We are pleased to provide you with details on the terrestrial 2020-2021 Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR) Call for Proposals.  The application period for projects commencing in 2020/2021 is now open, and will close February 27, 2020, at noon Pacific Time (3pm Eastern).

Now in its 17^th year, AFSAR support the development of Indigenous capacity to participate in the recovery of species at risk, protection of their habitat, and in preventing other species from becoming a conservation concern.

New for 2020/2021 – PLEASE NOTE CHANGES below:

• The AFSAR on-line Tracking System (TS) will no longer be accepting new project proposals. The AFSAR TS will remain active for reporting on existing approved AFSAR projects only.
• AFSAR applications must be submitted through the Grants and Contributions Enterprise Management System (GCEMS). GCEMS is now open to accept applications for all open ECCC funding programs.
• Expressions of Interest (EOI) are not required to gain access to GCEMS. However, I strongly encourage you to submit an Expression of Interest (attached) or otherwise contact me to discuss your proposal, in order to ensure that your proposal aligns with the 2020-2021 Program priorities.
• The deadline for AFSAR is NOON Pacific Time (therefore 3pm Eastern). Proposals will not be accepted after the system closes. I recommend that you begin the registration and application process early to ensure you are able to submit your application before the deadline.
• GCEMS technical assistance is available through the generic email box ec.sgesc-gcems-sgesc-gcems.ec@canada.ca.  A technical assistance guide on how to set up a GCEMS account is available here.
• This AFSAR call is for terrestrial projects only. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for administering the aquatic AFSAR program, and their application process is now closed for 2020-2021.  Applicants wishing to discuss the aquatic AFSAR program should contact the appropriate DFO regional coordinator.
• The deadline to submit a proposal is February 27, 2020 at noon (Pacific Time).

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the recovery of species at risk and in preventing other species from becoming a conservation concern.

Attachment:AFSAR Expression of Interest Form

AFSAR EOI 2020-2021 – ON region

Links:

National AFSAR Call

AFSAR Program Overview (i.e., the program guidelines)

GCEMS Technical Assistance guide