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Community Engagement Grants
Small funding for community conservation projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Community Engagement Grants support small conservation and enhancement projects in FWCP regions, with funding of up to $1,500 per organization per fiscal year. Applications are accepted year-round while funds remain available, for activities aligned with FWCP’s mission and strategic objectives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conservation and enhancement activities for fish and wildlife
- Volunteer-based field projects
- Workshops, meetings, and conferences to raise awareness about fish and wildlife
- Education and outreach projects related to fish and wildlife
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project description and expected results
- Project location details
- Budget request and planned use of funds
- Contact information for the lead applicant
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations
- Non-government organizations
- Local government
- Academic institutions
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Projects seeking wages, staff time, or administration support
- Projects relying on expenses already covered by another funding source
Eligible expenses
- Volunteer support costs, including food and transportation
- Workshop, meeting, and conference costs that raise awareness about fish and wildlife
- Materials for conservation or enhancement work, such as fencing and hardware
- Stewardship materials such as brochures and signage
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Wages, staff time, and administration costs
- Equipment such as tools and monitoring equipment
- Travel costs for meetings and conferences
- Software
- School educational costs
- Private invitation-only functions
- Expenses covered by another funding source
Eligible geographic areas
- Coastal Region of British Columbia
- Columbia Region of British Columbia
- Peace Region of British Columbia, including supporting communities
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified within three weeks of receipt.
- Approved projects must acknowledge FWCP’s contribution.
Additional information
- Approved projects must acknowledge FWCP’s contribution.
- Priority may be given to volunteer-based field projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Engagement Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Engagement 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 Community Engagement Grants?
Community Engagement Grants support small conservation and enhancement projects in FWCP regions, with funding of up to $1,500 per organization per fiscal year. Applications are accepted year-round while funds remain available, for activities aligned with FWCP’s mission and strategic objectives.
How much funding can be received?
Community Engagement Grants Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Engagement Grants program?
To be eligible for the Community Engagement Grants program, you must:
Project must align with FWCP objectives.
Project must support fish and wildlife conservation.
Project must fit the eligible region.
What expenses are eligible under Community Engagement Grants?
Conservation and enhancement activities for fish and wildlife
Volunteer-based field projects
Workshops, meetings, and conferences to raise awareness about fish and wildlife
Education and outreach projects related to fish and wildlife
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Engagement Grants?
You can contact Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) by email at fwcp@bchydro.com.
Where is the Community Engagement Grants available?
The Community Engagement Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Community Engagement Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Engagement Grants is a Grant and Funding