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Wildlife Conservation Fund

The Prince Edward Island Wildlife Conservation Fund provides funding for the protection and enhancement of wildlife and wildlife habitats.  The fund is generated from the annual licence fees from anglers, hunters and trappers.

Wildlife Conservation Fund Fees

  • $20 including GST
  • $13 for seniors 65 years of age and over including GST
  • No fee for youth under the age of 16.

Wildlife Conservation Fund Applicant Information

The Wildlife Conservation Fund committee has issued a call for Spring 2013 funding applications. Interested applicants must complete and submit the Spring 2013 WCF Funding Application form by 5:00pm Monday, February 4, 2013.


Evaluation Criteria for Project Applications
Applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and must demonstrate a need for the funds requested.  All rates must be generally accepted market levels (ex. equipment rentals, operator rates, mileage rates, labour costs, etc). Mileage rates must not exceed those currently paid by the provincial government and total mileage requested for the project should match the scope of the project. Projects with excessive rates may not be considered for funding.


Applications will be evaluated by the Wildlife Conservation Fund Committee based on the following criteria:

  • how the proposed project meets the objective of the fund to provide funding for the protection of wildlife and wildlife habitats;
  • presence of matching funds (in-kind and cash) in the budget;
  • achievable project that can be completed and a final report submitted by March 31 of the funding year; and
  • track record of the proponent.

Note: For research projects, applicants must attach the hypothesis, methodology, and a description of any practical application of the research results

 

For all applications:

  • The PEI WCF Committee may contact outside expertise as needed when evaluating proposals
  • Wage rates paid to project employees are at the discretion of the project planners. The committee will generally only fund top-up for wages and only to certain levels. Many projects are submitted by community-based watershed groups. Projects are encouraged to apply to other sources of funding if they wish to top-up wages beyond these levels. 

The following guidelines should be noted:

  • It is unlikely that WCF funding will be awarded for watershed coordinator positions,
  • Project Coordinators/Supervisors; up to $14.00 per hour,
  • Chain saw operators; up to $14.00 per hour,
  • Other field workers: up to $11.00 per hour.

The following are unlikely to receive funding from the PEIWCF:

  • Watershed Management Coordinator wages
  • Entire positions or full wages for any position
  • Watershed planning projects
  • Purchase of equipment over $1,000that will be retained as capital
  • Projects with a high percentage of administrative or management/professional costs

The following are more likely to receive funding from the PEIWCF:

  • Projects that are designed to have a direct benefit to Island wildlife species.
  • Materials and equipment rentals that have a direct benefit to wildlife and their habitats - reports must show clearly how the materials and equipment were used.
  • WCF applications accompanied by copies of required permits , required permit applications or proof of pending permits.
  • Projects with 50% or greater matching funds

Full details on conditions for awarding grants are included in the application form below.

Contact:

Island Nature Trust
Tel: (902) 892-7513
Email: admin@islandnaturetrust.ca

The Island Nature Trust serves as the day-to-day administrator of the Wildlife Conservation Fund, under the direction of the Wildlife Conservation Fund Committee

Publications 

2011 Wildlife Conservation Fund Annual Report
2010 Wildlife Conservation Fund Annual Report  


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