The next opportunity to apply for funding is January 2009.
1.2 million dollars has been allocated in the 2008-2009 fiscal year for conservation work in Alberta. The GECF has received 791 applications since 2002, of which 423 have been funded. For every dollar granted an estimated $6.3 is leveraged in partner dollars. Including this seventh funding cycle, a total of $7.5 million has been granted through the GECF leveraging more than an estimated $45 million in conservation projects across the province.
For more information please call toll free: 1-877-722-GECF (4323).
For the 2008-09 Project List Summary Click Here.
For the 2009-09 Funding Allocation list Click Here.
2008/2009 Funding Cycle:
| Posting of Guidelines and priority funding areas December 15, 2007 |
| Application submission January 1 to 31, 2008 |
| Application Review and Adjudication Meeting February 28, 2008 |
| Notification of applicants March 2008 |
| Projects begin April 1, 2008 |
HOW TO APPLY FOR FUNDING:
| Read the Project Submission Guidelines (below) carefully to determine if your project is eligible for funding prior to preparing a formal submission to the Alberta Conservation Association. |
| Download the appropriate application form based on funding request, and ensure that all sections of the application are complete, clear and thorough. Attach any relevant supporting documents or materials. |
| ACA business plans and other supporting documents are presented below to assist you with your application. |
For more information or if you experience technical difficulties downloading forms please contact:
Amy MacKinven
GECF Project Administrator
Alberta Conservation Association
email: amy.mackinven@ab-conservation.com

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