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Habitat Acquisition Grants
Support for habitat-protection property purchases
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $500,000 annually to support habitat-protection property purchases in British Columbia. Funding supports land acquisitions by land trust organizations to conserve important fish and wildlife habitat.
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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
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2025
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
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase of properties to protect important habitat for British Columbia’s fish and wildlife
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Land trust organizations seeking to purchase conservation properties
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of properties for habitat protection (land acquisition costs)
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated against ecological and financial considerations.
- Applicants can generally expect a decision timeline in late July.
Additional information
- The program accepts applications each spring.
- Decisions are typically communicated in late July.
- The annual program budget is set at $500,000 and generally supports 2–3 projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Habitat Acquisition Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Habitat Acquisition 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 Habitat Acquisition Grants?
Provides up to $500,000 annually to support habitat-protection property purchases in British Columbia. Funding supports land acquisitions by land trust organizations to conserve important fish and wildlife habitat.
Who is eligible for the Habitat Acquisition Grants program?
To be eligible for the Habitat Acquisition Grants program, you must:
Land trust organization
Property acquisition for habitat protection
Located in British Columbia
What expenses are eligible under Habitat Acquisition Grants?
Purchase of properties to protect important habitat for British Columbia’s fish and wildlife
Who can I contact for more information about the Habitat Acquisition Grants?
You can contact Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF).
Where is the Habitat Acquisition Grants available?
The Habitat Acquisition Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Habitat Acquisition Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Habitat Acquisition Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Habitat Acquisition Grants?
Habitat Acquisition Grants is funded by Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF)
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