Recreation Contribution Grant Program
The RDBN, in partnership with participating municipalities, has established the following four Recreation Contribution Service Areas to provide financial assistance to registered non-profit societies that offer outdoor recreational activities for residents and visitors:
- Electoral Area A (Smithers/Telkwa Rural) and the Town of Smithers;
- Electoral Area B (Burns Lake Rural), Electoral Area E (Francois/Ootsa Lake Rural), and the Village of Burns Lake;
- Electoral Area C (Fort St. James Rural) and the District of Fort St. James;
- Electoral Area G (Houston/Granisle Rural), the District of Houston, and the Village of Granisle.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
The Regional District is issuing a call for applications for funding under the Recreation Contribution Grant Program in each service area.
This funding opportunity is intended for registered non-profit societies that are providing outdoor recreation opportunities and is intended to provide up to 4 years of funding for operational expenses. Eligible expenses include costs directly associated with operating and maintaining an outdoor recreation facility operated by a registered non-profit society. Joint applications involving multiple societies will be considered.
The annual funding available is:
- Up to $15,000 per society in Electoral Area A and the Town of Smithers service area; Electoral Area C and the District of Fort St. James service area; and Electoral Area G, the District of Houston, and the Village of Granisle service area.
- Up to $20,000 per society in Electoral Area B, Electoral Area E, and the Village of Burns Lake service area.
To qualify for funding through the Recreation Contribution Grant Program the applicant must be a registered non-profit society in good standing under the BC Societies Act, and the recreation activity must be available to all residents of the service area.
Successful applicants will be required to enter into a funding agreement with the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako which will outline the term of the agreement, the maximum funds to be provided, the annual reporting requirements, and indemnity and insurance requirements.
Recreation Grant Application Guide and Application Form Printable
Recreation Grant Application Guide and Application Form Fillable
RDBN Recreation Contributions Grant Program Policy
If you wish to discuss this funding opportunity with a Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako staff member please send an e-mail to planning@rdbn.bc.ca or call 250-692-3195.
Applications will be accepted until September 11, 2026, at 4:30 pm.