and wildlife conservation to ensure that the Murre populations are sustained; or

  • Involve other Murre habitat conservation activities and events.

Innovating and Advancing Key Sectors

In this funding stream we will encourage initiatives in support of business growth and innovation and the advancement of key sectors. Our goal is to:

  • Support sector based iniatives, collaboration and partnerships that help stimulate business growth and innovation.
  • Support industry to become more environmentally sustainable and transition to a Net Zero economy.
  • Support initiatives that will increase investment in emerging local businesses.

Columbia Basin Bursary

If you’re a college student who needs financial help, this bursary could be for you.

Grassland and Rangeland Enhancement Program

If you have an idea that will maintain or enhance grassland resources while meeting conservation, environment and recreation objectives, this program could help support it. This program is delivered by the Kootenay Livestock Association.

National Social Value Fund

The National Social Value Fund provides an experiential learning program that connects students and organizations passionate about impact investing. 

BC Family Residence Program

Variety administers the BC Family Residence Program on behalf of the Ministry of Health/Government of B.C. to provide accommodation assistance for families while a child requires medical care at BC Children’s Hospital or Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children.

Community Lending

Co-operative Lending and Equity Investment

*We lend to and invest in co-operatives that are making a difference in their communities across Canada.

Seniors' Supportive Housing

The Seniors’ Supportive Housing Program provides housing and support services to older adults, seniors and people with disabilities. The Program assists low-income British Columbians who are 55 years of age or older, and people of any age who have a disability or diminished ability

Priority Placement Program

The Priority Placement Program helps women in British Columbia who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence. The program gives them priority access to BC Housing’s directly-managed units — social housing units that BC Housing manages day-to-day.

For women who are accepted into the program and live in Metro Vancouver, a priority placement coordinator will meet with you to determine the most suitable housing options for your needs. If a BC Housing directly-managed unit can meet your needs, the Priority Placement coordinator will support your transition into new housing.