Stewardship Grants: Stream 3 Action Grants
Not accepting applications
Deadline Details
Applications open mid-late January and close February 28th annually. The next intake deadline will be February 28, 2027.
Funder
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation
Funding Organization Type
- Non-Governmental Organization or Society
Funding Range
- Small (up to $50K)
Eligible Community
- Local Governments
- Indigenous Communities
- Métis Nations
- Modern Treaty Nations
Eligible Project Activities
- Capacity Building for the Community
- Project Planning
- Project Implementation (e.g. Design / Procurement / Construction)
Action Grants support projects that result in measurable changes in the behaviours and practices of a defined target audience (community, user group or practitioners) to create solutions or implement sustainable practices that mitigate, prevent or reduce human-caused impacts on fish, wildlife, and habitat.Goal of the Grant
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Collaborate with a well-defined target audience to influence and change behaviour and practices impacting BC’s fish, wildlife, and habitats.
Proposed projects must align with our purposes as laid out in the Wildlife Act. HCTF’s mandate is to fund projects that result in conservation benefits for fish, wildlife and habitat.
Required Community Contribution
No community contribution required
Funding Stacking Restrictions
No
Professional Input Required
No
Other Eligible Communities
Indigenous-owned BusinessesOther
Indigenous Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Academic Institutions
Type of Funding
- Grant
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Small (up to $50K)
Description of Funding
Eligible expenses up to $50,000. Grant completion must be within 2 years of approval. Funding will be provided with two separate payments: 80% of total funding at the start of the project and the remaining 20% after the project is completed and the final report submission has been approved.
Eligible Costs
PlanningOperational and Maintenance Costs
Community Engagement
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management
Capacity Building for the Community
Training
Reporting
Awareness and Education
Research and Development
Eligible Budget Items
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Wages
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Honorarium, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Local Knowledge holders (EKLK)
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Contract labor costs
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Materials and supplies (to a maximum of $10,000)
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Mileage and other travel expenses
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Administration fee up to 15%
Example Project Themes:
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Collaborating with individuals/neighborhoods living adjacent to wildlife habitat to change behaviours affecting the conservation of wildlife species e.g. Northern red-legged frog, grizzly bear, big horned sheep, Western screech-owl, etc.
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Working with industries such as forestry, agriculture, or commercial businesses to take actions that introduce sustainable practices that benefit species and habitat conservation.
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Engaging with park visitors to promote responsible practices such as waste management, trail use, and wildlife-safe behaviors that reduce human impact on species and their habitat.
Ineligible Costs
Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreementBuilding Purchase Costs
Administration Fees
Land Acquisition
Ineligible Activities:
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Marine projects, except for activities that occur in estuary habitat.
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Salmon only projects or projects focused on federally managed species that do not also provide benefits to provincially managed fish species or their habitats. (https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/salmon-saumon/index-eng.html)
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Fish rearing, farming, stocking, feeding, or hatchery projects.
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Captive breeding and rearing, feeding and/or control of native wildlife species except for activities that are part of population recovery projects.
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School curriculum development or implementation.
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Projects that focus solely on:
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General education, programing, publications and signage.
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General staff training for project personnel including certifications and courses not directly related to project objectives, such as standard first aid, software licenses, and attending conferences.
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Single day events, conferences, or workshops. (Events or workshops that clearly demonstrate they are essential to the target audience’s behaviour change outcome may be considered)
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Development of electronic databases, websites, or file systems
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Production of media, communications, marketing materials, or data collection for maps.
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Sponsorship or production of commercial programs.
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Legal fees, law enforcement and lobbying costs.
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Salaries for regular Provincial government employees (wages for Auxiliary employees dedicated to the proposed project are eligible).
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Invasive species programs, however, Action grants may support targeted projects that aim to change behaviors or practices related to invasive species management, include initial control efforts, focus on a specific audience and location that have a supporting plan for future long term controls.
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Purchase of capital assets (physical or intangible property or items used by the organization with a useful life extending beyond one year that provides a lasting benefit or service potential). Items over $1,000 per unit, including vehicles, boats, ATVs, quads, trailers, snowmobiles, computers, drones, etc. and any equipment or technology not dedicated solely to the project.
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Construction, purchase, or improvement of infrastructure (the basic physical structures and facilities that support an organization's operations or program delivery). Includes buildings, docks, campsites, roads, bridges, utilities (such as hydro poles and hydro lines), office spaces, storage facilities, and similar fixed physical items providing a public or organizational service, usually permanent or long‑lasting.
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Purchase of land, tenure, lease, or licenses.
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Project activities taking place outside of British Columbia (project leaders or staff may reside outside the province).
Reporting Requirements
Final report only
Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision
3 monthsTechnical Review by a Committee, followed by review from the HCTF Board of Directors.