Funding Futures
in the Southern Gulf Islands
October 2023| Sustainable Funding Initiative
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StrongerBC Future Skills Grant
 
The StrongerBC future skills grant is open to British Columbians aged 19 years or older – regardless of financial need – and covers up to $3,500 per person for eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.

The grant will help learners access eligible short-term skills training to further their careers, upgrade their skills and enhance their productivity, giving them access to well-paid, high opportunity occupations. Learners can choose from a growing list of more than 400 programs.
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program

The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) supports rural economic development projects that promote economic capacity building, economic diversification, resilience, clean economy opportunities, and infrastructure development.

Eligible Applicants:
Eligible lead applicants for all funding categories (REDIP-ED, REDIP-EC) include:
  • Local Governments
  • Regional Districts
  • Indigenous communities and organizations
  • Indigenous Development Corporations
  • Not-for-profits

Project Streams
1. Economic Capacity (REDIP-EC): Aims to build the economic capacity of small rural communities and provide or improve their ability to support economic diversification

Eligible project types include: 
  • Community assessment projects such as identifying community economic development capacity, community needs and/or opportunities. 
  • Capacity building projects such as strengthening local economic development capacity through targeted coaching, job shadowing, mentorship, and/or professional development. 
  • Engagement projects such as community consultation, project identification and/or fostering in- house economic development services and resources. 
  • Staff recruitment and retention projects such as ones that reduce staff turnover, enhance stability, or temporarily increase staff positions, time and/or resources.

2. Economic Diversification (REDIP-ED) REDIP-ED has two types of grants:
  • The Development grant aims to support the planning of programs, services and infrastructure projects.
  • The Implementation grant aims to fund the implementation of programs or services, or the construction of infrastructure resulting in new, upgraded or preserved local asset(s) 


Funding:
  • REDIP-EC: up to $100,000
  • REDIP-ED: up to $100,000 for development and $1,000,000 for implementation

Deadline: October 30, 2023
BC Electric Bike Rebate Program

Income-qualified rebates for residents of BC

Starting June 1, 2023, BC residents can get a rebate when they buy a new electric bike. By basing the rebate amount on income, we can make e-bikes a clean transportation choice that is more affordable and accessible for everyone

The Field Of Dreams program provides funding to design, refurbish and build safe spaces for children and youth to play baseball, develop life skills and learn from positive role models. 

Eligible Applicants:
  • Charitable organizations
  • Nonprofit baseball associations
  • Municipalities 
  • First Nations

Projects must:
  • be using the grant to build within Canada
  • increase children and youth access to high-quality sports facilities
  • have the project complete within 12-18 months of receiving funding approval
  • be dealing with infrastructure that directly supports children and youth facing barriers
  • be able to provide audited financial statements from the past year, or most recent
  • Must be able to provide detailed quotes for all aspects of the project (required for the phase)
  • be able to provide all applicable municipality and work permits, where required

In addition to providing funding for baseball and softball diamonds, the program funds capital improvements to other athletic facilities such as gyms and multi-sport courts.

Eligible Expenses:
  • Covered dug outs  
  • Child-friendly spaces  
  • Accessibility improvements and upgrades  
  • The supplies, transportation and labour required to build or refurbish spaces 
  • Equipment that is safe and has a long-life span  
  • Bleachers that do not exceed these restrictions: 4-5 rows of seats and to a max of 27'L X 30''H X 81"D (height may vary if it's 5 rows). This seats about 72 and holds approx. 500lbs. 

Funding: undisclosed

Deadline: October 31, 2023

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​FNHA’s Indigenous Climate Health Action Program (ICHAP) supports First Nations leadership in reducing climate change impacts on health. 

Eligible Applicants:
First Nations in BC
Eligible Projects:
Projects (starting spring 2024 onward) can focus on climate health in general or on developing a strategy or action plan to reduce climate change impacts on community health. 

