Small-scale Ecosystem Grants
Accepting applications
Program Category:
Climate Preparedness and Adaptation
Project Type(s):
Environmental Stewardship, Innovation, Natural Asset Inventories and Management
Deadline Details
The Small-scale Ecosystems Grants accepts inquiries and applications on a continuous basis throughout the year. The program will close when available funds have been committed.
Intake Type
Continuous IntakeFunder
Columbia Basin Trust
Funding Organization Type
- BC Provincial Government
- Trust
Funding Range
- Small (up to $50K)
- Medium ($50K-$250K)
Eligible Community
- Local Governments
- Indigenous Communities
Eligible Project Activities
- Project Implementation (e.g. Design / Procurement / Construction)
This program is for communities within a specific service area
See service area
Do you have a small-scale project, that can be completed in two years or less, that helps improve ecological health and native biodiversity in the Basin? Small-scale Ecosystem grants are available to enhance a terrestrial and/or aquatic ecosystem, such as wetlands, fish habitat, forests or grasslands.
Eligible projects address at least one of the following objectives:
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restore or conserve a terrestrial and/or aquatic ecosystem, such as wetlands, fish habitat, forests or grasslands;
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conserve a species of conservation concern; or
If you are an eligible applicant interested in applying, contact ecosystems@ourtrust.org to discuss your project idea. If your project meets the program criteria, you will be invited to submit an online application.
Eligible Community
Eligible applicants include local governments and First Nations in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
Applicants operating outside the Basin must partner with community-based organizations operating within the region and must show that the project benefits the Basin.
Regional Limitations
Yes (See the Map)Other Eligible Communities
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-ProfitsEligible applicants include registered non-profits in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
Type of Funding
- Grant
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Small (up to $50K)
- Medium ($50K-$250K)
Description of Funding
The typical maximum amount of Trust funding for any one project is $80,000, not including wage subsidy funding.
Percentage of Project Funded
80%Up to 80% of total project costs can be requested from the Trust.
Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision
2 monthsTrust staff may request additional information during the evaluation phase
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