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Outdoor Recreation Fund
Last Update: March 4, 2026
British Columbia, Canada
Supports community outdoor recreation in natural settings
Grant and Funding
Overview
The program provides up to $10,000 to support community-based outdoor recreation initiatives in British Columbia. Eligible activities include projects in natural settings such as parks, trails, and natural aquatic areas that enhance outdoor infrastructure, foster stewardship and education, or increase inclusive participation.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Reduce the ecological footprint
Supporting volunteer engagement
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Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 20, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Activities funded
- Enhancing and maintaining trails in natural settings.
- Improving signage and outdoor recreation infrastructure in natural settings.
- Education and stewardship initiatives that promote responsible outdoor use.
- Initiatives that minimize environmental, cultural, and safety impacts of outdoor adventuring.
- Projects that encourage inclusive participation in outdoor recreation for under-represented groups.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,800
Upgrade forest trail signage, drainage, and stewardship education programming
$ 10,000
Create an adaptive paddling launch and run inclusive water-safety clinics
Eligibility
- The project must take place in natural settings such as parks, trails, or natural aquatic areas.
- The project must support meaningful outdoor recreation and nature-based experiences for British Columbians.
- The project must align with at least one program priority (outdoor enhancement, stewardship and education, or inclusive participation).
Who is eligible?
- Community-based volunteer organizations.
- Community groups involved in outdoor recreation enhancement and stewardship.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants proposing activities in highly cultivated recreation areas (e.g., playgrounds, skateparks, sports fields, urban farms).
Eligible expenses
- Cash contributions toward total project costs.
- In-kind contributions toward total project costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities in highly cultivated recreation areas (e.g., playgrounds, skateparks, sports fields, urban farms).
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Successful applications are announced in late March.
Additional information
- Successful applications are announced in late March.
- Key program priorities include outdoor enhancement, stewardship and education, and inclusive participation.
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