BC Conservation Fund

Proof of qualified donee status, project description, budget estimate, and organizational registration documents.

Be a qualified donee with a project targeting land or freshwater conservation, community involvement, or innovation.

Who is eligible?

Indigenous organizations, non-profit conservation groups, public agencies, and educational institutions involved in conservation efforts.

Who is not eligible

Organizations not qualified as donees or without an active conservation project.

Eligible expenses

Activities related to land and freshwater conservation, community education, and innovative approaches.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Payments for commercial land development, activities unrelated to conservation or community engagement, and expenses outside project scope.

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

Alignment with conservation goals, project feasibility, community involvement, innovative methods, and environmental impact.

Complete and submit an expression of interest form online.Await review and invitation to submit a full project proposal.Prepare and submit detailed project description, budget, and outcomes.Participate in review process and answer follow-up questions if needed.Receive notification of approval and funding agreement signing.

Applicants will receive an initial review for eligibility, followed by an invitation to submit a detailed proposal. Approved projects will be subject to contractual agreements, with funds released based on input and milestones achieved. Ongoing reporting and compliance are mandatory.

Applicants should prepare a detailed project plan outlining conservation activities and outcomes.