Canada Announces $5.2M for 31 Species at Risk Projects

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:38:13 +0000
Environmental Protection

The Government of Canada, through Environment and Climate Change Canada, announced up to $5.2 million in funding for the 2025-2026 Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) cycle, supporting 31 conservation projects nationwide. The announcement marks the 25th anniversary of Canada's longest-running species at risk program, which has invested over $241 million in over 3,800 projects since 2000. Recipients include non-governmental organizations, Indigenous groups, universities, and community organizations undertaking habitat restoration, species monitoring, and threat mitigation activities.