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Fish and Wildlife

AND THEIR HABITATS

HCTF is here to help groups and individuals secure funding
for conservation projects and provide education to the general
public about BC’s important natural assets.

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$8 Million in Funding Approved for Conservation Projects Across B.C.

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It’s World Migratory Bird Day! This year’s campaign is focused on water and its importance for migratory birds. BC is part of the Pacific Flyway and full of aquatic ecosystems that are vital for nesting, feeding, and resting. HCTF is proud to support projects throughout the province that enhance and restore these ecosystems, for the benefit of migratory birds and other wildlife. #bcconservation #migratorybirds #beautifulbc #ecosystems #wmbd2023

🗣 Calling B.C. conservationists: Get up to $10,000 in funding to support your community-based project with the Community Grants Program (formerly PCAF). Deadline to apply is next Friday, May 12th at 4:30pm (PDT). 🔗Link in bio for more info and to apply. #BeautifulBC #getoutdoors #conservation #volunteer #community

📢 The 2023-24 approved project list is now available 📢 HCTF is excited to announce that over $8 million in funding has been approved for fish and wildlife conservation projects this year! With support from HCTF a wide range of nonprofit organizations, First Nations and Indigenous communities, Provincial ministries, and community groups will implement projects this year that protect B.C.’s wildlife, freshwater fish, and their habitats. Since 1981, the HCTF has funded over 3,550 projects representing an investment of over $215 million for conservation in B.C. Visit hctf.ca to see the full list. #bcconservation #wildlife #fisheries #habitat #beautifulbc

From coastlines to mountains; through forests, rivers and lakes, tundra, estuaries, grasslands, and all the other beautiful, wild places in BC; HCTF is honored to invest in the future of BC’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Thank you to all of our amazing partners for all you do to conserve, protect, and enhance BC’s incredible biological diversity! The 2023-24 approved project list will be released on Monday. Until then, Happy Earth Day!

The Al Martin HCTF Conservation Fellowships are for graduate students wishing to pursue a career in fish or wildlife management and conservation in British Columbia. Al Martin was a giant in the conservation community and had an influential and lengthy career in fish and wildlife management and habitat conservation. After retiring from a 30-year career in the BC Public Service in 2010, Al actively continued to be a leader in conservation including as a Board member with HCTF. He passionately worked to sustain fish and wildlife habitats and populations for generations to come. 🌱 Learn more: https://hctf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HCTF-Scholarships-Martin-202101_31_FINAL.pdfhttps://hctf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Al-Martin-HCTF-Scholarship-Applicant-Info-20210324.pdf 🌱 Apply: https://hctf-grants.smapply.ca/prog/scholarships_and_fellowships/ #bced #bceducation #fellowships #bcconservation #enviroed #fellowship

🦇It’s Bat Appreciation Day!🦇 We’re certainly appreciative of our pollinator friends, and HCTF is proud to support projects protecting bat habitat, preventing the spread of White-Nose Syndrome, and building bat-friendly communities in BC. For more info on these incredible creatures, check out bcbats.ca, hat.bc.ca/bats, and wcsbats.ca. @bcconservation @habitatacqtrust @wcs.canada #bat #conservation 📷: @coastwildlife

Community Grants (formerly PCAF) provide funding to organizations and individuals who need financial help to implement a conservation project. Approximately $150,000 is available to help implement on-the-ground conservation work, with a particular focus on hands-on, community-based, and public awareness initiatives. Preferred Community Grant projects are those that: • have long-range benefits • involve as many volunteers as possible • raise community awareness and involvement in conservation More Info: https://hctf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Community-Grant-PCAF-Application-Guidelines_2023.pdf Apply: https://hctf.ca/grants/pcaf-grants/#apply #bcconservation #community #getoutdoors #volunteer #beautifulbc

Have you heard about our ✨new✨ Capacity Grants program? Organizations often face challenges in identifying and initiating actions to benefit fish, wildlife, and habitat. This is why HCTF is launching our new Capacity Grant program: to provide support and funding for organizations to strengthen their capability and capacity to design and deliver conservation or restoration projects. In support of HCTF’s strategic plan, capacity grants will emphasize: • Caribou habitat restoration or conservation projects • Climate change adaptation and mitigation • Indigenous community-led fish, wildlife, and habitat restoration and conservation • Broad and diverse participation in HCTF programs and projects More info: https://hctf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Capacity-Grants-Overview-20230309.pdf Apply: https://hctf.ca/grants/capacity-grants/#apply