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Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding
Annual support for stewardship operations
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 10, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides annual support for multi-year conservation operations, including stewardship offices and Guardian Watchman programs. It offers funding up to $1,000,000 for eligible stewardship activities in the Great Bear Rainforest, Great Bear Sea, and Haida Gwaii.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 10, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Stewardship office and program operations
- Regional monitoring and Guardian Watchman activities
- Conservation planning and management work
- Supporting multi-year stewardship programs
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Annual operating plan with detailed annual budget
- Council and/or board resolution of support
- Infrastructure budget and multi-year O&M budget, if applying for infrastructure funding
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Participating First Nations
- First Nation governing bodies listed as qualified donees
- Stewardship offices and resource management departments acting on behalf of a participating First Nation
- Non-profit societies with delegated conservation responsibility for a participating First Nation
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without delegated responsibility from a participating First Nation
- Businesses or entities not working on behalf of a participating First Nation
Eligible expenses
- Operating funding for stewardship offices or programs
- Operating funding for Guardian Watchman programs
- Infrastructure and office-related costs critical to stewardship operations
- Planning and capacity development activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Open net-cage finfish aquaculture
- Political activities
- Activities inconsistent with provincial laws, permits, regulations, policies, orders, or approvals
- Activities inconsistent with the Foundation’s constitution or charitable status
- Costs related to government consultation or statutory obligations, except in limited conservation-related cases
Eligible geographic areas
- Great Bear Rainforest
- Great Bear Sea
- Haida Gwaii
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after a complete submission is received.
- Staff assess eligibility, viability, risks, and alignment with program goals.
- Applications are then recommended for approval or decline by the relevant decision body.
- A funding agreement must be signed before any funds are disbursed.
- Recipients must submit regular reports and a final report.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted at any time.
- There are four funding rounds each year.
- Complete applications require the application form, an annual operating plan, and a council or board resolution of support.
- If you applied previously, Coast Funds may pre-fill part of the application.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding. 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 Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding?
This program provides annual support for multi-year conservation operations, including stewardship offices and Guardian Watchman programs. It offers funding up to $1,000,000 for eligible stewardship activities in the Great Bear Rainforest, Great Bear Sea, and Haida Gwaii.
How much funding can be received?
Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding program?
To be eligible for the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding program, you must:
Participating First Nation or delegated organization
Annual stewardship operations or Guardian Watchman work
Endorsed by governing body
What expenses are eligible under Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding?
Stewardship office and program operations
Regional monitoring and Guardian Watchman activities
Conservation planning and management work
Supporting multi-year stewardship programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding?
You can contact Coast Conservation Endowment Fund Foundation.
Where is the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding available?
The Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding is a Grant and Funding