Application form for the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk

Though not mandatory, the AFSAR program^{Footnote 1} strongly recommends that applicants submit a completed Expression of interest (EOI) form to the appropriate regional email address prior to submitting the full application. Doing so will allow for early contact with DFO's Regional Coordinators and facilitate feedback on application and/or proposal development prior to evaluation. EOIs will be accepted until November 8, 2024.

Application form

The following sections of this document constitute your application to the AFSAR program's aquatic project funding cycle. Please refer to the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk – Aquatic Projects Program Guidelines as you complete your application for more detailed information on program eligibilities, objectives, priorities, and results.

Applications must be submitted to the appropriate regional email address by 23:59 Pacific Standard Time (PST) December 13, 2024.

Note:

Extensions to the application deadline due to personal considerations or minor technical difficulties will not be granted.

Applicants should receive a notification of a successful submission of an application within 5 business days of the application deadline. Contact your Regional Coordinator if you have submitted an application but have not received this notification.

1.1. Full legal name of applicant : ^{Footnote 2}

Enter the legal name of the organization or entity that would sign a Contribution Agreement with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

1.2. Business and/or band number:

If you have one, please enter your organization's business and/or band number here.

1.3. Organization type:

1.4. Organization description and mandate (max. 100 words) : ^{Footnote 3}

Describe your organization, including its mandate (e.g. Not for profit organization registered in 1998 and dedicated to the conservation of species at risk).

1.5. Principal applicant/representative : ^{Footnote 4}

Please provide the name, title, and contact information (phone#, email) of the organizational representative that would sign a contribution agreement with DFO.

1.6. Project manager:

Enter the name of the person(s) responsible for day-to-day management of the project.

1.7. Address : ^{Footnote 5}

Enter your organization's address.

1.8. Web site address (if applicable):

Enter your organization's website url.

1.9. Stewardship program/project delivery experience ^{Footnote 6} (max. 250 words):

Briefly describe your organization's experience in delivering stewardship programs, including: focus on Species at Risk (SAR); relevant experience of project leadership; previous work funded by AFSAR.

1.10. Team members ^{Footnote 7}

Provide names, titles, and relevant experience of the different team members.

2.1. Project title : ^{Footnote 8}

In a maximum of 15 words, state the main purpose of the project, along with its location. (e.g. Addressing Barriers to Migration for Inner Bay of Fundy (iBoF) Atlantic Salmon in Nova Scotia).

2.2. Primary province/territory:

2.3. Links to AFSAR program objectives (max. 250 words): ^{Footnote 9}

Describe how your proposed project specifically addresses 1 or both of the overall program objectives of the AFSAR (250 words max):

2.4. Program expected results:

Choose from the list below at least 1 of the AFSAR expected results that will be addressed by your project (can be more than 1):

Habitat for SAR is improved and/or managed to meet their recovery needs; Threats to SAR and/or their habitat are stopped, removed and/or mitigated; Collaboration and partnership supports the conservation and recovery of SAR; Strengthen capacity within Indigenous communities to lead on SAR stewardship.

2.5. Target and benefitting species:

2.5.1. Target species

List the species at risk that is/are directly targeted by this stewardship project. Target aquatic species must be listed on Schedule 1 of SARA, or have been assessed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) as Endangered, Threatened, or of Special Concern (see the Public Registry for more information).

a) Species name (common and scientific)	b) Population (if relevant)	c) COSEWIC status	d) SARA Schedule 1 status	e) Provincial / Territorial Status (If applicable)	f) Recovery Strategy in place (Y / N)	g) Cultural Significance of Species (if applicable)?
Enter species name.	Enter population name.	Select 1.	Select 1.	Provincial/Territorial Status	Select 1.	Describe significance here.

2.5.2. Benefitting species

List the species that would most likely benefit from this stewardship project but that are not specifically targeted by the activities. Benefitting species may be SARA-listed or not. (Maximum 20).

a) Species name (common and scientific)	b) Population (if relevant)	c) COSEWIC status	d) SARA Schedule 1 status	e) Provincial / Territorial Status (If applicable)	f) Recovery Strategy in place (Y / N)	g) Cultural Significance of Species (if applicable)?
Enter species name.	Enter population.	Select 1.	Select 1.	Provincial/Territorial Status	Select 1.	Describe significance here.

