The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations, and public stakeholders to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by existing BC Hydro dams.

Applications may be submitted which support the conservation and enhancement of fish and wildlife populations impacted by BC Hydro dams within the following three regions:

• Peace Region
• Columbia Region
• Coast Region

A mandatory Notice of Intent to Apply (NOI) is required for all Peace Region and Columbia Region Projects. Deadline: September 11, 2023 @ 12:00 pm PT

Full application deadline: October 30, 2023 @ 4:00 pm PT

Applications must be received in the Office of Research and Innovation a minimum of 5 business days in advance of the application deadline. Applications must be submitted to the Office of Research and Innovation via Romeo. Please allow enough time for Chair and Dean approval.