Community-nominated priority places for species at risk

Funder
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Type
Grant
Region
Northwest Territories, Canada
Region
Yukon, Canada
Region
Nunavut, Canada
Maximum Amount
CA$500,000.00
Application Deadline
2021-04-15

Community-Nominated Priority Places (CNPP) for Species at Risk is part of Canada’s Nature Fund. CNPP will support multi-partner initiatives in priority places where there are opportunities to protect and recover species at risk and their habitat through multi-species and ecosystem-based conservation action.

Eligibility

Eligible recipients include:

  • domestic or international not-for-profit organizations, such as charitable and volunteer organizations, professional associations, and non-governmental organizations
  • domestic or international Indigenous organizations, governments, individuals, boards, commissions, communities, associations and authorities, including
    • Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
    • district councils, Chiefs councils and Tribal councils
    • Indigenous research, academic and educational institutions
    • Indigenous for-profit organizations
  • domestic or international research, academic and educational institutions
  • Canadian individuals
  • domestic or international for-profit organizations, such as small businesses with less than 500 employees, companies, corporations, and industry associations
  • local organizations such as community associations and groups, seniors’ and youth groups, and service clubs
  • municipal and local governments and their agencies

In cases where recipients further distribute funds, the ultimate recipients must be the same as those listed above.

Contact Details
Contact Person
Dawn Andrews (CWS coordinator)
Email
dawn.andrews@canada.ca
Contact Details
Application Deadline
2021-04-15
Application Details

Key dates

  • January 19, 2021: Launch of CNPP Expression of Interest stage
  • February 26, 2021 (noon Pacific Standard Time): Deadline for submission of CNPP Expression of Interest
  • April 15, 2021 (noon Pacific Daylight Time): Deadline for submission of CNPP Formal Proposal through the ECCC web portal called the Grants and Contributions Enterprise Management System (GCEMS)

Please refer to the Proposal Guide for complete instructions, and explanations.


Application instructions

Project proposals can be submitted to CNPP in a two-step proposal process.

Step one - Expression of Interest

The first step is an Expression of Interest (EOI). This step is strongly recommended as the EOI will provide an opportunity to initiate discussions with Environment and Climate Change Canada staff on the suitability of the project for CNPP. Applicants can use this step to confirm the project’s fit with CNPP priorities and receive input from ECCC staff. EOIs must be submitted by February 26, 2021 to dawn.andrews@canada.ca

Step two - Formal Proposal

The second (required) step will be the submission of a detailed Formal Proposal with a complete and detailed work plan, budget and letters of support. ECCC will undertake a complete review and assessment of the Formal Proposal on the basis of criteria described in the Proposal Guide. When you're ready to apply, visit the Grants and Contributions Enterprise Management System (GCEMS) application instructions page.

This two-step approach provides opportunities for proponents to work with relevant partners such as territorial governments, Indigenous governments and organizations, and non-profit or private sector organizations to work together to prepare project proposals, provide feedback, and facilitate funding partnerships.