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Environmental Grants in British Columbia for 2026

Find climate action, conservation, and clean energy funding across B.C. Access programs for nonprofits, businesses, municipalities, and First Nations.

British Columbia offers a wide range of environmental grants and funding programs spanning climate mitigation, adaptation, biodiversity, watershed protection, and the circular economy. Applicants can access provincial initiatives like CleanBC, federal programs active in B.C., utility rebates from BC Hydro and FortisBC, and community grants from trusts and foundations. This directory explains key funding categories, eligibility, and application steps to help organizations plan strong, compliant projects in 2026.

79 opportunities available
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program

Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program

Genome British Columbia
Funds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund

University of British Columbia (UBC)
Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports Indigenous food sovereignty and agriculture enterprises.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports affordable animal tissue waste disposal options
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Music Industry Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Music Industry Initiatives

Creative BC
Supports development of British Columbia's music industry ecosystem
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Offer cost-shared funding to enhance community-owned water systems for better agricultural water management in British Columbia.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Public Art Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Public Art Grants

City of Vancouver
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
British Columbia clean buildings tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia clean buildings tax credit

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credit for energy-efficient retrofits in commercial buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 37.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP)

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Compensation for crop losses caused by specific wildlife species
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Grant and FundingOpen

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Support for manufacturing companies in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing modernization and job creation in B.C
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program

Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.C
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Post-Farm Food Safety Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Post-Farm Food Safety Program

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Cost-sharing program for enhancing BC food safety practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program

City of Vancouver
Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supports rural economic growth, diversification, and infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission, City of North Vancouver
Support for community, celebration, and arts festivals fostering regional cultural engagement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 18,500 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Bee BC Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Bee BC Program

Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Open Innovation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Open Innovation Program

Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
Funding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
CleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals
Grant and FundingClosed

CleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals

Province of British Columbia (CAI)
Supports industrial emissions reductions using commercial technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Funding for producers to improve and expand water storage and irrigation infrastructure aimed at enhancing agricultural water supply, efficiency, and sustainability.
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Genome Funding Opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen

Genome Funding Opportunities

Genome British Columbia
Genomics research funding competitions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

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IMAGINE Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

IMAGINE Grants

Northern Health Authority
Supports community-led health and wellness initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Sustainable Food Systems Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Sustainable Food Systems Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Rain Garden Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Rain Garden Fund

The Nature Trust of British Columbia (NTBC)
Supports community rain garden projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
FortisBC — Custom Performance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

FortisBC — Custom Performance Program

FortisBC, Municipality of North Cowichan
The Custom Efficiency Program by FortisBC offers funding to significantly enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrial, commercial, and agricultural facilities.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)
Supports wildfire risk reduction projects on provincial crown land
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
CleanBC — Go Electric Other Rebates
Grant and FundingOpen

CleanBC — Go Electric Other Rebates

Province of British Columbia (CAI)
Rebates encouraging adoption of zero‑emission specialty-use vehicles in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Grant and FundingClosed

B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program

Government of British Columbia (BC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports business planning for B.C. agriculture and food sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $22,500
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Water Quality Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Water Quality Grants

Fraser Basin Council Society
Financial support for water quality projects in Shuswap watershed
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Invasive Mussel Monitoring
Grant and FundingOpen

Invasive Mussel Monitoring

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF)
Supports invasive mussel monitoring in BC lakes
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
British Columbia mining exploration tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia mining exploration tax credit

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credit supporting corporate mining exploration activities in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Project Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Project Development Fund

Creative BC
Supports film and TV project development in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Money for BC clean-energy projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Clean tech scale-up
Expert AdviceOpen

Clean tech scale-up

Alacrity Canada
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program

Vancouver Foundation
Supports conservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of heritage resources
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program

Vancouver Foundation
Supports heritage conservation, awareness, and planning initiatives in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Awareness Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Awareness Program

