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Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)

Q: How much funding can be received?

Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) program?

To be eligible for the Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) program, you must: Eligible organization type Local government support Water-focused project

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)?

You can contact Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB).

Q: Where is the Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) available?

The Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions

Grant and Funding

Okanagan Basin Water Board

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

This program funds water-focused projects up to $30,000 to improve sustainable water use across the valley. It supports collaborative approaches, knowledge sharing, and innovative solutions that address water management issues, including water supply, quality, and quantity priorities.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Minimum amount : 3,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 20, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

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

Collaborative water management initiatives involving local partners.
Projects that promote uniform standards and best practices for water management across the valley.
Knowledge-sharing activities that increase understanding of water issues and solutions.
Innovative, science-based solutions addressing water supply, quality, and quantity challenges.
Initiatives that help local organizations address water issues and enhance sustainable water use valley-wide.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 29,500

Real-time shoreline water monitoring paired with targeted riparian repairs

$ 28,750

Smart metering and irrigation retrofits to cut water use and runoff

Eligibility

The applicant must be a local government, First Nation, irrigation or improvement district, or a community/non-profit group.
The project must support water management and sustainable water use in the valley.
The application must have local government support.

Who is eligible?

Local governments
First Nations
Irrigation or improvement districts
Community groups
Non-profit organizations

Eligible geographic areas

Okanagan Basin

Selection criteria

Applications addressing the annual theme can receive up to 10 bonus points during selection.

Processing and Agreement

Funding decisions are expected around April (application turnaround).

Additional information

An annual theme is set by the Water Board, and applications that address it can receive up to 10 bonus points during selection.
The 2026–27 theme is “Innovation in Water Supply, Quality, and Quantity,” focused on creative, science-based solutions to emerging water challenges.
The theme supports regional efforts related to climate-driven hydrologic shifts, contaminants, and infrastructure planning.
Applications require local government support.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI). 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 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) program?

What expenses are eligible under Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)?

Collaborative water management initiatives involving local partners. Projects that promote uniform standards and best practices for water management across the valley. Knowledge-sharing activities that increase understanding of water issues and solutions. Innovative, science-based solutions addressing water supply, quality, and quantity challenges. Initiatives that help local organizations address water issues and enhance sustainable water use valley-wide.