2026-2027 Habitat Stewardship Program – Full Application
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Friday 7th, November 2025
External Deadline: Thursday 13th, November 2025
Description
The Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk (HSP) was established in 2000. It 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 and that prevent other species from becoming a conservation concern.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) administers HSP funds that support terrestrial stewardship projects while Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for administering the HSP for Aquatic Species at Risk.
The objectives of this program are to:
- – support habitat projects that benefit species at risk,
- – enable Canadians to become actively involved in stewardship projects for species at risk, which will result in tangible and measurable conservation benefits, and
- – improve the scientific, sociological and economic understanding of the role of stewardship as a conservation tool.
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to receive feedback and confirm eligibility and alignment with program priorities and expected results. Use this online form to submit your EOI no later than 3:00pm (Atlantic Standard Time) on October 15th, 2025. Early submissions are encouraged. Should you have any trouble with the online form, please don’t hesitate to contact Molly Tomlik, Conservation Biologist, Canadian Wildlife Service.
The application period for projects commencing in 2026-2027 is now open and will close on November 13, 2025, at 3:00 pm (Atlantic Standard Time).
See here for more information.
Downloads
HSP Regional Priorities ATL 26-27_EN