Join our Board: Columbia Region
Our Columbia Region is looking for a public member to join our 17-member board!
Columbia Region
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- Toadfest
- COL Board
- Grant intake
- COA board new
- COA result
- COL result
- PEA result
$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
News & Events
- Join our Columbia Region board. Apply by Friday, Aug. 15
- Come to Toadfest near Nakusp Aug. 6 & 7
- Apply now for annual fish & wildlife grants
- Learn more about our mandatory Notice of Intent due Tuesday, Sept. 9.
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.
Submit a notice of intent
In our Columbia and Peace regions, the first step for all grant applicants is to submit a mandatory notice of intent by Tuesday, September 9. The notice of intent supports First Nations engagement in the projects we fund.
Register for our notice of intent information session to learn more.
Grant applicants in our Coastal Region are not required to submit a notice of intent.
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.
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.
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.
Program News
Toadfest
Learn more about western toads and other species that call the region home at this family event.
Notice of Intent
In our Columbia and Peace regions, all grant applicants must submit a notice of intent by Tuesday September 9, 2025.