Some examples of focus areas are:
  • food security and food sovereignty
  • access to the land
  • mental health
  • traditional medicine
  • traditional harvesting
  • water quality and quantity​

Project examples include:
  • Conducting assessments, or developing strategies and action plans to understand and address climate change impacts on health and wellness 
  • Mapping community assets or areas of concern 
  • Training and skill building 
  • Creating communications and educational materials, 
  • Hiring a sub-regional climate change and health coordinator (requires collaboration of multiple communities).
Funding: up to $100,000 per project. A higher amount will be considered for larger sub-regional partnerships.

Deadline: EOIs will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the available funding has been allocated. Successful EOIs will be invited to develop full proposals.

This fund will support initiatives that increase the year-round access and availability of nourishing and culturally preferable foods, while addressing barriers that restrict food access for vulnerable populations, including logistical challenges, high cost of food, and limited or inadequate infrastructure.    

Eligible Applicants
  • All charitable organizations, as well as other non-profit, social enterprise, grassroots organizations, co-ops, community contribution companies, Indigenous governing body, Indigenous community, or Indigenous led organization (including a band or tribal council, government of a self-governing First Nation or Métis Nation Chartered Community, Society or Association, or not-for-profit). 
  • Both new projects or programs, and existing initiatives that are expanding are eligible to apply.

Eligible Expenses
  • Purchase or lease of physical sites to receive, process, store and/or redistribute food to community members; 
  • Dry or cold storage space to increase food-safe storage capacity and duration. For example, Food Safe Shelving and storage areas, back-up power and generators; 
  • Logistics and Transportation. For example, refrigerated vehicles; 
  •  Food preservation equipment to extend shelf-life and facilitate year-round access to nutritious foods 
  • Equipment to preserve food to extend the shelf life and provide year-round food access to nutritious foods; 
  • Infrastructure to procure and grow food locally such as hunting, fishing, harvesting, gardening. For example, physical structures such as greenhouses, garden plots, community farms, machinery, equipment, water irrigation systems; 
  • Shelters for animal husbandry; 
  • Food infrastructure upgrades. 
  • A maximum of 20% of the project budget could be directed to fund capacity for project implementation, e.g. staff time, labour or consulting 

Funding: between $5,000 and $100,000

Deadline: November 20, 2023

Webinars:


Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is currently accepting applications for projects that contribute directly to the recovery objectives and population goals of species at risk listed on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) or designated at risk by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC).

Eligible Applicants:
  • Canadian non-governmental organizations
  • Canadian community groups
  • Canadian Indigenous organizations and communities
  • Canadian individuals
  • Canadian private corporations and businesses
  • Canadian educational institutions
  • Canadian provincial, territorial and municipal governments
  • Canadian provincial Crown corporations

Eligible Activities:
Project activities must take place in Canada, on:
  • private land
  • provincial Crown land
  • lands under the administration and control of the commissioners of Yukon, the Northwest Territories, or Nunavut
  • Indigenous land

The 2024-2025 call for applications will prioritize projects targeting regionally identified priority species and actions (see Table 1).

The following activity categories are eligible for HSP funding:
  • Habitat Protection and Securement: Through acquisition (purchase or donation) or other securement means; protecting target species habitat by enabling the acquisition of properties or establishing conservation easements, covenants, servitudes, leases, or other types of agreements with property owners.
  • Legally binding measures:
  • Securement of land by acquiring title (fee simple)
  • Securement of land by an easement, covenant or servitude
  • Securement of land through a lease
  • Non-legally binding measures:
  • Protection of land through a written conservation agreement
  • Habitat Improvement: Enhancing or restoring habitat of target species; changing land management or land use practices to benefit target species and improve habitat quality.
  • Species and Habitat Threat Abatement: Direct intervention for target species under immediate threat from human activity, or proactive/preventative activities.
  • Conservation Planning:
  • Development of target species conservation strategies to improve habitat and reduce threats
  • Planning of stewardship programs, including target audience engagement strategies
  • Compilation and dissemination of resource/land use guidelines and beneficial management practices
  • Surveys, Inventories and Monitoring: Activities such as identifying potential sites for habitat restoration, or assessing the presence of a target species and its habitat in order to target, design and carry out a current (or future) stewardship project.
  • Outreach and Education: Providing information to appropriate target audiences on specific actions to be taken to protect target species; raising awareness about target species conservation needs; educating resource users about alternative methods that minimize impacts on target species and their habitat; promoting stewardship at the community level to improve attitudes and change behaviour.
Funding: funding typically ranges from $25,000 to $100,000 per project, per year

Deadline: October 31, 2023, by 2:00pm EDT
We are looking for feedback on our program. What support does your organization need? What training are you interested in? Which of our services have you found the most useful?

