Stewardship Operations Funding
Focuses on annual support of multi-year conservation programs such as stewardship offices, regional monitoring (Guardian Watchmen), heritage and natural resources, mapping and conservancy management, and more.
Apply
Participating First Nations can apply to access funding through Coast Funds at any time during the year. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly or monthly basis, depending on the type and size of project.
2025 Coast Funds Application Deadlines
Coast Funds reviews most applications on a quarterly basis, through the Project Review Committee (projects up to $1,000,000) and the Board of Directors (projects over $1,000,000).
Application Deadlines for Quarterly Review Cycles
| Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
| January 17, 2025 |
April 11, 2025 |
July 11, 2025 |
October 3, 2025 |
Coast Funds can process applications on a monthly basis for the following project types:
- Community Prosperity Fund: Infrastructure – Planning stream (up to $150,000)
- Stewardship Fund: Operations and Project streams (up to $150,000)
To get started, please select an application stream:
Stewardship Project Funding
Focuses on project-specific funding for conservation initiatives including scientific research, field studies, habitat restoration, investment in research equipment, conservation-related training programs, and more.
Community Prosperity Funding
Focuses on economic development planning, community infrastructure, and investment in sustainable businesses, education and training, and related priorities.
Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR)
Funding to support remote communities relying on diesel fuel to invest in community energy planning, energy efficiency projects, and renewable energy generation. Delivered in partnership with New Relationship Trust, BC Hydro, and the Province of BC.
Economic Development Funding
This funding stream has closed. Between 2008 and 2024, the economic development fund delivered $61.4 million for First Nations’ investments in businesses, infrastructure, and regional economic development.