Environmental Grants in British Columbia for 2026

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.

214 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
The Land for Wildlife Fund
The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF)
Supports British Columbia land acquisition for permanent fish and wildlife habitat conservation, public access and long-term protection of natural areas.
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Mathisen Family Private Foundation — General Funding
The Mathison Family Foundation (MFPF)
Community funding for values-based organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Thrive Impact Fund — General Funding
Thrive Impact Fund
Flexible financing for BC impact organizations
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $500,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tom Walker Forest Legacy Scholarship and Bursaries
Municipality of North Cowichan
Financial support for North Cowichan students
Eligible Funding
From $600 to $1,200
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
North Cowichan, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in British Columbia
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports tourism recovery and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Variable Speed Drive Rebates
FortisBC
Rebates for energy-saving motor upgrades
Eligible Funding
From $80 to $140
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Walter H. Kehm National Scholarship
Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation (LACF)
Annual support for landscape architecture students
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)
Funding for water conservation projects
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $30,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : February 20, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Water Quality Grants
Fraser Basin Council Society (FBC)
Funding for water quality improvement projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : January 31, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation - Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Envirofund
Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Society (WBF)
Funding for environmental projects in Sea to Sky
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : April 24, 2026
Whistler, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wilson 5 Foundation — General Funding
Wilson 5 Foundation
Funding for conservation, parks and public art
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Wood Stove Rebate Programs
City of Kamloops
Rebates for upgrading or removing old wood stoves
Eligible Funding
From $400 to $1,850
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Kamloops, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Workplace EV Charger Rebate Program
BC Hydro (BCH)
Rebates for workplace EV charger installation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Team Grant: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports coordinated avian influenza research across sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : July 14, 2026
BC, Ontario, Canada

Environmental Grants in British Columbia for 2026

The Land for Wildlife Fund

The Mathisen Family Private Foundation — General Funding

Thrive Impact Fund — General Funding

Tom Walker Forest Legacy Scholarship and Bursaries

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in British Columbia

Variable Speed Drive Rebates

Walter H. Kehm National Scholarship

Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)

Water Quality Grants

Whistler Blackcomb Foundation - Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Envirofund

Wilson 5 Foundation — General Funding

Wood Stove Rebate Programs

Workplace EV Charger Rebate Program

Team Grant: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub