$9.2 M Project Funding 2025–2026

22 Coastal Region Projects 2025–2026

25 Columbia Region Projects 2025–2026

25 Peace Region Projects 2025–2026

Grant intake now open

 

Apply online for fish and wildlife grants by Monday, November 3, 2025.

Review our regional action plans and develop a project idea that aligns with the priority actions.

Get started by reviewing our regional guidance documents.

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Grants available year-round

We have three grants available all year, until the funding is allocated.

Apply anytime for a Seed Grant of up to $5,000 to help grow your idea.

You can also apply any time for a Community Engagement Grant up to $1,500 to take action to benefit local fish and wildlife.

Reach out any time of year to discuss Land Securement Grants

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2025-2026 projects

Read our project lists to see the 30 fish and 42 wildlife projects our regional boards are funding for a total of ~$9.2 million.

The projects conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams.

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Funded by BC Hydro

BC Hydro has water licence obligations in our Columbia and Peace regions, and has made voluntary commitments in our Coastal Region, to compensate for the “footprint” impacts associated with reservoirs behind dams.

BC Hydro funds FWCP annually to fulfill the applicable water licence and voluntary commitments.

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Program News

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Funding

Our annual grant intake is now open. Start by reading our regional guidance documents.

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Events

Upcoming events and links to presentations.

Our Program Partners

The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations and public interest holders to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by BC Hydro dams.

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