Environment Minister David Anderson announced recently that the Canadian government has committed millions of dollars in funding for various environmental projects like the ones Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters’ clubs have been involved in for years.
O.F.A.H. Member Clubs may be eligible for some of the $3.4 million in funding for 113 environmental projects in communities across Canada.
“These projects, conceived and undertaken by non profit community organizations, will result in cleaner air and water, the protection of critical wildlife habitat and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across Canada,” said Minister Anderson. “Anyone seeking an indication of the depth of commitment that Canadians have to protecting and enhancing their natural environment need look no farther than these exemplary community leaders,” he added.
The funding comes from Environment Canada’s EcoAction Community Funding Program, an initiative designed to help locally-based non profit organizations undertake environmental projects.
To be eligible for EcoAction funding, projects must result in positive, measurable environmental benefits and build public awareness of priority environmental issues such as air quality, climate change, water quality and species at risk.
The projects must also respond to community needs and generate matching funding or in-kind support from other sponsors.
Submission deadlines for proposals to the EcoAction program are February 1st and October 1st of each year.
A list of recently approved projects and information on the EcoAction program can be found at http://www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/
Any O.F.A.H. clubs thinking about a conservation project should take a look at this web site and see if you are eligible for part of this $3.4 million. Even if your club hasn’t done anything like this in the past it may be a great time to start and help save our natural resources.