Annual Conservation 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.
Coast Funds offers First Nations a continuous intake for new applications with four rounds of funding every year.
Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
January 17, 2025 |
April 11, 2025 |
July 11, 2025 |
October 3, 2025 |
Applications Open | Application Deadlines |
June 3 | Community energy planning: November 29, 2024 (or until funds are allocated) Energy efficiency and demand-side management: November 29, 2024 (or until funds are allocated) |
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.
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.
[Funding stream has closed.] Focuses on the start-up or expansion of First Nations owned-and-operated businesses and economic infrastructure that directly supports multiple businesses including entrepreneurs.
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 and the Province of BC.