Funding Eligibility

GMI funds initiatives that contribute to the survival and recovery of the targeted snake, turtle and avian SAR species. The following is a non-exhaustive list of the types of projects that GMI is seeking to support:

• Projects that address threats to affected SAR species within their Ontario range;
• Acquiring or stewarding new habitat for the benefit of SAR;
• Enhancing biodiversity to support the targeted SAR on First Nations reserves in the region (e.g. restoration of degraded habitat); and
• Supporting public education programs related to SAR (e.g. anti-persecution initiatives) and preserving Indigenous SAR-related ecological knowledge.

Projects that address physical threats on the landscape are prioritized over research-based projects.

Eligible Recipients

Proposals may be submitted by:

• Indigenous and non-Indigenous organization;
• non-government organizations;
• non-profit organizations;
• researchers;
• communities;
• municipalities;
• individuals;
• landowners;
• students.

Proposals from Indigenous organizations or communities are strongly encouraged.

GMI Will Not Fund the Following Project Expenditures

• Administrative costs above 15%;
• Costs incurred outside of the proposed project timeline, including those associated with preparing proposals;
• Costs for cancelled projects;
• Capital expenditures not directly related to the purpose of the project;
• Any taxes associated with fees or disbursements or any other costs for which the applicant is eligible for a rebate; or
• Any other costs deemed outside of the scope of this funding opportunity.

Apply for the EGBI Fund

If you have a project or initiative that could fit within GMI’s funding mandate, please send an expression of interest to info@ganawenim.ca for further information.