Vancouver Foundation
Supports awareness and preservation of British Columbia heritage resources
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program

City of Vancouver
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports quantum product commercialization in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Grant and FundingClosed

CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Encourages adoption of zero-emission vehicles in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Community Places Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Places Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports improvement of inclusive community spaces and public facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Beneficial Management Practices (BMP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Beneficial Management Practices (BMP)

Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports agricultural projects that improve environmental management practices
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants

City of Vancouver
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Music Company
Grant and FundingClosed

Music Company

Creative BC
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
AgriStability — British Columbia
Grant and FundingSuspended

AgriStability — British Columbia

Government of British Columbia (BC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Insurance to protect farming operations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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Community Climate Action Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Climate Action Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Coast Funds Economic Development Fund

Coast Funds
Funding for sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Enhance irrigation infrastructure and water management in British Columbia's agricultural sector.
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Childcare Small Capital Grants

City of Vancouver
Funds infrastructure improvements for licensed childcare facilities in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Community Conservation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Conservation Fund

The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF)
Supports community-led conservation for fish and wildlife
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
The Land for Wildlife Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Land for Wildlife Fund

The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF)
Conservation land acquisition for fish and wildlife habitat
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Delta Community Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Delta Community Foundation

Delta Community Foundation (DCF)
Supports community initiatives benefiting Delta residents
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)
Supports innovative fibre utilization projects on BC provincial crown land
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
New Ventures BC Competition
Grant and FundingClosed

New Ventures BC Competition

Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Strong Roots Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Strong Roots Community Grant Program

North Peace Community Foundation
Supports community-led resilience and sustainability projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
PlanH - Healthy Public Policy Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

PlanH - Healthy Public Policy Grants

BC Healthy Communities, British Columbia Ministry of Health
Support for local healthy public policy development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Southern Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Southern Fund

Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC)
Supports salmon habitat restoration and recovery initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Grant and FundingClosed

CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals

Province of British Columbia (CAI)
Support for industrial clean technology demonstrations in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Outdoor Recreation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Outdoor Recreation Fund

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC)
Supports community outdoor recreation in natural settings
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Food Sovereignty Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Sovereignty Grant

Gwaii Trust Society (GTS)
Supports sustainable local food security initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Salmo Valley Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Salmo Valley Fund

Salmo Community Resource Society
Supports community quality-of-life improvement projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF)
Restores critical caribou habitat in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Environmental Farm Plan Program

Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Fish & Wildlife Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Fish & Wildlife Grants

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF)
Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Land Stewardship Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Land Stewardship Grants

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF)
Supports conservation land operations and maintenance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Habitat Acquisition Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Habitat Acquisition Grants

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF)
Support for habitat-protection property purchases
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Environmental Legacy Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Environmental Legacy Grants

Community Foundation of Whistler
Support for conservation, habitat restoration, and stewardship
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)

Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)
Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Iris Energy Community Grants Program

Iris Energy (IREN)
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Research & Environment
Grant and FundingClosed

Research & Environment

Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society
Support for small regional conservation and research projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Biosphere Research Award
Grant and FundingClosed

Biosphere Research Award

Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society
Supports conservation research for local ecosystems
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Stewardship Seed Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Stewardship Seed Funding

Regional District of Nanaimo
Seed funding for watershed stewardship and stream enhancement projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Cold Weather Preparedness Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Cold Weather Preparedness Grant

United Way British Columbia
Supports extreme-cold preparedness and response for vulnerable residents
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Frequently asked questions about environmental grants in British Columbia

Here are concise answers to common questions about BC environmental grants, eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply effectively in 2026.

What types of projects do BC environmental grants fund?

Who is eligible for environmental funding in BC?

How do I apply for environmental grants in BC?

Can grants be combined with BC Hydro and FortisBC rebates?

What match funding do I need?

Which grants support salmon and watershed restoration?

Are there grants for EV chargers and fleets in BC?

What about circular economy and waste diversion?

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