BC Parks Volunteer Funding available for 2019/20
Categories:
Each of BC Parks’ five regions have been allocated $20,000 to support conservation projects, and $20,000 to support recreation projects. To access this funding for a specific park, please contact your local BC Parks staff or email BCParks.Volunteers@gov.bc.ca to find out who you should contact.
Application deadline is June 7, 2019 for all BC Parks regions (West Coast, South Coast, Thompson/Cariboo, Kootenay/Okanagan, North, and Multi-regional. If you aren’t sure what region you are in please reference this regional map or contact BC Parks.Volunteers@gov.bc.ca)
Application form can be found here: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/volunteers/resources/2019-20-application-volunteer-funding.pdf
Funding Criteria
- Maximum funding request is up to $5,000 per project including taxes
- Must have support of the application by a current BC Parks staff member
- Projects must be completed by March 31, 2020
- Complete Post Project form before March 31, 2020
- Complete and submit Content and Release form (if applicable)
- To receive funding, applicant must agree to funding criteria as outlined above
Who can apply
- Not-for-profit organizations, societies, volunteers, Indigenous groups, and other community partners
Examples of past volunteer projects:
Conservation
- Wetland monitoring and assessment at Churn Creek Protected Area
- Summit Lake burdock removal and restoration
- Eco-steward program: painted turtle education
Recreation
- Flora Lake train clean up & rehabilitation
- Toadfest (public event) at Summit Lake
- Summer Splash (public event) in James Chabot Park
Application form:
BC Parks is proud to support community-led conservation and recreation projects that enhance our park system. If you would like more information or have questions please contact BCParks.Volunteers@gov.bc.ca. If you would like to donate to BC Parks please contact our official charitable partner, BC Parks Foundation.
