2025-Nov-28
Help Stop the Spread: Invasive Species Action Fund Grants Available Now
Ontario is one of Canada’s highest‑risk provinces for new invasive species, and even a tiny infestation can quickly become a costly problem. The Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF)—a grant program run by the Invasive Species Centre and backed by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources—aims to give communities the tools they need to stop invasions before they turn into long‑term headaches.
Through ISAF, funding is available for projects that prevent new invaders from arriving, slow the spread of existing ones, and reduce their harmful impacts. Funding is flexible, ranging from micro‑grants of $3,500 up to larger transformative grants, so even small groups can find a fit. Micro‑grants are perfect for on‑the‑ground actions like shoreline clean‑ups, installing boot‑brush stations at boat launches, or educational programs that protect shared waters, forests and trails. All funded projects must be completed by February 5, 2027.
Cottage and lake associations, NGOs, Indigenous communities, municipalities and land trusts are all eligible to apply. Private landowners whose projects serve only personal use are not eligible.
If you have a project that fits these goals, this funding can turn your ideas into action. The application deadline is January 9, 2026.
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