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Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2
Flexible watershed funding for BC projects
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Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Watershed Security Fund Stream 2 offers applications up to $150,000 to First Nations and non-First Nations organizations in British Columbia to advance watershed security and healthy watersheds. It supports community engagement, detailed research planning, partnership development, and smaller-scale implementation for projects aligned with reconciliation, climate resilience, and sustainable economies.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Social economy enterprise
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Projects and initiatives that achieve actionable progress on ecosystem health, prioritizing reconciliation, healthy communities, climate resilience, and sustainable economies
- Community engagement
- Detailed research planning
- Partnership and project development
- Smaller-scale implementation and shovel-ready projects
Documents Needed
- Budget form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations
- Educational institutions
- Social enterprises (C3)
- First Nations, including First Nation governments, Tribal Councils and others
- Local or regional governments
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities that primarily provide financial benefits for individuals
- Debt retirement, reserves, and mortgage paydowns
- Retroactive expenses incurred before funding is approved
- Purchase of land or large-scale development of buildings
- Endowments and partisan political activities
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Previously submitted projects that were declined in Intakes 1, 2 and/or 3 due to limited funding are prioritized over first-time submissions when all else is equal.
- Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC)
- Regional Equity
- Community Connection
- Economic Resiliency, Jobs, Training & Mentorship; Diversity of Interests & Collaboration
How to apply
- Apply through the online portal, which is the preferred method.
- If you do not have reliable internet access, complete the Word document application form and submit it by email.
- If additional support is needed, email or call Grants Program staff to arrange a Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or phone conversation so they can complete the application based on your dialogue and supporting documents.
- If staff complete the application, it will be sent back to you to confirm what was shared before finalization.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed using the same assessment criteria.
- Previously submitted projects declined in Intakes 1, 2 and/or 3 due to limited funding are prioritized over first-time submissions when all else is equal.
- Approved funding for multi-year projects is spread across the project duration, and funded work can begin any time after grants are approved.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1Watershed funding for early-stage collaboration in British Columbia
- Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 3Watershed funding for implementation-ready projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2 Program
What is the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2?
Watershed Security Fund Stream 2 offers applications up to $150,000 to First Nations and non-First Nations organizations in British Columbia to advance watershed security and healthy watersheds. It supports community engagement, detailed research planning, partnership development, and smaller-scale implementation for projects aligned with reconciliation, climate resilience, and sustainable economies.
How much funding can be received?
Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2 Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2 program, you must:
The project must fit Stream 2, with a more developed scope than Stream 1.
The project should have stronger First Nations-related collaboration or partnership than Stream 1.
What expenses are eligible under Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2?
Projects and initiatives that achieve actionable progress on ecosystem health, prioritizing reconciliation, healthy communities, climate resilience, and sustainable economies
Community engagement
Detailed research planning
Partnership and project development
Smaller-scale implementation and shovel-ready projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2?
You can contact Watershed Security Fund (WSF).
Where is the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2 available?
The Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2 program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding