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Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1
Watershed funding for early-stage collaboration in British Columbia
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
November 10, 2026
Opened October 5, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1 supports First Nations and non-First Nations organizations in British Columbia with projects of up to $50,000 that advance watershed health, reconciliation, and collaboration. Eligible work includes early project design, research and planning, initial partner conversations, learning, and relationship-building.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Project design, research and planning.
- Initial partner conversations, learning, relationship-building, and readiness building.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profits.
- Social enterprises (C3).
- First Nations, including First Nation governments, Tribal Councils and others.
- Local or regional governments.
Who is not eligible
- Educational institutions.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities that primarily provide financial benefits for individuals.
- Debt retirement, reserves, and mortgage paydowns.
- Retroactive expenses, meaning costs incurred prior to funding approval.
- Purchase of land or large-scale development of buildings.
- Endowments, partisan political activities, and projects or initiatives that do not take place in British Columbia.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia.
Selection criteria
- Regional equity and community connection.
- Economic resiliency, jobs, training and mentorship.
- Diversity of interests and collaboration.
- Free, prior, informed consent (FPIC).
- Projects previously submitted and declined in Intakes 1, 2 and/or 3 due to limited funding are prioritized over first-time submissions when all other things are equal.
How to apply
- Apply through the online portal.
- If you are in an area without reliable internet access, complete the Word document application form and submit it by email to grants@watershedsecurityfund.ca.
- If additional support is needed, contact the Grants Program team by email or phone to arrange a Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or phone conversation, and they will complete the application based on your dialogue and supporting documents.
- If you are resubmitting a previously submitted project, contact grants@watershedsecurityfund.ca for a customized link with your project information pre-filled.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1 Program
What is the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1?
The Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1 supports First Nations and non-First Nations organizations in British Columbia with projects of up to $50,000 that advance watershed health, reconciliation, and collaboration. Eligible work includes early project design, research and planning, initial partner conversations, learning, and relationship-building.
How much funding can be received?
Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1 Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 10, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1 program, you must:
The project must be early-stage, exploratory, or learning-focused.
The applicant must show a commitment to building understanding of relationships with First Nations in B.C.
What expenses are eligible under Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1?
Project design, research and planning.
Initial partner conversations, learning, relationship-building, and readiness building.
Who can I contact for more information about the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1?
You can contact Watershed Security Fund (WSF) by email at grants@watershedsecurityfund.ca or by phone at 604-343-2620 ext 101.
Where is the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1 available?
The Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1 program is available the province of British Columbia.