Request for project proposals, Upper Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (closes Jan 29)

East Kootenay Conservation Program.

The East Kootenay Conservation Program and Regional District of East Kootenay are seeking proposals for projects that will benefit conservation in the area from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen utilizing the Upper Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund. You must review the Terms of Reference for the Fund prior to applying – go to http://www.ekcp.ca and click on Local Conservation. Section 8, Fund Design, is particularly relevant.

Up to an estimated $200,000 is available for projects that demonstrate a reduction in a known threat to biodiversity. Conservation projects that are technically sound and effective, and provide value for money through partnerships with other funders will have priority. Proponents must be non-profit, have registered charity status or must partner with an organization that has registered society status. Multi-year projects are acceptable to a maximum of three years. A Technical Review Committee will review submissions and make recommendations to the RDEK Board of Directors for final funding approval.

Closing date for project submissions is January 29, 2010. Projects specific to land acquisition or conservation covenants may be submitted at any time during the year.

Project proposals must be submitted in writing to:

Wayne Stetski, Manager
Phone: 250-581-1122
East Kootenay Conservation Program
Fax: 250-489-8506
1543 Mt. Fisher Crescent
email: ekcp@cyberlink.bc.ca
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7J6