2.6. Project locations and coordinates ^{Footnote 10}

Location name	Habitat description (ecosystem Type)	Latitude (decimal degrees, e.g. 45.425533)	Longitude (decimal degrees e.g. -75.69248)	Specific Location (nearest town or city)
Enter location name.	Enter habitat description.	Enter latitude here(dd.ddddd).	Enter longitude here (-ddd.ddddd).	Enter nearest town/city.

2.6.1. Importance of site for the target species (150 words max.):

(e.g., estimated percent of species' range identified or Critical Habitat covered by this project)

2.7. Permitting

It is your responsibility to acquire the necessary permits for the proposed project. You must verify with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, or the Parks Canada Agency whether you require a SARA or other permits prior to undertaking your project. Additionally, you have the responsibility to ensure that all necessary provincial and/or territorial permits are acquired. Please contact your AFSAR Regional Coordinator for further information.

Does your proposed project require a permit?

Yes No

If yes, list the types of permits required for your project, whether you have applied for it, and the expected date that the permit will be issued (if known).

Project activity #	Permit or authorization type	Permit application submitted?	Expected date of issue	Issuing Authority
Add Activity Number	Add permit type	Select 1	Enter a date.	Enter permit issuer

3.1. Activities described in federal SARA recovery documents:

3.1.1. Does your project focus on the implementation of priority activities described in federal SARA Recovery Documents (i.e. Recovery Strategies, Action Plans, Management Plans)?

Yes No

3.1.2. If yes, please outline ^{Footnote 13} how the project will implement priority activities described in federal SARA Recovery Documents:

Enter reply here: The outline should list the pertinent recovery activities being proposed, and also list all recognized Recovery Experts or the responsible federal, provincial or territorial agency that were involved in the development of the project. Applicants are encouraged to contact and involve Recovery Experts or to refer to Recovery Documents as early as possible in planning stages of the project.

3.2. Multiple-species and multiple-partner projects within important habitat areas:^{Footnote 14}

3.2.1. Does this project target 2 or more aquatic species?

Yes No

3.2.2. Does this project involve collaboration among multiple stakeholders or partners?

Yes No

Include the following information: the name of stakeholders/partners involved, and a detailed description of the role of each stakeholder/partner in fulfilling project objectives.

Stakeholder / partner	Description of role in project	Contact information (name, email, phone#, if applicable)
Enter partner/stakeholder name here.	Enter description of partner role here.	Enter contact info here (if applicable).

3.2.3. Does this project address Critical Habitat^{Footnote 15} for 1 of more SARA-listed species?

Yes No

3.2.4. Does this project address other important habitat ^{Footnote 16} for target species

Yes No

3.2.5. If yes, please describe how the project and its activities will address critical and/or important habitat for the target species:

Enter description here.

3.3. Activities that address threats described in federal SARA recovery documents or COSEWIC species assessments

3.3.1. Do project activities address the impacts or respond to species, habitat and/or ecosystem threats described in federal SARA Recovery Documents^{Footnote 17} or COSEWIC species assessments.

Yes No

If yes, describe each threat and how the project activities will address it:

Specific threat(s) related to the habitats and/or SAR, as presented federal SARA Recovery Documents.

Example: habitat quality and quantity: Barriers to fish passage

What do the federal SARA Recovery Documents recommend to address this threat? (not applicable for unlisted species at risk)

Example: continue to review freshwater habitat quality, quantity, and use by iBoF Salmon populations

Describe how proposed project activities will address(stop/monitor/mitigate) identified threats.

Example:(Activity 5) conduct habitat assessments and develop a database of information on current or existing threats and proposed mitigation efforts

Describe how the direct and intermediate outcomes of the project activities will be measured.

Example: extent of habitat covered by assessment

Direct outcomes could include:

total habitat area improved or managed
number of SAR threats stopped, removed, or mitigated
SAR monitoring results
number of individuals directly or indirectly engaged through outreach

3.4. Capacity development^{Footnote 18}, including the documentation and management of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) as it relates to Species at Risk.

3.4.1. Do the project's activities demonstrate investments in community or organizational capacity?

Yes No

3.4.2. If yes, please describe how these activities and investments support or contribute to enhanced community or organizational capacity:

Click here to describe capacity development.

3.4.3. Do project activities contribute to community-led documentation and management of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) on Species at Risk?

