2026 grant recipients.

Meet the 2026 grantees.

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the third grant intake for the Outdoor Recreation Fund. A total of $335,054 in grants is going to support 47 projects across the province.

Despite an almost 50% increase in funded projects compared to last year, demand continues to outpace available funding. ORCBC received 227 applications requesting a total of $1.8 million in funding.

Proposed projects were ready to launch this year and provided a matching contribution through cash or in-kind support equal to or greater than the funding request. Each application underwent a thorough eligibility review before being scored by three reviewers with extensive experience in the field. Once again, reviewers emphasized the large number of high-quality applications worthy of funding, highlighting the strong dedication of BC’s outdoor recreation groups.

2026 Grant Recipients and Projects By Region

Province-wide or multiple regions

Empowering Young Responsible Outdoor Enthusiasts ($7,300)

NatureKids BC to provide meaningful outdoor recreation opportunities for children and their families to learn and experience nearby nature. 

Data Sharing of Stewardship Actions Between Partners ($5,000)

BC Marine Trails Network Association to run a community-led program to tackle marine debris and invasive species, repair infrastructure, and improve site conditions.

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Purchase of a New Brush Cutter ($8,000)

100 Mile Nordic Ski Society to purchase a new brush cutter, enabling more efficient fall trail preparation.

GRST Connectors 2026 ($10,000)

108 ATV Club to secure engineered railway access, expand trail visibility for safety, and gravel main connectors.

Medby Mountain Bike Network ($6,250)

Bella Coola Resource Society to upgrade the Medby Trail Network climbing trail.

Lone Goat Infrastructure Improvements ($5,000)

Bridge River Valley Snowmobile Association to repair and upgrade the Lone Goat backcountry warming cabin roof and refurbish the existing outhouse.

Waglisla Trails Signage ($10,000)

Heiltsuk Tribal Council to install signage for enhanced safety, awareness and cultural understanding.

Grooming Device ($5,000)

Wells and Area Trails Society to purchase a grooming device for consistent and safe maintenance of the Wells area winter trail network.

Wells Wheels Trail Maintenance/Brushing and Pit Toilets ($5,000)

Wells Wheels ATV Club to conduct trail maintenance and install pit toilets.

Yank's Peak Safety Cabin Upgrade ($10,000)

Williams Lake Powder Kings Snowmobile Club to repair and upgrade a backcountry cabin.

Stephanie Creek Bridge Maintenance, PG East Trail ($10,000)

Prince George ATV Club to rehabilitate a forest bridge to meet safety requirements.

Kootenay Rockies

Trailhead Signage for Ingersoll and Harlow ($6,260)

Arrow Lakes Ridge Riders Association to purchase and install three trailhead signs.

Summer Trail boardwalk replacement ($9,923)

Kimberley Nature Park Society to replace two sections of boardwalks in the Horse Barn Valley Interpretive Forest.

NACFOR Trails Project ($5,924)

Nakusp and Area Community Forest to maintain and enhance the Jackrabbit Interpretive Trail.

East Busk Trail Improvements ($8,000)

Nelson Nordic Ski Club to upgrade drainage within Nelson’s Nordic Trail Network.

RCA Adaptive Bridge Project ($8,620)

Revelstoke Cycling Association to replace bridges on two trails to meet adaptive mountain bike standards.

Backcountry Cabin Outhouse Installation ($6,600)

Valley Backcountry Society to install a new outhouse at a backcountry ski cabin in the West Kootenays.

Belonging in the Wild: Inclusive Nature Walks ($3,250)

Wildsight Creston Valley to offer safe, guided outdoor experiences for underrepresented and vulnerable community members as well as those who feel unsafe outdoors alone.

Northern BC

Ashman Cabin Foundation ($10,000)

Bulkley Backcountry Ski Society to build a cabin foundation and deck for a backcountry ski cabin.

Bird Viewing Platform with interpretive signage on Rainey Creek Trail ($5,890)

District of Stewart to build a bird viewing platform with seating and interpretive signage.

Ensuring Public Safety on the Goat River Trail ($10,000)

Fraser Headwaters Alliance to maintain and upgrade the Goat River Trail.

