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Each spring, HCTF accepts grant applications from land trust organizations looking to purchase properties to protect important habitat for BC’s fish and wildlife. Proposed acquisitions are evaluated on criteria such as species richness, connectivity, conservation planning priority, habitats, and impending threats to these values. Financial factors such as partnership funding, stability of the proponent organization, cost per hectare and level of community support are also carefully considered. Because acquisitions are funded with licence surcharge money, properties that also include public fishing and hunting opportunities are generally given priority consideration.

See our Conservation Lands Acquisition page for more information on what the program has accomplished thus far.

The Habitat Acquisition Grant application is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application via Survey Apply

The next opportunity to apply for this grant will be in February 2024.

Please review our Habitat Acquisition Proposal Guidelines if you are interested in submitting a proposal.

2023-2024 Habitat Acquisition Proposal Guidelines

 

To apply for funding, download the Acquisition Proposal Word Worksheet (word document) and HCTF Acquisition Proposal Budget (spreadsheet).

2023-2024 Acquisition Proposal Word Worksheet 2023-2024 Acquisition Budget Spreadsheet

 

How to Apply

Submission of Habitat Acquisition Grant Applications is through the HCTF Survey Apply system. Please note that all applications must be submitted using Survey Apply. HCTF cannot accept applications by email. The application deadline is April 15, 2022.

Survey Apply Application System

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Acquisitions – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Acquisitions FAQ Page

 

If you have any questions, please contact Barb von Sacken at bvonsacken@hctf.ca or 250-940-3013.

An Acquisition Report Form needs to be completed and submitted to HCTF on completion of the purchase, in order to receive the 10% holdback. Please download the form here. Typically report forms are due by April 15th of the grant deadline year. Please note: if you are able to submit your report prior to the April 15th deadline, we highly encourage you to do so! This will allow us to get you your final payment sooner, by cheque or electronic fund transfer.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Barb von Sacken at bvonsacken@hctf.ca or 250-940-3013.

Congratulations on your successful application for habitat acquisition funding!

Your funding notification included several funding conditions. These funding conditions must be satisfied prior to HCTF issuing a conditional grant agreement. Once funding conditions are satisfied, you will receive two copies of the conditional grant agreement in the mail and an accompanying checklist. Please read your grant agreement carefully, and complete all requirements on the checklist before returning to HCTF. Questions? Please contact our Financial Officer.

  • Insurance

    Please note the insurance requirements in Section 9 of your Conditional Grant Agreement. You will require a Certificate of Insurance for General Liability: your insurer can assist in completing this certificate.

  • HCTF Acknowledgement

    The support provided by HCTF must be acknowledged in any publicity issued, printed or distributed, including signs, displays, reports, announcements, articles, press releases, or media interviews. Further information on communications guidelines and copies of the HCTF logo are available here.

  • Contract Extensions

    Contract Extensions Request form can be found at the links below:

    Contract Extention Request – Letter

    Contract Extention Request – Form

    HCTF habitat acquisition projects funding approval expires by March 31st of the year noted in the Conditional Grant Agreement (CGA). If your acquisition is going to take longer to complete, you may apply for a contract extension. This is due in early February each year: contact the Financial Officer for more information.

Habitat Acquisition Project Profiles