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Fish & Wildlife Grants
Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 7, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Regular projects have no upper funding limit, while seed grants are capped at $10,000. The program supports projects that conserve native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats, with a strong emphasis on habitat enhancement and restoration.
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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
- 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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conservation and management projects for native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
- On-the-ground habitat enhancement and restoration work.
- Applied research for conservation or management questions.
- Population monitoring and assessment to support conservation action.
- Preliminary planning and feasibility work for seed projects.
Documents Needed
- HCTF budget spreadsheet, or the seed budget spreadsheet for seed applications.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provincial government agencies
- Municipal and regional governments
- First Nations
- Academic institutions and non-profit organizations
- Industry, consulting firms, and independent consultants
Eligible expenses
- Project labour and contractor or consultant fees.
- Travel, rentals, supplies, and project maintenance costs.
- Equipment and capital assets needed for conservation work.
- Administration and overhead costs, within the program limit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular wages and salaries for government employees.
- Administration fees charged on equipment or capital purchases.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in stages: primary review, technical review committee evaluation, and final Board decision.
- Board decisions are final, and there is no appeal process. Applicants are notified by email in late March.
- If approved, any funding conditions must be satisfied before work begins.
- A Conditional Grant Agreement must be signed before funding is released.
- Annual grant reports are required through Survey Apply.
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.
What is the Fish & Wildlife Grants?
Regular projects have no upper funding limit, while seed grants are capped at $10,000. The program supports projects that conserve native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats, with a strong emphasis on habitat enhancement and restoration.
Who is eligible for the Fish & Wildlife Grants program?
To be eligible for the Fish & Wildlife Grants program, you must:
Targets native freshwater fish or wildlife.
Has significant conservation potential.
Aligns with the Wildlife Act.
What expenses are eligible under Fish & Wildlife Grants?
Conservation and management projects for native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
On-the-ground habitat enhancement and restoration work.
Applied research for conservation or management questions.
Population monitoring and assessment to support conservation action.
Preliminary planning and feasibility work for seed projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fish & Wildlife Grants?
You can contact Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF).
Where is the Fish & Wildlife Grants available?
The Fish & Wildlife Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Fish & Wildlife Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fish & Wildlife Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Fish & Wildlife Grants?
Fish & Wildlife Grants is funded by Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF)