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OFAH Insider: 2026 conservation funding available

OFAH Foundation is pleased to announce that the application intake for the 2026 Community Conservation Fund (CCF) is now open.

OFAH Foundation is pleased to announce that the application intake for the 2026 Community Conservation Fund (CCF) is now open at: www.ofahfoundation.org/ccf

Since 2022, the CCF has supported 53 projects with grants, including 12 in 2025 that restored fish spawning habitats, cleaned watersheds, planted trees, engaged youth in fishing, archery, aquatic conservation, and much more. A list of the 2025 projects is available at the link above.

The CCF is accepting applications for projects that make hunting and fishing accessible (infrastructure and human dimensions projects). The grants awarded will depend on the number of submissions and quality of the applications. Any club or community group with a conservation, engagement, or education project in mind is welcome to apply. The deadline is March 15 at 11:59 p.m.

As part of OFAH Membership's commitment to its clubs. they have access to the Community Engagement Program (www.ofah.org/conserve/community-engagement-program) to discuss projects, and access a webinar on club grant writing.


Originally published in the Ontario Out of Doors Fishing Annual 2026

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