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Environmental granting organization in British Columbia. We fund fish, wildlife and habitat projects, as well as stewardship & environmental education programs. https://hctf.ca/
Join the Northern BC Ecosystem Restoration Community of Practice Workshop! πΏ
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Nov 25β27, 2025 | Prince George & online
This yearβs event is organized in partnership with SERNbc, FWCP, BCWF, and HCTFβs CHRF.
π hctf.ca/restoration-community-of-practice-workshop
Proud to support future environmental professionals like these students!
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Thanks to GO Grants, students across BC are exploring wetlands, forests, and shorelines this fall! π
These grants help fund hands-on learning experiences that bring conservation to life. Applications for our February intake of GO Grants are open now, so donβt miss out on this great opportunity!
Applications are now open for HCTFβs Land Stewardship Grant!
This grant provides 3 years of funding for operations and management activities on lands owned OR managed by non-governmental organizations.
Applications close Nov 7 @ 4:30pm.
Learn more: https://hctf.ca/grants/land-stewardship-grants/
π Get outdoors and reflect on how we are connected to and are part of nature
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π Attend an Indigenous-led event in your community: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
π Take a moment to read and reflect on the Truth and Reconciliation Commissionβs Calls to Action: www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/b...
On Sept 30 we recognize and reflect on the strength, knowledge, and leadership of Indigenous communities. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation offers an opportunity to learn from history to guide our ongoing work in reconciliation, as we work together to protect BCβs fish wildlife and habitat.
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To learn more about the T4W scholarship head to our website: hctf.ca
and to learn more about the T4W initiative go to: lnkd.in/gXEtfpbv
Congratulations to each recipient, your work is helping build a more resilient and sustainable future for B.C.βs natural heritage! π
Over the coming months we will be highlighting these students so stay tuned to learn more about their amazing work!
πThis years recipients: π
Mitchell Brunet
Melissa Butynski
Westin Creyke
Nathan Earley
Johanna Griggs
Sima Khanal
Zoe Konaz
Danny McNeil-Willmott
Yaelle Sarid-Segal
Robyn Stack
HCTF, in partnership with the First NationsβB.C. Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Forum and the Province of British Columbia, is proud to announce this yearβs Together for Wildlife Scholarship recipients.
16.09.2025 22:13 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0The Don McCubbing Scholarship is available for B.C. undergraduates completing an honours thesis or directed studies research project in their fourth year of a B.Sc. program. π
Don McCubbing Recipients: Tlell Schreiner, Emma Richardson, Johanne Marshall, Caio Nicholson de Figueiroa, and Robin Jans.
The Al Martin Conservation Scholarship supports graduate students passionate about fish and wildlife conservation and management in B.C. πΏ
Al Martin Recipients: Oliver Jumeau, Alicia Woods, Noa Mayer, Torrie Nicholas, Larisa Murdoch, Grace Melchers, Julie Thomas, Selena Carl, and Shannon Werden.
π Weβre excited to celebrate the 2025 Al Martin and Don McCubbing Scholarship recipients! π
Congratulations to all our scholarship recipients! Over the coming months, weβll be highlighting their inspiring projects so stay tuned to learn more about their work.
Want to stay up to date on B.C. conservation?
Check out the HCTF Newsletter! It chock full of information about HCTF funded projects, deadline updates and other interesting stories!
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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.
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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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Clean energy
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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
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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