Each year, HCTF provides funding for Enhancement & Restoration Grants.

These grants are provided to projects that
  • Focus on native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats;
  • Have the potential to achieve a significant conservation outcome;
  • Align with our purposes as laid out in the Wildlife Act.

Eligible Applicants 

HCTF Enhancement & Restoration grants are available to anyone who has a good idea that benefits fish, wildlife and habitat in British Columbia. Proponents can include:
  • Provincial government agencies
  • First Nations
  • Municipal/Regional government
  • NGO (Non-government organizations)
  • Academic Institutions
  • Individuals (consultants who apply should provide their credentials and explain their experience in completing the proposed work)
  • Industry

Eligible Projects 

Within this grant program, there are sub programs to apply to dependant on the specific project you are seeking funding for. These sub programs include: 

▪ Fisheries
▪ Wildlife

Please consult the linked program guide to determine which program makes the most sense for your organization to apply to. 

Funding:
  • Seed funding amount of $5,000
  • More funds available for multi-year projects, dependant on proposal. Previous grants awarded range from $10,000 - $100,000.
Deadline: November 4, 2023, at 4:30 PM PST
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In order to have a successful social media presence, you need to act with intention and create meaningful content that resonates with your audience. But ... how? You have to start with a plan.
In this one-hour interactive ZOOM webinar, learn how to put together a plan for your business or organization. Determine goals, posting tactics, how to measure success and more.

Date: Thursday, November 2nd at 10am-11am
Cost: $25.83- $27.96
Location: Online
BC Conservation & Biodiversity Awards

The awards are granted annually for actionable initiatives in BC which contribute to the improvement of BC’s natural environment and the preservation of its wilderness and biodiversity. Initiatives which focus on past achievement or on multiple projects will not be accepted for review. A completed application form is required to be submitted by e-mail.

Eligibility: Qualified applicants must be BC based charities and the initiatives must take place in BC.

Funding: $10,000-$50,000. All funds must be deployed by the end of the year following the year of the award.

Deadline: December 31, 2023

The Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program will provide funding for up to 25 pilot projects to enable communities and sectors to work together at a regional scale to co-develop coordinated actions that increase climate resilience in coastal regions.

Eligible Applicants:
  • Academic institutions
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Industry, research, and professional associations
  • Companies and businesses
  • Indigenous communities or governments
  • Community, regional and national Indigenous organizations 
  • Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies

Eligible Projects

Projects will identify targeted climate change risks and challenge(s)/barrier(s) to be addressed and result in an inclusive adaptation plan that requires a suite of coordinated activities to be implemented by various actors on different time scales. 

Some examples of actions include:
  • Revise land use plans and policies, e.g. restrict types of development in high-risk areas
  • Apply revised codes and standards, e.g. building designs that minimize damage  
  • Implement nature-based approaches to prevent shoreline erosion and reduce the impact of coastal flooding
  • Plan for retreat of community assets, housing, or infrastructure away from coastal climate change hazards
  • Establish sustainable inclusive governance mechanisms
  • Determine financing approaches
  • and more. 

Funding: a minimum of $300,000 per project

Deadline: December 13, 2023 by 11:59pm EST
Neighbourhood Small Grants

Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) provides grants of up to $500 for projects that connect people socially or involve sharing skills or talents with each other. 

Eligible Applicants: Individuals or informal groups

Eligible Activities: You may apply for any project that will bring your community together, build community strength and resilience, or tackle social isolation.

Project Examples:
Some common types of Neighbourhood Small Grant projects include care package deliveries or teaching people a new skill, but there are also many unique projects that don’t fall into these categories.
Any product, service, or event created with the support of a Neighbourhood Small Grant must be offered for free.

