Funding
Our annual grant intake is now open and we're encouraging applications for projects that align with our primary obligation to compensate for impacts to fish, wildlife and their habitat resulting from BC Hydro dams.
~$12M Project Funding 2026–2027
27 Coastal Region Projects 2026–2027
25 Columbia Region Projects 2026–2027
25 Peace Region Projects 2026–2027
We're in the process of renewing our approach to project funding and we're seeking feedback on draft funding priorities for our Coastal, Columbia and Peace regions.
Use our online form to share your feedback by Friday, Nov. 13.
Our annual grant intake is open. Read our regional guidance.
In our Coastal Region, engage early with First Nations.
In our Columbia and Peace regions, the mandatory notice of intent was due Friday, September 11.
Apply by Monday, November 2.
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.
Our three regional boards approved approximately $9.7 million for 77 fish and wildlife projects to be delivered in 2026—2027 in our Coastal, Columbia, and Peace regions.
Another $2.3 million was approved for First Nations Directed Projects (Columbia and Peace regions), Community Engagement Grants, Land Securement Grants, and Seed Grants.