Grants
Growing Forward
We are encouraging the adoption of environmentally sound practices to improve the quality of our soil, water, air and biodiversity. The Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is an education and awareness program delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association. It helps producers assess their farm's environmental strengths and weaknesses.
For more information: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/about/growingforward/environment.htm
Community Fisheries and Wildlife Involvement Program
The Community Fisheries and Wildlife Involvement Program (CFWIP) is your opportunity to participate in hands-on fish and wildlife management and biodiversity conservation activities. You can develop volunteer projects that will aid fish and wildlife in the province, and improve opportunities for outdoor recreation.
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) will provide financial help, expertise, equipment and materials for approved CFWIP projects. We welcome everyone in Ontario to volunteer his or her time and ideas.
http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_166030.html
Evergreen Grants
Walmart – Evergreen Green Grant
Walmart Canada and Evergreen have combined to offer this national program funding community-based restoration and stewardship initiatives in urban and urbanizing areas. For more information:
http://www.evergreen.ca/en/funding/grants/walmart.sn
The Home Depot – Evergreen Rebuilding Nature Grant
The Home Depot Canada and Evergreen together offer the Rebuilding Nature Grant Program to support environmental stewardship projects in cities and towns across Canada.
To cover the costs of tools and building projects, native plants and trees, and other expenses, the Rebuilding Nature Grant Program provides community groups with grants of $1,000, $3,000 or $8,000 — plus $2,000 in The Home Depot gift cards.
http://www.evergreen.ca/en/funding/grants/home-depot.sn
Unilever – Evergreen Aquatic Stewardship and Conservation Grant
The Unilever – Evergreen Aquatic Stewardship and Conservation Grant program supports education and restoration projects that:
· • are small-scale
· • are community-driven
· • increase public awareness of sustainable water use and
· • highlight the importance of aquatic features and
· • provide meaningful opportunities for community action.
· • promote the wise use of water resources through educational and hands-on activities.
For more information: http://www.evergreen.ca/en/funding/grants/unilever.sn
Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program
The Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP) is designed to recognize, encourage and support the long-term private stewardship of Ontario's provincially significant conservation lands by providing property tax relief to those landowners who agree to protect the natural heritage values of their property. For more information please contact your local MNR office or visit
For more information: http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/CLTIP/index.html
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program
The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program(MFTIP) is a voluntary program, that provides lower property taxes to participating landowners who own four hectares or more of forest land, and who agree to prepare and follow a Managed Forest Plan for their property.
For more information contact your local Ministry of Natural Resources office or visit: http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Forests/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_166346.html
Conservation Easements
Conservation Easements are one way that private landowners can protect their lands into the future. For more information on conservation easements please contact the Hastings Prince Edward Land Trust (http://www.hpelt.org/index.html) or the Ontario Land Trust Association promotes voluntary private land conservation to benefit communities and natural heritage systems. For information: www.olta.ca
Ontario Heritage Trust
The Ontario Heritage Trust – the province's lead heritage agency – is dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's rich and varied heritage for the benefit of present and future generations. More information is available at http://www.heritagefdn.on.ca/