Funding: You can ask for up to $500 for any Neighbourhood Small Grant program.
You can use the grant to offset any expenses that were needed for the project. This includes products, transportation, or services.
You may ask for up to $350 to provide honorariums to anyone who contributes skills or knowledge to your project—including yourself.

You may not fundraise for other projects and/or organizations. However, we encourage you to seek donations or gifts in kind from local businesses to help support your project.
Community Gaming Grants

Community Gaming Grants provide $140 million annually to not-for-profit organizations throughout B.C., to support their delivery of ongoing programs and services that meet the needs of their communities.
 
Eligible Applicants
  • Is not-for-profit (including designated Community Service Cooperatives)
  • Not-for-profit organizations are not required to be provincially or federally incorporated. However, provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations must be in good standing with the B.C. Registries and Online Services
  • Organization’s primary purpose is to operate for community benefit.
  • Provides programs that benefit the community and not solely its members’ interest.
  • Please see Program Guide for more Organizational Eligibility Criteria

Human and Social Services

Organizations within this sector deliver programs that improve the quality of life in a community by supporting the wellbeing of children, youth, families and/ or seniors; by addressing equality issues (e.g., gender, LGBTQ2S+, race, etc.); by addressing the unmet needs of under-served groups; or, by providing public outreach and education regarding important social issues.

Examples of eligible Human and Social Services programs may include:
  • Child and youth care and support (e.g., child care, kids’ camps, after school programming, Scouts, Cadets, 4-H, etc.).
  • Services for people living with a disability or health condition.
  • Poverty reduction, food security and short-term housing programs (e.g., food banks, emergency shelters, transition housing programs, life skills, etc.).
  • Mental health and counselling services (e.g., public education, outreach, substance use treatment, crisis services, etc.).
  • Community building (e.g., neighbourhood houses, seniors’ centres, services for newcomers, etc.).
  • Indigenous wellness and community services (e.g., youth-elder programs, Friendship Centre programming, etc.).


Funding Amount
Local organizations: up to $125,000 per year

Deadline: November 30th

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Cultivating Safe Spaces for Youth
Hosted by Volunteer Victoria
Community-Based Youth Programmer play a key role in creating caring, transformative and supportive spaces for youth to connect, learn and thrive. The Cultivating Safe Spaces workshop is based on the work by Elaine Alec and helps people to understand what decolonizing looks like in practice when working with teams and groups. Cultivating Safe Spaces gives you the tools to support meaningful relationships and conversations, deepening understanding so people can communicate and contribute effectively and actively. The workshop provides participants with the 4 necessary conditions and 4 protocols required to cultivate safe spaces to promote diversity and inclusion in planning, program delivery, group processes, facilitation and much more.

Date: Wednesday, October 11th, 10am-12pm
Cost: $0-$15
Location: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, Victoria BC

This funding opportunity aims to provide funding for a number of initiatives related to the National Adaptation Strategy, hydrologic prediction and innovation in hydrometry. 

Eligible Applicants:
  • Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (ENGO) 
  • Canadian Not-for-Profit Organizations  
  • Indigenous Organizations, Groups, Associations, Bands, Council
  • Canadian For-profit Organizations
  • Other Level of Government (Provincial/Territorial/Municipal) 
  • Public Agencies (3rd Party Delivery)  
  • Universities and Other Educational Institutions 
  • Crown Corporations (Non-Federal)  
  • Local organizations such as community associations and groups, seniors’ and youth groups, and service clubs
 
Project Streams
Stream 1 - Priority Climate Data, Services, and AssessmentsThe Priority Climate Data, Services, and Assessments program aims to provide access to new climate information, data products, and services that enable Canadians to readily account for future climate conditions in their decision strategies, actions, and planning and infrastructure investments. Additionally, it aims to invest in and improve Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) climate modelling system.

Stream 2 – Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program aims to support research in hydrologic, hydraulic, and climate considerations for floodplain mapping, to strengthen floodplain modelling and mapping, and to advance the science on integrating the effects of climate change and uncertainty in future flood maps.

Stream 3 – Hydrologic Prediction. In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, the hydrologic prediction stream aims to strengthen the useability, reliability, and delivery of hydrologic prediction and flow forecasting activities to support the requirements of end-users.

