@hctfbc.bsky.social
Environmental granting organization in British Columbia. We fund fish, wildlife and habitat projects, as well as stewardship & environmental education programs. https://hctf.ca/
A new wildlife overpass was built near Radium Hot Springs to help protect one of BCβs bighorn sheep herds!
The Shuswap Band produced this incredible video to showcase the work being done to protect the herd.
HCTF is proud to support the research behind this project.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Af...
πΏ Conservation starts at the top. Learn more about how HCTF supports high-elevation habitat stewardship across BC at hctf.ca
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From Coastal Mountains to the Rockies, our province is home to some of the most rugged and ecologically rich mountain landscapes in the world.
More than just stunning backdrops, they provide habitat for mountain goats, bighorn sheep, grizzly bears, and countless alpine plants and pollinators.
Every fish released, every trail walked, and every license bought adds up to something big!
Your contributions support:
Wildlife research
Habitat restoration
Stewardship partnerships
Education for the next generation
Thank you for making conservation possible.
Learn more at hctf.ca
π·Candy Lo
Explore our staff-curated list of current grants and funding opportunities available in the following areas:
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Economic development
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Cultural programming.
π Check out what's available: coastfunds.ca/news/funding...
π²Recontouring and Leaving Sites Rough and Loose - www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH08...
By building capacity and knowledge across the sector, weβre one step closer to meaningful, landscape-level restoration.
π²Using Visual Screening in Road Restoration - www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFnU...
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π The series covers essential on-the-ground techniques, including:
π²Tree Planting for Habitat Recovery - www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Da2...
Produced in collaboration with Chu Cho Environmental, these videos are designed to support field teams working on CHRF projects across BC.
These practical, field-focused videos share methods and best practices to help restoration practitioners accelerate the recovery of disturbed caribou habitat.
π¨ New Resource Alert for Caribou Habitat Restoration Practitioners! π¨
Weβre excited to share a valuable new video series: Practical Techniques for Effective Site Recovery
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Da2...
#CaribouRecovery #HabitatRestoration #CHRF #ConservationInAction #RestorationTools #BCWildlife
π’ ANNOUNCING: $230k for Invasive Mussel Monitoring This Summer! π’
Together we can help keep our waters clean and healthy! Remember to Clean, Drain, Dry your watercraft and equipment before moving to a new area!
π· 4-582: East Kootenay Invasive Species Council
hctf.ca/230k-for-inv...
Soaking in the stunning views our proponents experience while doing fieldwork in beautiful British Columbia! π²
π· Project 1-721
Ready to take your students' learning outside? π²
HCTF GO Grants are now OPEN! These amazing grants help K-12 classes in BC explore local fish, wildlife, and habitats through engaging outdoor experiences.
Apply by September 1st! Visit our website (hctf.ca/education/) to learn more and apply!
BC Bats is looking for some help monitoring bat populations! The BC Annual Bat Count is a citizen science program to annually monitor bat populations in roost sites.
Learn more about how you can help out here: bcbats.ca/get-involved...
Happy World Bee Day! π
While the honey bee often gets the spotlight, did you know that BC is home to over 450 species of native bees? These unsung heroes are absolutely crucial to the health of our local ecosystems and the pollination of our native plants.
π· Valerie Huff
Don McCubbing: BC BSc students doing an honours thesis or direct studies research project in their fourth year of a BSc.
15.05.2025 17:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Together for Wildlife: For Master's/PhD candidates undertaking research that will support a positive impact on stewardship, management, policy, or decision-making of wildlife in BC.
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π’ Last day to apply for the Together for Wildlife & Don McCubbing scholarships! π’
Apply now! πhttps://hctf.ca/scholarship-program/
Reminder to all BC Undergrads!
The Don McCubbing Scholarship is still open for Applications!
β¨ This year, we're expanding the opportunity! If you're a 4th-year BSc student in BC, pursuing an honours thesis or direct studies research project, this is for you!
More info: hctf.ca/scholarship-...
Hello from the @mypita.bsky.social conference in Squamish!
HCTF Education is here to share all of our amazing teacher resources for getting students outside.
Want to learn more or check out the resources for yourself? Head to www.hctfeducation.ca
The Together for Wildlife Scholarship is OPEN!
We're awarding up to 10 scholarships to support research that fosters stewardship, reconciliation, and community capacity.
Learn more & apply here: hctf.ca/scholarship-...
Wild School Applications are still Open!
The Wild Schools program is a free, whole-school, three-year initiative for K-8 schools. The program offers Pro-D workshops to help make teachers more comfortable taking their students outside to learn!
hctf-grants.smapply.ca/prog/wild_sc...
In addition to Fish and Wildlife grants, HCTF provides grants for conservation stewardship and education. Additional projects will be announced in June under our Action, Capacity, and Community Grant programs, and scholarship recipients in autumn.
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HCTF is proud to announce over $8.6 million in funding for 110 conservation projects throughout British Columbia.
See the complete list of HCTF-funded projects and learn more about the conservation work being done near you, view the 25-26 Approved Project List.
hctf.ca/8-6m-for-fis...
π Exciting News! LEAP Grant applications are still OPEN! π
LEAP Grants help support mini-conservation projects for BC middle and high school students focused on BCβs biodiversity of fish, wildlife, and/or their habitats.
β‘οΈ Visit hctfeducation.ca to learn more and apply.
Happy Earth Day!
It's a great day to reflect on the stunning environments we call home and how we can get involved in maintaining them!
Want to see what projects we fund in your backyard? Check out our project map: hctf.ca/achievements...
πΈ Alison Etter
We'd like to extend a huge THANK YOU to @bcparksfdn for their continued support of GO Grants!
Thanks to the support of BC Parks Foundation, the HCTF was able to fund 240 GO Grants in 2024, resulting in more than 10000 students spending more time learning about their environment!
Don't forget to finish off those Habitat Acquisition Grant applications!
Applications due by 4:30pm PDT TODAY
This program funds land trust organizations in BC to secure properties that protect fish and wildlife habitats.
Detailed info @ hctf.ca/habitat-acquisition-grants/
Today is the last day to apply for our Al Martin scholarship!
This scholarship is for graduate students wishing to pursue a career in fish or wildlife management and conservation in British Columbia.
To learn more or apply head to our website: hctf.ca/scholarship-...
πΈ Project 5-310
Habitat Acquisition Grant applications are due tomorrow.
This program funds land trust organizations in BC to secure properties that protect fish and wildlife habitats.
Detailed info and application guidelines @ hctf.ca/habitat-acquisition-grants/
