2023-24 Species at Risk Stewardship Program

Ontario is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Species at Risk Stewardship Program, part of the province’s continued action helping protect and recover species at risk and their habitats.

The Species at Risk Stewardship Program (SARSP) supports strong environmental stewardship by funding a diversity of projects that help protect and recover Ontario’s species at risk. These projects are led by individuals, communities and groups across the province.

Applications must be received electronically through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) by 3:00 p.m. (ET) on October 20, 2022.

All applicants are required to create a ONe-key account and to register for TPON. Please follow the steps outlined online to access, register and submit for funding from the Ontario Government. We recommend completing these registration steps as soon as possible, as it may take up to five business days to be granted access.

Once logged on to TPON, you can access the 2023-24 SARSP Application Form and supporting materials to complete and submit your project application. 

The 2023-2024 Species at Risk Stewardship Program Guidelines can be accessed online through the listing of available funding opportunities webpage and are also attached here. The Guidelines outline program requirements and other important details, including the annual funding priorities. Applicants are asked to carefully read the guidelines before completing and submitting an application. 

For more information about the SARSP, please contact the Species at Risk Stewardship Program Team at sar.stewardship@ontario.ca or call 705-313-2585.