Welcome to the grant application for the Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC as we launch the first yearly intake of many more to come. Before starting your application, please ensure you are familiar with the grant program and eligibility requirements (more information below).
If you have additional questions please take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions near the bottom of the Outdoor Recreation fund webpage.
About
The purpose of the Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC is to support grants for community-based initiatives that create and shape meaningful nature-based and outdoor recreational experiences for British Columbians. There are three priorities to the types of grants that will be considered.
- Outdoor Enhancement: To support community groups who enhance and maintain trails, signage and outdoor recreation infrastructure.
- Stewardship & Education: To foster responsible use of the outdoors through education and stewardship initiatives that minimize environmental, cultural, and safety impacts of outdoor adventuring.
- Inclusive Participation: To cultivate accessible, inclusive and diverse outdoor recreation opportunities by encouraging participation in outdoor recreation for under-represented groups.
Eligibility Requirements
| Organizations | The application will be open to:
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| Projects | Application will be open to projects that:
Projects that can be completed before March 2025 are preferred. |
| Matching Contributions | A 1:1 matching contribution of cash and/or in-kind support is required. The matching contribution is calculated as a minimum 1:1 match of the amount being requested. In other words, if your organization is requesting a $5,000 grant, you are asked to provide $5,000 or more in matching contributions. Matching contribution can be fulfilled with:
Example:
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| Grant Sizes | The preferred grant sizes range from $2,000 to $10,000. Grants awarded outside of this range will be limited in number. Grant requests up to $25,000 may still be considered. |
Expenses
| Eligible Expenses | Expenses must be tied to the project outcomes as outlined in the application. |
| Ineligible Expenses | The grant program will not fund:
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2024 Grant Intake
Welcome to the grant application for the Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC as we launch the first yearly intake of many more to come. Before starting your application, please ensure you are familiar with the grant program and eligibility requirements (more information below).
If you have additional questions please take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions near the bottom of the Outdoor Recreation fund webpage.
About
The purpose of the Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC is to support grants for community-based initiatives that create and shape meaningful nature-based and outdoor recreational experiences for British Columbians. There are three priorities to the types of grants that will be considered.
- Outdoor Enhancement: To support community groups who enhance and maintain trails, signage and outdoor recreation infrastructure.
- Stewardship & Education: To foster responsible use of the outdoors through education and stewardship initiatives that minimize environmental, cultural, and safety impacts of outdoor adventuring.
- Inclusive Participation: To cultivate accessible, inclusive and diverse outdoor recreation opportunities by encouraging participation in outdoor recreation for under-represented groups.
Eligibility Requirements
| Organizations | The application will be open to:
|
| Projects | Application will be open to projects that:
Projects that can be completed before March 2025 are preferred. |
| Matching Contributions | A 1:1 matching contribution of cash and/or in-kind support is required. The matching contribution is calculated as a minimum 1:1 match of the amount being requested. In other words, if your organization is requesting a $5,000 grant, you are asked to provide $5,000 or more in matching contributions. Matching contribution can be fulfilled with:
Example:
|
| Grant Sizes | The preferred grant sizes range from $2,000 to $10,000. Grants awarded outside of this range will be limited in number. Grant requests up to $25,000 may still be considered. |
Expenses
| Eligible Expenses | Expenses must be tied to the project outcomes as outlined in the application. |
| Ineligible Expenses | The grant program will not fund:
|