Yes No

If yes, please describe:

a) How your project activities support the documentation of IK as it pertains to SAR:

Enter description here.

b) How the IK or ATK documented through this project will be managed within the community

Enter description here.

Information on the aquatic priorities for your specific region can be found in Appendix 1 of the program guidelines, online, or by request through your regional coordinator.

4.1. Does your proposed project address 1 or more regional priorities for aquatic projects?

Yes No

If yes, please list them and describe the project activities that will correspond to each.

Regional priority	Project activity
Click here to enter regional priority.	Enter project activity that addresses regional priority.

5.1. Executive summary (max. 250 words):

The Executive Summary is a brief synopsis of the proposed project including the activities to be accomplished using AFSAR contributions and matching funds or in-kind contributions. It must contain sufficient information to stand alone during the review and approval phases, and be suitable for public consumption through relevant communications products (including federal).Be sure to spell out acronyms, and do not assume that the reader is familiar with or has read the full proposal.

Note:

This summary may be published and made available to the public. It may be edited prior to publication and forms an essential basis of the proposal review process, so please be thorough and connect your project to recovery for the species and the program's expected results.

The Executive Summary should clearly demonstrate how the proposal addresses each of the following items:

Overall purpose: What is/are the project goal(s) and objective(s)? (1 to 2 sentences). Where a project builds on or continues past results/efforts, please identify.
Project area(s): Identify the province(s)/region(s)/main geographic area(s) where the work will take place.
Species: Name the target SAR and their status (as per SARA Schedule 1 listing or, COSEWIC assessment).
Threats: What is/are the main threat(s) that the project will address?
Main activities: Without repeating workplan details, provide a general explanation of how the activities will achieve the project objective(s).
Project timing: When do the activities need to be carried out to achieve the project objective(s)?
Anticipated project benefits/outcome: How will the project contribute to the recovery of the target species?
Program expected results: Identify which of the AFSAR Expected Results will be addressed by the project how it/they will be achieved.
Performance evaluation: Describe how the project will positively impact the recovery of species and their habitats, and how this impact will be measured (e.g. indicators, comparison to baseline data, etc.).

Enter executive summary here (max 250 words):

Note:

5.2. Links with other projects:

Describe how your proposed project will be linked with other stewardship and conservation programs, projects, and activities in the target area? How will these linkages be maintained or enhanced? Provide evidence to support your project's integration with current initiatives (e.g., letters of support).

Click here to enter links to other projects.

Notes:

Please pay particular attention to details you submit under the Annual Work Plan. This information will be scrutinized by reviewers and, if your project is approved, will form the basis of your Contribution Agreement and associated reporting templates.
For all surveys, inventories, and monitoring activities, section 6.5 must be completed.
For all project and program evaluation activities, section 6.6 must be completed.
For all outreach-based activities, section 6.7 must be completed.
Only describe activity types relevant to your project.

For each proposed project activity choose 1 activity category from the dropdown list of eligible activity categories. ^{Footnote 19}
For each activity, provide an estimated cost attributed to AFSAR. These amounts should match what is listed in the Project Budget and Expenditures of Section 8.
Provide an estimated start and end date for each activity.
Describe each task related to the project activity as linked with Sections 3.3 and 4.1. Be sure to list all of the target species that the activity relates to as well.
Describe the expected results/anticipated outcome of the activity.
Provide a list of the deliverables you will provide to demonstrate the end results of each activity (i.e. summary report, photos, design plans).

6.1. Annual work plan for 2025-2026

Annual work plan for 2025-2026
Activity: [eligible activity category + title of activity]] Activity # Choose an activity category Enter activity title here. Estimated AFSAR contribution $[numerical amount] Enter estimated AFSAR contribution amount. Start date: Click to enter a date. End date: Click to enter a date. Task description: Click to enter task description. Expected results: Click to enter expected results. Products/reports to provide to DFO: Click to enter reports/deliverables.

Annual work plan for 2025-2026

Activity: [eligible activity category + title of activity]]

Activity #

Choose an activity category

Enter activity title here.
Estimated AFSAR contribution $[numerical amount]

Enter estimated AFSAR contribution amount.
Start date:

Click to enter a date.

End date:

Click to enter a date.
Task description:

Click to enter task description.
Expected results:

Click to enter expected results.
Products/reports to provide to DFO:

Click to enter reports/deliverables.

