NICKEL BELT – GREATER SUDBURY- Protecting nature and reducing pollution remains a top priority for Nickel Belt -Greater Sudbury residents. Today, MP for Nickel Belt, Marc G. Serré is sharing current environmental programs that are accepting funding applications. These funding programs offer direct support to enhance clean growth and support Canada’s framework on climate change, carbon pollution, carbon pricing, climate change resilience, clean technology and jobs which positively benefits Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury communities. The following are details on the current opportunities:

• Aboriginal fund for species at risk

The Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR) was established in 2004 and supports the development of Indigenous capacity to participate actively in the implementation of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). The Act recognizes the important role that Indigenous Peoples play in wildlife conservation and the need to consider Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge (ATK) in the assessment of which species may be at risk, as well as in the development and implementation of protection and recovery measures. Additionally, AFSAR supports projects that will proactively prevent species, other than species at risk, from becoming a conservation concern.

Deadline to apply: March 2, 2021, 15:00 EST

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html

• Canada nature fund - priority places

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.

Deadline to apply: April 15, 2021, 15:00 EST

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html

• EcoAction community funding program

The EcoAction Community Funding Program funds projects across Canada to encourage Canadians to take action to address Clean Water, and to build the capacity of communities to sustain these activities into the future. Your organization may be eligible to receive financial support from Environment and Climate Change Canada's EcoAction Community Funding Program to address environmental issues of importance in your community. Your project must have measurable, positive environmental results and promote community participation.

Deadline to apply: March 3, 2021, 15:00 EST

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html

• Environmental Damages Fund

The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to provide a mechanism for directing funds received as a result of fines, court orders, and voluntary payments to priority projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment. The EDF helps to ensure that environmental good follows environmental harm by supporting projects with measurable outcomes in Canadian communities.

Deadline to apply: February 24, 2021, 15:00 EST

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html

• Habitat stewardship program

The Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) is an application-based funding program that provides funding for projects submitted by Canadians that contribute directly to the recovery objectives and population goals of species at risk listed on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) and that prevent others from becoming a conservation concern.

Deadline to apply: March 2, 2021, 15:00 EST

Link: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs.html

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“Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury has a strong community of engaged individuals and organizations making a positive impact to mitigate climate change and strengthen our region’s environmental sustainability. By listening directly to the needs of key environmental stakeholders our government has tailored funding in order to help protect our nature and environment for generations to come. I encourage all eligible organizations to apply without delay!” – Marc G. Serré MP Nickel Belt

Associated Links

• Canada’s Climate Plan
• Environmental funding programs

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Contacts

Kaylie Dudgeon,
Special Assistant
Marc G. Serré MP Nickel Belt
[email protected]
705-897-2222