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Community Conservation Fund
Supports community conservation initiatives in British Columbia
Latest source updateLast Update: July 2, 2026Latest change: The Community Conservation Fund page now shows full 2025 program details, including eligibility, application steps, and the November 1-30, 2025 intake window.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 2, 2026
Latest change: The Community Conservation Fund page now shows full 2025 program details, including eligibility, application steps, and the November 1-30, 2025 intake window.
Community Conservation Fund content updated
The Community Conservation Fund content now shows the full program overview instead of only the application form area, including objectives, eligibility rules, and application instructions. The application window is listed as November 1-30, 2025, with annual intakes and decisions announced in March. The new content specifies that Indigenous Peoples and First Nations, non-profits, stewardship groups, and community-based organizations located within British Columbia are eligible, and that projects must take place in British Columbia within the calendar year. It also states that post-secondary theses, dissertations, and special projects are not eligible, applications are accepted only through the website, and the required budget spreadsheet must be downloaded and uploaded in section 5 of the application.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
November 30, 2025
Opened November 1, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous Peoples and First Nations, non-profits, stewardship groups, and community-based organizations are eligible to apply.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Community Conservation Fund is a BC Conservation Foundation program supporting community-based conservation initiatives across British Columbia. It funds projects that use community-based approaches, collaboration, applied knowledge, or education to positively impact fish and wildlife populations at the local level.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based conservation initiatives.
- Projects that demonstrate community-based approaches, collaboration, applied knowledge, and/or education to positively impact fish and wildlife populations.
Documents Needed
- Excel spreadsheet for project budget financials, to be filled out and uploaded in section 5 of the application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Peoples and First Nations, non-profits, stewardship groups, and community-based organizations are eligible to apply.
Who is not eligible
- Post-secondary theses, dissertations, and special projects are not eligible for funding.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Post-secondary theses, dissertations, and special projects are not eligible for funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Community-based approach.
- Collaboration.
- Applied knowledge or education.
- Positive impact on fish and wildlife populations at the local level.
How to apply
- Applications are submitted through the website.
- Applications will not be accepted by email.
- Applicants should review the criteria, gather or create all electronic files, and then return to the website to fill out and submit the application.
- Applicants must download the Excel spreadsheet, fill it out, and upload it in section 5 of the application.
Processing and Agreement
- Successful applicants are required to sign a Project Agreement.
- Project reporting must be completed 30 days after project completion, or one year plus 30 days after funding commenced, whichever comes first.
- Applicants must sign a multi-media release.
Additional information
- Grant intakes occur annually, depending on funding availability.
- Applications open November 1 and close November 30.
- Decisions on grant applications are made over the winter each year and are announced on the website in March.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Conservation Fund Program
What is the Community Conservation Fund?
The Community Conservation Fund is a BC Conservation Foundation program supporting community-based conservation initiatives across British Columbia. It funds projects that use community-based approaches, collaboration, applied knowledge, or education to positively impact fish and wildlife populations at the local level.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 30, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Community Conservation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Conservation Fund program, you must:
Indigenous Peoples and First Nations, non-profits, stewardship groups, and community-based organizations located within British Columbia may apply.
Projects must take place in British Columbia within the calendar year.
Applications are limited to one per group or organization per year.
What expenses are eligible under Community Conservation Fund?
Community-based conservation initiatives.
Projects that demonstrate community-based approaches, collaboration, applied knowledge, and/or education to positively impact fish and wildlife populations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Conservation Fund?
You can contact The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF).
Where is the Community Conservation Fund available?
The Community Conservation Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Community Conservation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Conservation Fund is a Grant and Funding