Grants for Landowners
Green Cover - Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
- covers the entire SCRCA area of jurisdiction
- 50% grant dollars
- in-kind contributions for labour allowed
- must have a level 3 Environmental Farm Plan
- technical assistance provided by SCRCA while Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association administers the program
Sydenham River Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
- covers the drainage basin of the Sydenham River
- 50% grant dollars
- in-kind contributions for labour and land retirement allowed increasing grant amount up to 100% of out of pocket costs
- priority given to projects that directly benefit species at risk
- a peer review committee must approve project
Trees Ontario
The Conservation Authority is planting partner for Trees Ontario. Grants are available to subsidize tree planting on private lands. Details on the program can be found on the Trees Ontario website or by calling the Conservation Authority.
For more information contact:
Steve Shaw, Conservation Services Specialist
(519) 245-3710
sshaw@scrca.on.ca
