Habitat Conservation projects support NAWMP priorities, as outlined in the Joint Venture Implementation Plans, by conserving, restoring, protecting, and enhancing priority habitats. Eligible projects may also support habitat for other migratory game birds or repair and rebuild infrastructure that increases wetland acreage, improves ecological integrity or addresses long-term maintenance needs without relying on future WHC funding.

Conservation Networking projects support NAWMP Goal 3 by encouraging more waterfowl hunters, conservationists, and community members to take part in waterfowl and wetland habitat conservation. Eligible projects may include wetland education programs and workshops, waterfowl hunter education or recruitment initiatives, online conservation education resources, and activities that promote regional or national stewardship. Projects must include clear learning objectives and a follow-up component to show long-term program benefits. Waterfowl hunter education projects that include a mentored hunt component will receive priority.

Research projects support a better understanding of waterfowl and habitat conservation in NAWMP priority areas. To be considered for funding, applicants must include a letter of support from the scientific or technical committee of the associated NAWMP Joint Venture in Canada with their application.

Projects under the Newfoundland and Labrador Murre Conservation Fund support M and management activities, including population assessments, hunting stewardship and wildlife conservation initiatives that help sustain Murre populations, and other Murre habitat conservation activities or events.

Eligible Recipients of the Grant Program are:

• Canadian Residents;
• Not-for-profit Organizations;
• Indigenous organizations, associations, and wildlife management boards;
• Research, academic, and educational institutions;
• For profit organizations such as small businesses, companies, corporations, and industry associations;
• Local organizations such as community associations and groups, seniors’ and youth groups, and service clubs;
• Provincial, territorial, municipal, and local governments and their agencies.

Eligible Projects must:

• Comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, licences, permits and other applicable requirements;
• Take place between April 1 and March 31 of the grant program year.
• Be time-limited and goal-oriented. Ongoing or core business activities are not eligible for STAMP funding;
• Have a funding request between $1,000 and $150,000 Canadian dollars;
• Not have received WHC funding for the same project more than twice previously, unless substantial changes have been made to the project design;
• Clearly demonstrate a minimum 1:1 funding match ratio in the relevant grant program year or within one year of the project start date.

Full program guidelines including eligibility requirements and program timelines can be found, here.

• Call for Proposals: late-July
• Deadline for Applications: mid-October
• Applications submitted for review to Board of Directors: late-January
• Decision Letters to Applicants: mid-February
• Project Dates: April 1 to March 31
• Reporting periods:
  • Interim Reports due mid-September 2025
  • Final Reports due mid-March 2026

2026-2027 Currently Funded Projects coming soon

Click here for the list of the 2025-2026 Funded Projects