Learn to Fish ($10,000)

Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC to expand its Learn to Fish program to Northern BC.

Tall Trees Trail Enhancement Project ($5,000)

Gitmaxmak'ay Nisga'a Prince Rupert/Port Edward to maintain and upgrade Tall Trees Trail.

Kitselas Canyon Trail Enhancement: A Cultural Walk through History ($10,000)

Gitselasu Stewardship Society to enhance an interpretive walking trail in Kitselas Canyon.

Multi-Use Trail Maintenance Program 2026 ($6,000)

Ride Burns Mountain Bike Association to replace a boardwalk on Piglet trail.

Thompson Okanagan

Trails Mapping and Signage ($3,238)

Baldy Mountain Community Association to install maps, signage and other wayfinding information to trails on the east side of Baldy Village.

Hope Pass Heritage Trail ($10,000)

Backcountry Horsemen of British Columbia - Aldergrove Chapter to restore the Skagit Bluff section of the Hope Pass Heritage Trail in E.C. Manning Provincial Park.

Fisherman's Creek Trails - Signage Project ($2,228)

Grand Forks Community Trails Society to install three trailhead signs.

Trail Accessibility ($8,000)

Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society to grade a steep bank near Centennial Park for improved access.

Equitable Outdoors Workshop Series ($4,475)

Rock On Collective Climbing Association to offer an event series for BIPOC folks and newcomers including climbing, environmental stewardship and cultural knowledge.

East Shuswap Trail Maintenance 2026 ($3,500)

Shuswap Hut and Trail Alliance Society to undertake routine maintenance and site remediation on two alpine trails.

Vancouver Coast & Mountains

Hope Trail Maintenance ($10,000)

Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning to revitalize and maintain Hope’s trail network.

UDT Toilet installation for Brohm Ridge ($7,000)

Black Tusk Snowmobile Club to install an outhouse at Brohm Ridge.

2026 Core Summer Programming ($10,000)

Indigenous Women Outdoors Society to run their core summer programming for Indigenous women and gender diverse people, including mountain biking, hiking and running programs.

Youth Stewardship Program ($5,400)

North Shore Mountain Bike Association to bring youth out for trail maintenance, conservation and environmental education.

Youth Trail Maintenance Program ($2,238)

Pemberton Off Road Cycling Association to bring youth out for trail maintenance, environmental education and rides.

Outdoor Adventure Summer Day Camp ($6,750)

Powell River Educational Services Society to offer a free 2-week long summer day camp to socially and economically marginalized children and youth.

Duck Lake Enhancement Project ($10,000)

qathet Regional Cycling Association to install a wheelchair accessible outhouse at Burma Parking Lot.

Healing Through Nature ($10,000)

REACH Centre Associationto offer guided outdoor activities to BIPOC newcomer and refugee families.

Chilliwack Creek Salmon Viewing Blind  ($10,000)

Skowkale First Nation to build and install a viewing blind on Chilliwack Creek.  

Improving Accessibility on Mount Seymour ($2,500)

Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports to install a ceiling lift in its Centre for Adaptive Snow Sports on Mount Seymour.

Vancouver Island

Benches and Platform on Majestic Old Growth Trail ($2,500)

Bamfield Huu-ay-aht Community Forest Society to build benches and a platform along Majestic Old Growth Trail.

Loveland Bay Campground Access Improvements To Snowden Trail Network ($10,000)

Campbell River Cycle Club to improve linkage and accessibility from Loveland Bay campground to the Snowden Forest trail network.

Story Trails Cultural Appreciation Project ($3,000)

Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society to facilitate an Indigenous cultural trail day with trail maintenance and cultural programming on Maple Mountain.

Sturdies Bay Trail improvements ($10,000)

Galiano Island Parks and Recreation Commission to conduct trail maintenance and safety improvements on Studies Bay Trail.

Sointula Trail Enhancements ($9,970)

Malcolm Island Community Events Society to remove debris and dumping from the Old Dump area and improve safety on trails in Sointula.

VBIS's Roots in Routes Recreation Program ($7,238)

Victoria Brain Injury Society to provide safe, guided access to nature through weekly walks and hikes.