6.2. Annual work plan for 2026-2027 (if applicable)

Annual work plan for 2026-2027
Activity: [eligible activity category + title of activity] Activity # Choose an activity category Enter activity title here. Estimated AFSAR contribution $[numerical amount] Enter estimated AFSAR contribution amount. Start date: Click to enter a date. End date: Click to enter a date. Task Description: Click to enter task description. Expected Results: Click to enter expected results. Products/Reports to provide to DFO: Click to enter reports/deliverables.

Annual work plan for 2026-2027

Activity: [eligible activity category + title of activity]

Activity #

Choose an activity category

Enter activity title here.
Estimated AFSAR contribution $[numerical amount]

Enter estimated AFSAR contribution amount.
Start date:

Click to enter a date.

End date:

Click to enter a date.
Task Description:

Click to enter task description.
Expected Results:

Click to enter expected results.
Products/Reports to provide to DFO:

Click to enter reports/deliverables.

6.3. Annual Work Plan for 2027-2028 (if applicable)

Annual Work Plan for 2027-2028
Activity: [eligible activity category + title of activity]] Activity # Choose an activity category Enter Activity title here. Estimated AFSAR contribution $[numerical amount] Enter estimated AFSAR contribution amount. Start date: Click to enter a date. End date: Click to enter a date. Task description: Click to enter task description. Expected results: Click to enter expected results. Products/reports to provide to DFO: Click to enter reports/deliverables.

Annual Work Plan for 2027-2028

Activity: [eligible activity category + title of activity]]

Activity #

Choose an activity category

Enter Activity title here.
Estimated AFSAR contribution $[numerical amount]

Enter estimated AFSAR contribution amount.
Start date:

Click to enter a date.

End date:

Click to enter a date.
Task description:

Click to enter task description.
Expected results:

Click to enter expected results.
Products/reports to provide to DFO:

Click to enter reports/deliverables.

6.4. Surveys, inventories, and monitoring

If you will be using surveys, inventories, or monitoring as part of your project activities, explain how these results will be used to improve the conservation of the species and/or its habitat over the next 2 years? (25 lines max)

Enter your reply here.

6.5. Project and program evaluation

Please address:

The specific methods (qualitative or quantitative) you will use to evaluate the outcome of your project's activities (e.g., immediate (6–24 months) and long term outcomes (2–5 years))?
Enter your reply here.
The specific methods (qualitative or quantitative) you will use to measure improvements that your project has made in the recovery of your target SAR?
Enter your reply here.

6.6. Outreach activities

Please complete this section for all outreach activities listed in sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3.

Outreach activity from section(s) 6.1, 6.2, 6.3	Target audience	SAR recovery action addressed	Describe how the activity will lead to the identified recovery action	When do you expect this recovery action to occur as a result of your outreach activity
Example: Members of the First Nation community will provide cultural interpretive talks to visitors of the Ecological Reserve	Example: Visitors of the Ecological Reserve at the Observation Station	Example: Reducing the impacts of whale watching on whale SAR	Example: Visitors to the Reserve will gain knowledge on the natural history of the animals, and ways to minimize their impact while viewing them in the wild. This will include promoting the Be Whale Wise Viewing Guidelines for observing marine wildlife. Participants will be asked to accept, adopt and promote the Be Whale Wise Guidelines and practices. Within a 5-year timeframe, it is expected that previously observed whale/public interactions on the Ecological Reserve will be reduced..	Enter the expected date

6.6.1. Reaching the target audience for outreach activities

How will you evaluate the effectiveness of your outreach activities related to SAR recovery action? Were your message(s) received and understood by your target audience? What form of quantitative or qualitative measurement will you adopt to better evaluate outreach effectiveness? For example: workshop exit surveys or interviews with community members.
Click here to enter text.
What lessons were learned from previous outreach and education activities and how does this proposal improve on those activities? Explain what has changed. (If applicable)
Click here to enter text.

Instructions for columns:

List organizations or individuals that will be making contributions to this project including all federal (except AFSAR funding), provincial, municipal, private sector, foundation, non-government, and Indigenous groups; (for all federal contributions , please specify the program and or source of funding [cash and/or in-kind]. Federal contributions must be listed; however, federal contributions cannot be used as match for AFSAR funds.)
Describe what and how much support will be provided (e.g. loan of vehicle, services of a graphic designer, cash, etc.) and how the value of each supporting contribution is calculated (e.g., if an equivalent graphic designer would charge $35/hr enter: 10hrs at $35/hr).
and d) Indicate the contribution is cash and/or in-kind. Proof of contribution will be requested at a later stage.

