BMPs) in the watershed, reducing phosphorous loads from urban and rural sources, and improving information and monitoring for decision making. The Government of Canada announced in Budget 2012 $29 million in funding to establish a renewed and expanded 2012-2017 Lake Simcoe/South-eastern Georgian Bay Clean-up Fund (herein called the Fund). The geographic scope of the initiative will expand beyond the Lake Simcoe drainage basin, to include the adjacent drainage basins emptying into south-eastern Georgian Bay, including the watersheds and bays of Nottawasaga Valley, Severn Sound, and the targeted coastal regions west of Highway 400/69 north of Port Severn to the French River. The extension and expansion of the program will reduce phosphorous inputs into Lake Simcoe and South-eastern Georgian Bay, improve water quality, and conserve critical aquatic habitat and associated species in these waters.

Enter estimated total project budget per funding year (April 1 - March 31), including maximum indirect costs (overhead). For matching funding, indicate whether the funds are cash or in-kind, and whether the funding is requested or confirmed. Clearly identify total funding requested from the Fund and the matching funds provided by other contributors. The LSGBCUF will target a federal contribution of 1/3, but will allow up to 2/3 contribution of the total cost of a project. Ensure requested project costs are eligible (see section 2.3 of this call letter). All Letters of Intent submitted will be reviewed by Environment Canada against the funding priorities, eligibility requirements, and program goals and objectives of the Fund. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a Detailed Proposal by November 1, 2013. Detailed project proposals will undergo a four-stage approvals process: (1) Administrative Review; a general screening by Environment Canada; (2) Technical Review; by a multi-partite committee to determine whether the project meets one or more of the objectives of the program; is technically feasible and can provide tangible results; (3) Public Review; by way of a Public Advisory Committee to provide local knowledge and assistance for consideration in recommending projects for approval.

INDIRECT COSTS ARE TO BE LEVIED AT 40%

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