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Fish & Wildlife Grants
Last Update: February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation projects
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 7, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
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
Overview
Maximum funding has no upper limit, with project funding limited to three years. It supports projects focused on native freshwater fish, wildlife, and habitats, including on-the-ground habitat enhancement and restoration activities.
Activities funded
- Projects focused on native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
- On-the-ground habitat enhancement activities.
- On-the-ground habitat restoration activities.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 98,000
Replace perched culvert and restore riparian habitat for native fish
$ 76,500
Restore wetland hydroperiod and improve amphibian and waterfowl habitat
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The project must focus on native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
- The project must have the potential to achieve a significant conservation outcome.
- The project must align with the purposes set out in the Wildlife Act.
Who is eligible?
- Provincial governments
- Municipal governments
- First Nations
- Academic institutions
- Non-government organizations (NGOs)
- Industry
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
Selection criteria
- Potential to achieve a significant conservation outcome.
- Alignment with the purposes set out in the Wildlife Act.
Processing and Agreement
- A decision timeframe is indicated as March.
Additional information
- Projects involving on-the-ground habitat enhancement and/or restoration are strongly encouraged.
- Typical annual project budgets range from about $10,000 to over $100,000.
- Decisions are indicated as occurring in March.
- A posted deadline date is November 7, 2025.
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