Fiscal Year 2023 Invasive Species Microgrants

The Invasive Species Microgrant Program is designed to facilitate on-the-ground management, monitoring, education, and outreach on invasive species in Ontario. The program transfers Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) funds through ISC to eligible projects across Ontario.

Program Goal
Microgrants will catalyze action on invasive species management in Ontario.

Objectives

Prevent the spread and establishment of invasive species in Ontario
Support on-the-ground invasive species control through community action and engagement
Increase awareness of invasive species through education and outreach activities and programs

Funding Priorities

Purchasing of equipment, supplies and materials to support implementation of best management practices for the purpose of controlling an invasive species. (e.g., fall/winter control projects)
Purchase and installation of materials and equipment that support the implementation of Clean, Drain, Dry Legislation (e.g., sign installation, cleaning stations, etc.)
Convening multi-partner collaborations on invasive species management to address landscape-level infestations and prevention work
Control and management plans
Training youth and youth engagement activities
Public education events and materials that include training for volunteers to build community capacity for addressing the spread of invasive species

Ineligible Activities
The Invasive Species Microgrant will not fund:

The development of new content and graphic design for aquatic invasive species signage. Please visit the species profile of the invasive species you are seeking signage for to see existing resources, and you can also inquire further by reaching out to us by email: info@invasivespeciescentre.ca.
Projects that do not reference Best Management Practices (BMPs) for control planning (if a BMP is not available, the proposal should provide good references for chosen methods).
Phragmites australis. The Green Shovels Collaborative’s Invasive Phragmites Control Fund is open for applications until August 5, 2022. See more information: https://bit.ly/2XF7kbN.

Eligible Applicants

Non-profits
Charities
Organizations
Municipalities
Universities, Colleges, and Schools
Registered Community Groups and Associations
Indigenous Communities

Award Terms
The 2022 Invasive Species Microgrant has $45,000 to distribute to projects in Ontario. The Fund strives to support 45 projects with $1,000 for each successful applicant. Successful applicants will receive a single award of $1,000 for activities to be completed by February 1, 2023.

Award recipients will agree to provide project updates, stories, and photos to be used by the Invasive Species Centre to communicate project outcomes and raise awareness about invasive species in Ontario. Award recipients agree to report on specific key performance indicators that will be used to communicate project outcomes. Award recipients will also communicate project outcomes and raise awareness of invasive species stories when appropriate.

Applicants may also be asked to participate in an ISC-led event to share a short presentation or poster about the project and outcomes.

How to Apply
Interested applicants must complete the online application form below by Friday, August 19, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

Note: This online application cannot be saved and returned to. There is an outline available in the applicant guidelines that can be used to pre-prepare content for the online form in a WORD or other word processing document, which can then be saved while you work and copied and pasted into the online application form below.

For any questions, please contact Karen Alexander at kalexander@invasivespeciescentre.ca.

To access the applicant guidelines, please visit the Invasive Species Centre website: https://bit.ly/3nbMSJq.

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* 1. Applicant Name
Provide the first and last name of the person responsible for implementing the project.

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* 2. Applicant phone number

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* 3. Applicant email

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* 4. Applicant organization (legal entity)

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* 5. Applicant’s organization address

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* 6. Applicant profile (50 words or less)
Describe the vision, mission, and value proposition of your organization.

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* 7. Choose your geographic area (a list is provided)

Central Ontario: Durham – Halton Region – Muskoka District – Peel Region – Simcoe County – Toronto – York

Southwestern Ontario: Brant County – Bruce County – Chatham–Kent – Dufferin County – Elgin County – Essex County – Grey County – Haldimand County – Hamilton – Huron County – Lambton County – Middlesex County – Niagara Region – Norfolk County – Oxford County – Pelee Township – Perth County – Waterloo – Wellington County

Eastern Ontario: Frontenac County – Haliburton County – Hastings- Kawartha Lakes – Lanark – Leeds & Grenville – Lennox & Addington – Northumberland County – Ottawa – Peterborough County – Prescott & Russell – Prince Edward County – Renfrew – Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry

Northeastern Ontario: Algoma District – Cochrane – Manitoulin – Nipissing District – Parry Sound District – Sudbury – Timiskaming

Northwestern Ontario: Kenora – Rainy River – Thunder Bay

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* 8. Project Title (15 words or less)

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* 9. Choose all Program Objectives that apply to your project from the list provided below

Prevent the spread and establishment of invasive species in Ontario

Support on-the-ground invasive species control through community action and engagement

Increase awareness of invasive species through education and outreach activities and programs

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* 10. Does your project require Landowner Permission? (Choose one)

Yes, we have obtained landowner permission

Yes, but we have not obtained permissions yet and we have not reached out to the landowner.

Yes, but we have not obtained permissions for this project yet. We have discussed the project with the landowner who has given verbal support, and/or we have worked with this landowner on other projects in the past.

