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BC Conservation and Biodiversity Awards
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Financial support for conservation-based initiatives in BC
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Overview
The BC Conservation and Biodiversity Awards provide funding up to $50,000 for projects that focus on environmental conservation in British Columbia. These initiatives include efforts related to land and ocean preservation, climate action, water and air quality improvement, and scientific research supporting ecological sustainability. The program aims to support impactful and innovative actions by BC-based nonprofits, individuals, or groups dedicated to environmental stewardship.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
Implementing water filtration upgrades in urban parks to protect ecosystems.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- BC-based non-profit organizations
- Individuals residing and operating within BC
- Groups actively involved in conservation or environmental projects in BC
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside of British Columbia
- For-profit companies not primarily focused on environmental initiatives
- Applicants without a demonstrated track record in conservation efforts
Eligible geographic areas
British ColumbiaHow to apply
Visit the official application webpage at https://bccbawards.ca/awards-applications/Complete the online application form, providing all necessary project details and documentation.Submit the application through the portal before the deadline, which is annually on December 31.Await the review process, which assesses project impact, feasibility, and alignment with program goals.Receive notification of the funding decision on or around March 1, following successful review.
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