Stream 4 – Innovation in Hydrometry. Innovation in Hydrometry aims to support research in hydrometric monitoring and hydrologic services, and to test and develop new technologies and methods to advance hydrometric data acquisition, computation, and dissemination systems.

Funding
The total available funding per fiscal year varies for each stream: 
  • Stream 1: $325,000
  • Stream 2: $800,000
  • Stream 3: $300,000
  • Stream 4: $80,000

Deadline: October 31, 2023
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The Innovator Skills Initiative is designed to increase diversity in the tech sector and help B.C.-based businesses fill talent shortages and grow. The program provides grants to employers that are hiring for tech or tech-related roles.

Employer Eligibility:
  • A B.C.-based technology business/organization hiring for a business or tech role
  • A B.C.-based non-tech business/organization, including public body and Indigenous community, hiring for a tech role

Employee Eligibility: Self-identifies as under-represented (Indigenous, Black & people of colour, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Neuro-diverse, Non-binary, Persons living with a visible or invisible disability, Women, etc.)
  • Must be living in B.C. and be eligible to work in B.C (16 years or older)
  • Must have completed their training or education, whether at a post-secondary institution or through other recognized pathways on or after December 1, 2019 and before the placement start date.

Placement Requirements 
  • Must be at minimum a 4-month period
  • Must start no earlier than April 1, 2023 and end no later than October 31, 2023
  • Must be at minimum an average of 15 hours per week
  • Must not be a role involved with directly generating profit, such as sales

Funding: A maximum of one grant of up to $10,000 per candidate per company

Deadline: October 20, 2023

With the help of this fund, communities see job creation, positive social impacts, economic growth, and more employment opportunities. Projects help reduce poverty while strengthening the labour market and supporting communities experiencing impacts because of economic change.

Eligible Applicants:
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Crown Corporations
  • Municipalities or Agencies
  • Band/Tribal Councils/First Nations Governments
  • Public Health or Educational Institutions
  • Businesses

Funding Streams

CEP is funded by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and consists of four streams:

Eligible Projects

A broad range of projects are funded. Some examples include:
  • Building affordable housing
  • Persons with disabilities mentorship 
  • Indigenous Longhouse renovation 
  • Community improvement initiatives 
  • Wildfire recovery 
  • Accessibility enhancements to buildings, trails or parks 
  • Trail building 
  • Historical building/site restoration 
  • Early childcare education training 
  • Occupational training and work experience 
  • Developing community gardens 
  • Labour market studies

Deadline: No established deadline

The Proof of Concept Program supports projects that help to establish the commercial feasibility of innovative natural products or technologies (Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4-9) to advance development, commercialization, or de-risk subsequent investment.

NPC defines natural products or technologies as biologically-based innovations that leverage or enhance the use of naturally-occurring molecules. NPC is looking for highly innovative products or technologies with proprietary intellectual property. The innovation must benefit people, animals and the planet, and may be applied to a range of industries, including: food production and value-added agriculture; bioproducts and sustainability; human nutrition, health and wellness; animal health and nutrition; and water and waste management.

Business Eligibility:

For companies, the Program is intended to demonstrate commercial feasibility of products and technologies.
For academic research institutes, the Program is intended to move a product or technology from intellectual property disclosure to near term spin-out and/or licensing opportunities.


Eligible Activities:

The Program does not support basic research, but rather supports activities that demonstrate commercial potential via animal, field, demonstration, or human trials.


Funding:
Canadian SMEs and start-up companies and academic research institutes, can receive up to 40% of the cost of the proof of concept project to a maximum of $250,000 over a maximum 18-month project period. The applicant will be required to contribute 60% of the cost over the project period.

The Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund will help ensure that more women entrepreneurs have the tools and financing they need to succeed. The Government of Canada has selected several delivery organizations to provide loans to women entrepreneurs.

Funding Amount: up to $50,000
Total Mom Pitch

The $50,000 small business pitch and recognition awards program for Canadian moms

Total Mom Pitch is an award-winning entrepreneurship program. Once a year,
Canadian moms are invited to submit the vision for their business.

Applicants will move through the voting process, where the top 100 small businesses will get put through a business accelerator program and get the opportunity for national media recognition and visibility.

