Funder’s Website
The funder’s website can be found HERE.
Funding Value and Duration
Up to $25,000 for one (1) year. *New for 2023: Proposals for multi-year projects will be accepted, but funding will be determined on an annual basis.
Overview
The Arctic Species Conservation Fund supports high-quality stewardship and research initiatives focused on wildlife and habitats in the Canadian Arctic. WWF-Canada relies on partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and the best available information to jointly advocate for policies and legislation that are effective for the conservation of the Arctic environment. We are pleased to issue a call for proposals to identify projects that will achieve meaningful outcomes for the conservation of Arctic species and the people who depend on them.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants from all backgrounds (community groups, Hunters and Trappers Organizations, governments, universities, independent researchers, non-government organizations, etc.) and fields of study (Indigenous Knowledge, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, natural sciences, social sciences, etc.) are eligible to apply. Projects can take place anywhere across northern Canada.
Internal Contacts
Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator.
VPRI Resource Contact: Rachel Hirsch
Deadlines
New in 2023 – proposals will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis at any point in the year. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their project with WWF-Canada staff in advance to assist in the development of a successful proposal. Final proposals should be submitted at least six weeks prior to the project start date.
| Faculty Deadline | Consult your Faculty Research Facilitator. |
| OVPRI Deadline (Approval Form and Application) | 1 Week Prior to Sponsor Submission |
| Submission to Sponsor | 1 Week Prior to Sponsor Submission until December 30, 2023 |
Submitting Your Application
- Step 1) Submit an internal Carleton Approval Form
Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database CUResearch:
https://ovpri.research.carleton.ca/Romeo.Researcher/Administrator/Default.aspx
For a user’s guide on submitting an Approval Form, click HERE. - Step 2) Submit an external application to the granting agency
Submit an external application to the corresponding grant or award agency. To navigate to the funder’s website, click HERE