Grants & funding.
We have put together a list of grant sources to help your organization access funding for your recreation initiatives.
Destination BC | Reuben Krabbe photo
We have created a directory of some of the fundraising sources that can help your organization access funding for upcoming outdoor recreation initiatives, accessibility programs, trail maintenance, supply purchases, or professional development of your volunteer crew.
Newly added grant opportunities are highlighted. Do you have funding sources to add? Send relevant funding and/or grant opportunities to info@orcb.ca.
Check out the resources at the bottom of the page including Tips for Quality Grant Applications in Outdoor Recreation and the grant tracking template.
Current and upcoming grant opportunities
Canada Summer Jobs Program offers wage subsidies to help employers create summer job opportunities for youth aged 15–30. Non-profit organizations, public sector employers, and small businesses can apply to fund positions that support community projects, including outdoor recreation, conservation, and stewardship activities. Deadline to apply: December 11, 2025.
Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC supports non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and local governments undertaking projects that enhance and promote outdoor recreation across British Columbia. Eligible activities include trail building and maintenance, recreation infrastructure improvements, stewardship initiatives, and community engagement efforts that foster responsible recreation. Applications open on December 8 and close on January 20.
Trans Canada Trail Funding Program supports projects that enhance, maintain, and promote sections of the Trans Canada Trail. Eligible applicants include trail groups, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and other not-for-profit organizations involved in trail development and management. Funding priorities include accessibility improvements, signage, infrastructure repair, and environmental stewardship. Applications: Accepted through open calls.
BC Conservation & Biodiversity Awards provide $10,000–$50,000 to BC-based registered charities for high-impact projects in land and ocean conservation, clean air and water, climate solutions, and biodiversity research. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December 31, with recipients announced on March 1.
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation provides grants to Canadian charities, educational institutions, municipalities, and Indigenous groups for environmental projects with a focus on environmental education, green spaces, and community-based sustainability initiatives. Projects that promote environmental stewardship and community engagement are prioritized. Deadline to apply: January 15, 2026.
You will also find new funding options in our newsletter.
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Below is a compilation of major funding bodies and grant programs at the Federal, Provincial, and Regional levels. Visit the provided links to explore their respective websites and discover details about the funding initiatives they offer.
Provincial
Regional
Indigenous
Wage Funding
Resources & Tools
Basics of Grantwriting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Google Workspace for Nonprofits (free for eligible nonprofits)
Techsoup Canada (donations and discounts on technology and software for nonprofits)
Canva for Nonprofits (easy-to-use design software)
Have Questions?
For ORCBC members who are interested in learning more or have questions about grant and funding support, please email us at info@orcbc.ca.