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@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
The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. The summer intake closes on July 15, 2026.
The AllTrails Stewards Fund provides $2,000 to $10,000 for trail maintenance, restoration, resiliency, accessibility, and stewardship projects that expand outdoor access and protect outdoor spaces. Apply by July 20, 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.
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.