$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

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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Grant intake opens soon

Our annual grant intake opens Monday, July 28. Grant applicants in our Columbia and Peace regions must submit a notice of intent by Tuesday, September 9. Coastal Region grant applicants are not required to submit a notice of intent. Register for our notice of intent info session on August 7.

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Seed Grants

Apply for a Seed Grant any time of the year. We fund up to a maximum of $5,000 to explore a project idea, fill information gaps, and prepare technical information.

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Land Securement Grants

We fund land securement projects year-round. Contact our region managers any time to discuss our funding for critical ecosystems and habitats.

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Program News

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Join our Board: Columbia Region

Join our Columbia Region Board Our Columbia Region is looking for a public member to join our 17-member board! Are you interested in being a board member? Want to make a difference for fish and wildlife and be part of a supportive team? Are you looking for a paid […]

Columbia Region
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Events

July 14, 2025

Toadfest 2025 Wednesday, August 6, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 9 a.m.-noon We’re back – fingers crossed! The dates for Toadfest 2025 are Wednesday, August 6 and Thursday August 7 at Summit Lake Provincial Park, near Nakusp. More info on past Toadfest events here. […]

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Notice of Intent

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. A notice of intent is not required in our Coastal Region. The next grant […]

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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