The top five finalists will be selected and invited to pitch their business idea live at the Canadian Women Entrepreneur Industry Gala (CWEgala)..

The prizes include non-dilutive funding, business services, and more.

With Canadian consumers moving online at a rapid pace, the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) can help get your business online, grow your e-commerce presence, or help digitalize your business’ operations.
The Grow Your Business Online program is designed to help small businesses take advantage of e-commerce opportunities and reach more customers online.

Business Eligibility

The Grow Your Business Online Grant is offered in British Columbia through Small Business BC and is currently open for applications from businesses that meet all the following criteria:
  • Is a for-profit business
  • Is a registered or incorporated business
  • Is a consumer-facing business
  • Can be accessed by consumers or provides in-person services to consumers
  • Has at least one employee (other than the business owner) or had at least $30,000 in annual revenue in the most recent tax year (2021)
  • Must commit to maintaining a digital adoption strategy for six months after participating in the program

The $2,400 micro-grant is a reimbursement-style grant so funding will be issued after your spending plan is confirmed, grant agreement is received, and eligible receipts/proof of payments are submitted and approved.

No Established Deadline

By filling out the IFundWomen Universal Grant Application, you put your business in the running for all the grant opportunities that come their way.

IFundWomen has deployed nearly $10M in grants to entrepreneurs on behalf of our awesome brand partners like Visa, Caress, Johnnie Walker, adidas, American Express, and the list goes on.

In addition to upcoming grants, you will be the first to hear about new funding opportunities, and receive additional resources from the IFundWomen community.
The application typically takes 5–10 minutes to fill out.

The Environmental Jobs Growth Program provides training and employment support to job seekers looking to enter or advance their careers in the clean economy.

Eligible Employers: For-profit and not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, provincial and territorial governments, institutions, agencies and Crown Corporations, and Indigenous organizations are eligible to apply.

Eligible Participants
  • This program has no age restriction for applicants.
  • Job seekers from all experience levels are welcome to apply.
  • Funding for this program caters to all environmental careers, whether direct or indirect.
  • You do not need to have prior environmental experience to apply.
  • Funding will cover placements that are 6 to 12 months long

Funding
Employers receive:
  • 50% wage coverage up to $15,000 of a candidate’s salary for placements in a new full-time or part-time position
  • up to $18,750 when hiring a self-identified equity-deserving candidate

Deadline: No established deadline
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About Us

The Galiano Conservancy Association is a community based non-profit society and registered charity that aims to protect, steward and restore Galiano Island ecosystems by creating a network of natural areas where a healthy environment, learning and a love of nature flourish.

Upcoming Events

Fall Plant Sale

Saturday, October 7th, 10am-2pm
Millard Learning Centre, 10825 Porlier Pass Road

AUTUMN IS THE PERFECT TIME TO PLANT PERENNIALS!
We will be on site to help you select the right plants for your gardening and landscaping needs!
Feed the People Workshop

Sat-Sun Oct 28-29th @ Millard Learning Centre

Join esteemed Penelakut Elders Karen & Richard Charlie and Stephen Sylvester for this popular weekend workshop on how to butcher, process
& preserve local venison.

Day 1: From Forest to Freezer
Day 2: Sausage Making & Canning
Fall Herbal Harvest Workshop

Sat-Sun Oct 14-15th @ Millard Learning Centre

Join us for one or both days of hands-on learning:
Day 1: Native Plants & Ethical Wildcrafting
Day 2: Forest Gardens & Fermentation

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL UNTIL OCT 2!
Become a Member

Join Galiano’s vibrant conservation community.

Show Your Support for Local Conservation. Members are the foundation for our conservation efforts on Galiano. Your membership helps us to protect and restore critical ecosystems, provide environmental education and stewardship programs, maintain our public eco-library, and more.

You Receive:
  • Conservancy publications such as our annual Stewardship News and Annual Report
  • Invitations to special events and guest speakers
  • Access to restoration equipment for managing invasive species on your property
  • Voting rights as an Association member

Annual Membership: $10/Adult, $2/youth (16 and under)
Southern Gulf Islands Sustainable Funding Initiative