81 Projects Approved 2024–2025
27 Coastal Region Projects 2024–2025
30 Columbia Region Projects 2024–2025
24 Peace Region Projects 2024–2025
Our annual grant intake is now closed, and we’re reviewing applications for fish and wildlife projects in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams.
In 2024-2025, we funded 81 projects and provided $8.7 million in our Coastal, Columbia, and Peace regions. Read our project lists. See our project map.
Learn moreWe fund land securement projects to conserve critical ecosystems and habitats.
Land Securement Grants can be discussed at any time of year. Contact a region manager.
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BC Hydro has water licence obligations in the Columbia and Peace regions, and has made voluntary commitments to address the impacts of dams of the Coastal Region. BC Hydro fulfils the applicable obligations through the work of the FWCP.
BC Hydro works in equal partnership with the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations and public stakeholders by participating on FWCP’s regional Boards.
MoreThe projects we fund benefit fish and wildlife. Read about results from 2023-2024 in our project outcomes and learn how we operate in our annual reports.
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Notice of intent: supporting early engagement of First Nations In our Columbia and Peace regions, a mandatory notice of intent (NOI) is the first step in completing your grant application. Our Coastal Region is finalizing […]
Seed Grants We are currently not accepting applications for Seed Grants. Please contact our Coastal, Columbia or Peace region manager for more information. An FWCP Seed Grant—up to a maximum of $5,000—can be used to […]
E-letter Provincial January 2025 E-letter Peace Region November 2024 E-letter Peace Region September 2024 E-letter Peace Region July 2024 E-letter Peace Region June 2024 E-letter Provincial May 2024 E-letter Peace Region April 2024 E-letter Peace […]
The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations and public stakeholders to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams.