Ecosystem Enhancement Program

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from ourtrust.org · 2026 27 ProgramGuide EcosystemEnhancementProgr… unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Ecosystem Enhancement Program is a two-stage application process. First, an online Expression of Interest (EOI) must be submitted.

Amount

Up to $750,000 CAD

Up to 75% of total project costs, up to five years.

Up to 75% per cent of total project costs can be requested from the Trust. The maximum amount of Trust funding for any one project is $750,000 with a maximum duration of five years for multi-year projects.

Where

Columbia Basin Trust region, British Columbia: Canada

Eligible applicants include registered non-profits, First Nations and local governments in the Columbia Basin Trust region (ourtrust.org/map).

Who can apply

NGOs, Indigenous organisations and Government bodies

Eligible applicants include registered non-profits, First Nations and local governments in the Columbia Basin Trust region (ourtrust.org/map).

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Then, the Trust will request the applicant to submit a full application, due on or before October 22, 2026.

Co-funding required

Yes

The application must clearly demonstrate that at least 25% percent of total project costs will be received from sources other than the Trust.

Restoration approach

Wetlands, Rivers and lakes and Grasslands and savannas

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Projects must carry out effectiveness monitoring and maintenance to show their goals are met.

It is a requirement for projects to perform effectiveness monitoring and maintenance to ensure stated goals and objectives are achieved.

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