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Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Supports caribou habitat restoration projects in BC
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 7, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The program supports caribou habitat restoration in British Columbia through functional and ecological methods. It offers no upper funding limit, with seed grants available up to $10,000 and capacity grants up to $25,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 7, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- British Columbia
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
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Functional restoration of roads and other linear features
- Ecological restoration of disturbed caribou habitat
- Treatment of sites where natural vegetation recovery is limited
- Actions that reduce predator and human use of habitat
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Budget spreadsheet
- Map and shapefile
- Supporting documents for permit requirements, if applicable
- Progress update or grant report documents, for ongoing projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Organizations
- Applicants capable of restoring habitat for caribou in British Columbia
Eligible expenses
- Pre-treatment inventory and treatment prescription development
- Documentation needed for permits and authorizations
- Plant stock purchase
- Functional and ecological restoration treatments
- Monitoring, reporting, and extension materials related to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- High-level landscape or range planning
- Archeological assessments
- Purchase or acquisition of land
- Training costs for contractors
- Insurance, legal fees, and capital assets over $1,000 per unit
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a primary reviewer, then a technical committee.
- The Board of Directors makes the final funding decision.
- Approved applicants are notified by email.
- Conditional grant agreements must be completed before work begins.
- Multi-year projects require annual progress updates and grant reports.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted online through Survey Apply.
- Project leaders are expected to review the CHRF FAQs and guidance resources before applying.
- Approved projects may require annual progress updates and grant reports.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants?
The program supports caribou habitat restoration in British Columbia through functional and ecological methods. It offers no upper funding limit, with seed grants available up to $10,000 and capacity grants up to $25,000.
How much funding can be received?
Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants program?
To be eligible for the Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants program, you must:
Capable of restoring caribou habitat
Project in British Columbia
Aligned with restoration priorities
What expenses are eligible under Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants?
Functional restoration of roads and other linear features
Ecological restoration of disturbed caribou habitat
Treatment of sites where natural vegetation recovery is limited
Actions that reduce predator and human use of habitat
Who can I contact for more information about the Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants?
You can contact Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF).
Where is the Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants available?
The Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants is a Grant and Funding