Ecosystem Enhancement Program - Program Guide

Ecosystem Enhancement Program Program Guide What is the Ecosystem Enhancement Program? The Ecosystem Enhancement Program (Program) aims to maintain and improve ecological health and native biodiversity in a variety of ecosystems by supporting landscape-scale ecosystem restoration and enhancement projects across the Basin. [...] How much will the Trust fund? The Trust is prepared to support: • 50% of the employee’s wage (total wage must be a minimum of $17.40 per hour); • the employee can work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of one year; and • $100/week to provide valuable work-integrated learning and training opportunities beyond entry-level skills. [...] The project and the organizations coordinating the project demonstrate an understanding of the need to maintain the results long-term; this can be shown by a long-term budget or an asset management plan for ongoing and scheduled maintenance or repairs. [...] The Trust retains the right to determine project eligibility and the amount of funding allocated to each project. [...] Program funding from the Trust can be used for Questions? Ecosystem Enhancement Program 1.800.505.8998 Program Guide (2024/25) ecosystems@ourtrust.org Page 3 of 4 mailto:ecosystems@ourtrust.org Ecosystem Enhancement Program Program Guide monitoring and maintenance within the lifespan of the project up to a maximum of five years (i.e.