Enter the total of c) plus d) for each line.
Indicate whether or not the support (e.g. applications to various foundations) has been confirmed at the time of proposal submission.
If known, indicate the date when this support will be received.

Note:

Please copy and insert/paste as many lines or rows as you need. Alternatively, an optional Activity Budget Spreadsheet (available for download) may be used to complete this section.

7.1. Sources of support for 2025 to 2026

a) Organization/Name	c) $Value (cash)	d) $ Value (in-kind)	e) Total support $	f) Confirmed (yes/no)	g) Date to be received
b) Description of support offered	c) $Value (cash)	d) $ Value (in-kind)	e) Total support $	f) Confirmed (yes/no)	g) Date to be received
Organization Name Description of support.	$Enter amount.	$Enter amount.	Sum total support amount for this row here	Select 1.	Select date.
Total	Sum total support amount for this column here	Sum total support amount for this column here	Sum total support $ from all sources here

7.2. Sources of support for 2026 to 2027 (if applicable)

a) Organization/Name	c) $Value (cash)	d) $ Value (in-kind)	e) Total support $	f) Confirmed (yes/no)	g) Date to be received
b) Description of support offered	c) $Value (cash)	d) $ Value (in-kind)	e) Total support $	f) Confirmed (yes/no)	g) Date to be received
Organization Name Description of support.	$Enter amount.	$Enter amount.	Sum total support amount for this row here	Select 1.	Select date.
Total	Sum total support amount for this column here	Sum total support amount for this column here	Sum total support $ from all sources here

7.3. Sources of support for 2027 to 2028 (if applicable)

a) Organization/Name	c) $Value (cash)	d) $ Value (in-kind)	e) Total support $	f) Confirmed (yes/no)	g) Date to be received
b) Description of support offered	c) $Value (cash)	d) $ Value (in-kind)	e) Total support $	f) Confirmed (yes/no)	g) Date to be received
Organization Name Description of support.	$Enter amount.	$Enter amount.	Sum total support amount for this row here	Select 1.	Select date.
Total	Sum total support amount for this column here	Sum total support amount for this column here	Sum total support $ from all sources here

Using the table below, provide a detailed budget for the project and specifically the amount requested from AFSAR. Provide a detailed description of each expenditure, including how the value was calculated (e.g., assistant coordinator, 3 months at $2,000/month), and how much of the expenditure will come from AFSAR funding and how much will come from Matching Funds (cash and/or in-kind). Add or delete rows as required. See the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk – Aquatic Projects Program Guidelines for more information regarding eligible expense categories.

Note:

Please copy and insert/paste as many lines or rows as you need. Alternatively, an optional Activity Budget Spreadsheet (available for download) may be used to complete this section.

8.1. Project budget for 2025 to 2026

Eligible expense category	AFSAR Requested funds ($)	Description/details	Matching funds		Total amount (AFSAR + Match)
Eligible expense category	AFSAR Requested funds ($)	Description/details	Cash amount	In-kind amount	Total amount (AFSAR + Match)
Activity: activity # + eligible activity category + title of activity].
Choose an expense category.	Enter amount.	e.g. Includes: phone, fax, internet, utilities, office supplies, materials, cell phone plans.	Enter amount	Enter amount.	Enter total amount for this expense (AFSAR + Matching).
Sub-total	Enter AFSAR $ activity subtotal here		Enter Activity Cash Match subtotal here	Enter Activity in-kind match subtotal here	Enter Activity AFSAR+Matching $ subtotal here
Grand total	Enter grand total here		Enter grand total here.	Enter grand total here	Enter grand total here