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* 11. Does your project require a permit or other special permissions to perform?

Yes, one or more are required for our project

No permit required

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* 12. If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the permits/permissions you require and let us know if you have applied for, obtained, or not applied yet. (e.g., DFO SAR permit, applied for)

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* 13. What invasive species does your project address? List up to the three most impacted.

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* 14. Project Description (500 words or less)

What is the purpose of your project, what are you setting out to do and why?

What is your project plan and timeline? Break into phases if this improves clarity.

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* 15. Please outline any applicable best practices, existing resources and partners that will be involved with your project

How are you planning to achieve your goal?

Reference Best Management Practices if applicable. If BMPs are not available, please provide a reference for your chosen control methods.

Emphasize and reference the use of existing content and materials such as signs and factsheets and other communications materials.

Who will you work with? List partners and their roles and whether you have confirmed their involvement.

Add additional information as required.

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* 16. Short Description (20 words or less)
Provide a concise summary of your project. This summary will be used for various communications materials such as social media and the ISC website.

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* 17. Expected Outcomes (100 words or less)

Describe the qualitative outcomes of your work.

Quantify outcomes by including estimates for one or more of the key performance indicators listed and described in the applicant guide. Add additional KPIs and summary text as needed.

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* 18. Project Budget
Include a description for each budget line and a total cost estimate for that item (CAD, HST inclusive).

Budget should reflect your total project budget, not just activities funded by the Microgrant program. Your budget does not need to show how you will use the Microgrant.

Budget must equal or exceed $1,000.00.

Note that utilities and overhead are not eligible expenses for this project.

Please refer to the applicant guidelines for additional information on how to fill out this section.

Item description and cost (CAD)

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* 19. Project Budget Totals
Total the costs from the previous question in the applicable categories below.

Please refer to the applicant guidelines for additional information on how to fill out this section.

Salaries & HR

Materials and Supplies

Equipment and Equipment rental

Professional Services/Contractors

Third Party Support

Marketing and Advertising

Other (enter description and total cost)

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* 20. Have you previously received funding from the Invasive Species Centre?
If you have you received funding from the Invasive Species Centre in the past, please identify project, year, and amount.

Fiscal Year 2023 Invasive Species Microgrants

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* 1. Applicant NameProvide the first and last name of the person responsible for implementing the project.

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* 2. Applicant phone number

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* 3. Applicant email

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* 4. Applicant organization (legal entity)

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* 5. Applicant’s organization address

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* 6. Applicant profile (50 words or less)Describe the vision, mission, and value proposition of your organization.

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* 7. Choose your geographic area (a list is provided)

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* 8. Project Title (15 words or less)

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* 9. Choose all Program Objectives that apply to your project from the list provided below

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* 10. Does your project require Landowner Permission? (Choose one)

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* 11. Does your project require a permit or other special permissions to perform?

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* 12. If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the permits/permissions you require and let us know if you have applied for, obtained, or not applied yet. (e.g., DFO SAR permit, applied for)

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* 13. What invasive species does your project address? List up to the three most impacted.

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* 14. Project Description (500 words or less) What is the purpose of your project, what are you setting out to do and why? What is your project plan and timeline? Break into phases if this improves clarity.

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* 16. Short Description (20 words or less)Provide a concise summary of your project. This summary will be used for various communications materials such as social media and the ISC website.

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* 17. Expected Outcomes (100 words or less) Describe the qualitative outcomes of your work. Quantify outcomes by including estimates for one or more of the key performance indicators listed and described in the applicant guide. Add additional KPIs and summary text as needed.

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* 19. Project Budget TotalsTotal the costs from the previous question in the applicable categories below.Please refer to the applicant guidelines for additional information on how to fill out this section.

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* 20. Have you previously received funding from the Invasive Species Centre?If you have you received funding from the Invasive Species Centre in the past, please identify project, year, and amount.

* 1. Applicant Name
Provide the first and last name of the person responsible for implementing the project.

* 6. Applicant profile (50 words or less)
Describe the vision, mission, and value proposition of your organization.

* 14. Project Description (500 words or less)

What is the purpose of your project, what are you setting out to do and why?

What is your project plan and timeline? Break into phases if this improves clarity.

* 16. Short Description (20 words or less)
Provide a concise summary of your project. This summary will be used for various communications materials such as social media and the ISC website.

* 17. Expected Outcomes (100 words or less)

Describe the qualitative outcomes of your work.

Quantify outcomes by including estimates for one or more of the key performance indicators listed and described in the applicant guide. Add additional KPIs and summary text as needed.

* 19. Project Budget Totals
Total the costs from the previous question in the applicable categories below.

Please refer to the applicant guidelines for additional information on how to fill out this section.

* 20. Have you previously received funding from the Invasive Species Centre?
If you have you received funding from the Invasive Species Centre in the past, please identify project, year, and amount.