Grants & funding.
We have put together a list of grant sources to help your organization access funding for your recreation initiatives.
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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@orcbc.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
Athletic Brewing’s Two For The Trails grant program funds shovel-ready projects that expand outdoor access via trails and parks while improving the environment through sustainable, low-impact practices. Deadline to apply is August 14, 2026.
B.C. Community Gaming Grants fund not-for-profit organizations that deliver community programs that benefit the citizens of British Columbia. Applications for organizations in the Environment and Public Safety sector are open from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Yamaha Stay Outdoors provides grants for conservation and access projects, as well as activities to promote responsible use of trails, roads and waterways for motorized recreation. Apply by September 11, 2026.
The Hamber Foundation awards grants to registered charities and educational institutions for projects that support youth, the arts, or health and welfare. Apply by September 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.