Habitat Stewardship Program and Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk Program Call for Proposals 2018-2019

2018-2019 Call for Proposals:
The 2018-2019 Call for Proposals is now open for the Habitat Stewardship Program (Species at Risk Stream only)  and the Aboriginal Funds for Species At Risk Program (both Prevention Stream and Species at Risk Stream).
 
Important Notes:

• A new tiered approach for regional priorities has been implemented for terrestrial projects (see Table 1 below). The majority of funds will target projects addressing Tier 1 and Tier 2 priorities, with any remaining funds allocated to projects addressing Tier 3 priorities. Projects that do not address Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3 priorities may not be considered for funding. Proposals must also address at least one of the national priorities (outlined in the National call letters).
• Species at Risk (SAR) stream proposals must address SARA-listed species (www.sararegistry.gc.ca). Applicants are encouraged to review recovery documents for information on threats and recovery actions, and proposals should show a direct link to addressing threats and recommended actions.
• There will be no Call for Proposals for the HSP Prevention Stream due to re-allocation of funds to other conservation priorities.
• Due to the delay in launching the Call for Proposals, funding decisions for terrestrial projects are expected by September 2018. Therefore, HSP/AFSAR funds should only be requested for activities which will occur after September 1, 2018.

 
Table 1. HSP/AFSAR Regional Priorities applicable to Yukon (Terrestrial)
SAR Stream (HSP and AFSAR)
* must address SARA-listed species
Prevention Stream (AFSAR only)
* target species cannot be SARA-listed but may be COSEWIC-assessed

Tier 1 – Focal Landscapes
None
None

Tier 2 – Overarching Priorities
Species:

• Boreal Caribou
• Bats (Little Brown Myotis, Northern Myotis)
• Wood Bison

Sectors:

• Forestry
• Agriculture
• Urban Development

Threat:

• Invasive species

Sectors:

• Forestry
• Agriculture
• Urban Development

Threat:

• Invasive species

Tier 3 – Other Regional Priorities
Species:

• Northern Mountain Caribou

Areas:

• Unglaciated areas of central and northern Yukon, as well as adjacent areas in southwest Yukon with unique lowland habitats (grassland, riparian, old forest, dune, or saline flats habitats under 1000m) that now harbour Beringian endemic or disjunct species

Threats:

• Projects working to reduce or prevent habitat fragmentation, degradation, or loss

• Actions identified in Bird Conservation Region Strategies for Yukon (Regions 3-6) http://www.nabci.net/Canada/English/bird_conservation_regions.html

 

 About the AFSAR and HSP Programs:
For information about HSP and AFSAR, please visit the HSP and AFSAR webpages. Additional information about the Call for Proposals is linked below:
 
HSP

• HSP National Call Letter (PDF)
• HSP Application Guidelines ( PDF)
• HSP Expression of Interest form (PDF)

 
AFSAR

• AFSAR National Call Letter ( PDF)
• AFSAR Species at Risk Stream Application Guidelines (PDF)
• AFSAR Prevention Stream Application Guidelines (PDF)
• AFSAR Expression of Interest form (PDF)

 
To Apply:
It is important to contact the regional coordinator early during the Call for Proposals window (open now until March 19th 2018) in order to complete an Expression of Interest, particularly to discuss the new tiered priorities. Regional coordinators also provide access to the online tracking system, which is required to submit your proposal. Please note the online tracking system is currently being updated with the 2018-2019 application forms and is anticipated to be ready by mid-February.
 
Saleem Dar, HSP and AFSAR coordinator, Yukon (terrestrial projects)
Saleem.Dar@canada.ca; 867-393-7976
 
Vivian Chow, HSP and AFSAR coordinator, Pacific Region (aquatic projects)
Vivian.Chow@dfo-mpo.gc.ca; 604-666-4565