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Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 3
Watershed funding for implementation-ready projects
Funding available
$ 400,000
Deadline
November 10, 2026
Opened October 5, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 3 supports First Nations and other organizations in British Columbia advancing watershed health, reconciliation, climate resilience, and sustainable economies through projects of up to $400,000. Eligible activities include land and water-based learning, monitoring and assessment, watershed restoration, and nature-based infrastructure.
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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 : 400,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Land & Water-based Learning, Intergenerational Knowledge
- Monitoring & Assessment
- Nature-based Infrastructure
- Watershed Collaboration, Planning & Governance
- Watershed & Ecosystems Restoration
- Watersheds & Food Systems
Documents Needed
- Budget form for Stream 2 and Stream 3 applications
- Supplementary evidence of First Nations partnership, such as a letter of support, MOU, email correspondence, or other evidence of shared involvement, if the application indicates a partnership with First Nations
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations
- First Nations, including First Nation governments, Tribal Councils and others
- Local or regional governments
Who is not eligible
- Educational institutions
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Educational institutions
- Activities that primarily provide financial benefits for individuals
- Debt retirement, reserves, and mortgage paydowns
- Retroactive expenses
- Purchase of land or large-scale development of buildings
- Endowments
- Partisan political activities
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Strong applications for projects previously submitted and declined in Intakes 1, 2, and/or 3 due to limited funding are prioritized over first-time submissions when other factors are equal.
- At higher funding levels, projects led by organizations further along the continuum toward First Nations-led or partnered work may receive some prioritization.
- Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC) is considered in review and decision-making.
- Regional equity is considered in review and decision-making.
- Community connection, economic resiliency, jobs, training & mentorship, and diversity of interests & collaboration are additional review considerations.
How to apply
- Apply through the online portal, which is the preferred method.
- If you do not have reliable internet access, complete the Word document application form and submit it by email.
- If additional support is needed, arrange a Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or phone conversation with Grants Program staff, who will complete the application based on your dialogue and supporting documents.
- If you are resubmitting the same project, email grants@watershedsecurityfund.ca for a customized link with your previously submitted information pre-filled.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications submitted through a conversation with Grants Program staff are sent to the applicant to confirm what was shared before the application is finalized.
- All applications are evaluated using the same assessment criteria.
- In Intake 4, strong projects previously submitted and declined in Intakes 1, 2, and/or 3 due to limited funding may be prioritized over first-time submissions when other factors are equal.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 1Watershed funding for early-stage collaboration in British Columbia
- Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 2Flexible watershed funding for BC projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 3 Program
What is the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 3?
Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 3 supports First Nations and other organizations in British Columbia advancing watershed health, reconciliation, climate resilience, and sustainable economies through projects of up to $400,000. Eligible activities include land and water-based learning, monitoring and assessment, watershed restoration, and nature-based infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 3 Funds up to $400,000 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 3 program?
To be eligible for the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 3 program, you must:
The applicant must be a First Nation or a non-First Nations organization.
Organizations may submit one project application per intake in one of the three funding streams.
Stream 3 is intended for larger-scale projects with established partnerships and implementation readiness.
What expenses are eligible under Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 3?
Land & Water-based Learning, Intergenerational Knowledge
Monitoring & Assessment
Nature-based Infrastructure
Watershed Collaboration, Planning & Governance
Watershed & Ecosystems Restoration
Watersheds & Food Systems
Who can I contact for more information about the Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 3?
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 3 available?
The Watershed Security Fund — Grants Program — Stream 3 program is available the province of British Columbia.