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Fish & Wildlife Grants

Q: Who is eligible for the Fish & Wildlife Grants program?

To be eligible for the Fish & Wildlife Grants program, you must: Native fish/wildlife habitat focus Significant conservation outcome Aligns with Wildlife Act purposes

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Fish & Wildlife Grants?

You can contact Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF).

Q: Where is the Fish & Wildlife Grants available?

The Fish & Wildlife Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the Fish & Wildlife Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Fish & Wildlife Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Fish & Wildlife Grants?

Fish & Wildlife Grants is funded by Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation projects

Grant and Funding

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

Processing And Agreement

Other info

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Reduce the ecological footprint

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

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

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about the Fish & Wildlife Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fish & Wildlife 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.