8.2. Project budget for 2026 to 2027 (if applicable)

Eligible expense category	AFSAR Requested funds ($)	Description/details	Matching funds		Total amount (AFSAR + Match)
Eligible expense category	AFSAR Requested funds ($)	Description/details	Cash amount	In-kind amount	Total amount (AFSAR + Match)
Activity: activity # + eligible activity category + title of activity].
Choose an expense category.	Enter amount.	e.g. Includes: phone, fax, internet, utilities, office supplies, materials, cell phone plans.	Enter amount	Enter amount.	Enter total amount for this expense (AFSAR + Matching).
Sub-total	Enter AFSAR $ activity subtotal here		Enter Activity Cash Match subtotal here	Enter Activity in-kind match subtotal here	Enter Activity AFSAR+Matching $ subtotal here
Grand total	Enter grand total here		Enter grand total here.	Enter grand total here	Enter grand total here

8.3. Project budget for 2027 to 2028 (if applicable)

Eligible expense category	AFSAR Requested funds ($)	Description/details	Matching funds		Total amount (AFSAR + Match)
Eligible expense category	AFSAR Requested funds ($)	Description/details	Cash amount	In-kind amount	Total amount (AFSAR + Match)
Activity: activity # + eligible activity category + title of activity].
Choose an expense category.	Enter amount.	e.g. Includes: phone, fax, internet, utilities, office supplies, materials, cell phone plans.	Enter amount	Enter amount.	Enter total amount for this expense (AFSAR + Matching).
Sub-total	Enter AFSAR $ activity subtotal here		Enter Activity Cash Match subtotal here	Enter Activity in-kind match subtotal here	Enter Activity AFSAR+Matching $ subtotal here
Grand total	Enter grand total here		Enter grand total here.	Enter grand total here	Enter grand total here

Footnotes

Footnote 1

An aquatic species is a wildlife species that is a fish as defined in section 2 of the Fisheries Act. See AFSAR Program Guidelines for more information on eligible species.

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Footnote 2

Legal name of the organization or entity that would sign a Contribution Agreement with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). The name must correspond to the name to be used on any cheques if the application is approved and must be a legal entity or individual. NOTE: Please avoid the use of acronyms, unless included in the legal name of the organization

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Footnote 3

Describe your organization, including its mandate (e.g. Not for profit organization registered in 1998 and dedicated to the conservation of species at risk). NOTE: Maximum 100 words.

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Footnote 4

Please identify the duly authorized organizational representative that would sign a contribution agreement with DFO.

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Footnote 5

Address should include street and/or mailing address, along with municipality, province, and postal code.

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Footnote 6

Briefly describe your organization's experience in delivering stewardship programs, including: focus on SAR; relevant experience of project leadership; previous work funded by AFSAR; etc. NOTE: Maximum 250 words.

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Footnote 7

Provide names, titles, and relevant experience of the different team members.

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Footnote 8

The project title will be used in all communications and should, in plain language, describe the general purpose, work to be undertaken, and (if possible) project location. NOTE: Maximum 15 words (e.g. Addressing Barriers to Migration for Inner Bay of Fundy (iBoF) Atlantic Salmon in Nova Scotia).

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Footnote 9

Program objectives are described in the Program Guidelines.

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Footnote 10

In Canada, the latitude is always positive and should be between 42° N and 83 ° N and the longitude is always negative and should be between -53° W and -141° W. e.g. 45.425533 N, -75.692482 W

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Footnote 12

The outline should list the pertinent recovery activities being proposed, and also list all recognized Recovery Experts or the responsible federal, provincial or territorial agency(ies) that were involved in the development of the project. Applicants are encouraged to contact and involve Recovery Experts or to refer to Recovery Documents as early as possible in planning stages of the project.

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Footnote 13

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Footnote 14

The program defines “important habitat” as Critical Habitat, habitat that is considered as candidate for Critical Habitat, or habitat that is important for the species survival (e.g. spawning, rearing areas, overwintering areas, migratory corridors) but that is not actually identified in a recovery strategy/action plan/management plan.

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Footnote 15

Critical Habitat is a habitat area essential to the survival and recovery of the listed species as defined in federal SARA Recovery Documents.

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Footnote 16

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Footnote 17

Refers specifically to federal SARA recovery documents, including: COSEWIC status reports and species assessments, SARA recovery strategies, action plans, and management plans.

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Footnote 18

Capacity development is a general term that includes (but may not be limited to) SAR-related: training and professional/skills development; local employment through project activities; investments in technical resources, equipment and capital assets; community or public outreach and education; community-led documentation and management of Indigenous Knowledge (IK).

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Footnote 19

Refer to AFSAR Program Guidelines for more information regarding Eligible Activity Categories.

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Date modified:: 2024-10-21

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