WEBINAR
On June 25, 2024 at 9 a.m. (PST), FESBC hosted an information session via Zoom for potential applicants to review the application process on the Forest Enhancement Society of BC’s Application Process. Click the button below to watch a recording of the session.
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FESBC 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding Program Guide
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) is accepting applications to fund projects that encourage diversity and innovation by the forest sector to utilize uneconomical residual fibre located on provincial crown land. FESBC is committed to fund projects that increase residual fibre utilization by non-lumber producing facilities, utilize fibre from fire and insect damaged stands and minimize emissions associated with open burning.
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FESBC 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding Program Guide
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) is accepting applications to fund projects to assist the Province of British Columbia in reducing wildfire risk and increasing community resiliency to wildfire across BC. FESBC is committed to ensure wildfire risk reduction projects approved by FESBC's management are aligned with both the Ministry of Forests and the BC Wildfire Services Branch priorities and standards.
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2023-25 FIBRE UTILIZATION PROJECTS
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) is accepting applications to fund projects that encourage diversity and innovation by the forest sector to utilize uneconomical residual fibre located on provincial crown land. FESBC is committed to fund projects that increase residual fibre utilization by non-lumber producing facilities, utilize fibre from fire and insect damaged stands and minimize emissions associated with open burning.
2023-25 WILDFIRE RISK REDUCTION PROJECTS
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) is accepting applications to fund projects to assist the Province of British Columbia in reducing wildfire risk and increasing community resiliency to wildfire across BC. FESBC is committed to ensure wildfire risk reduction projects approved by FESBC's management are aligned with both the Ministry of Forests and the BC Wildfire Services Branch priorities and standards.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted on the Forest Enhancement Society Information Management System (FESIMS).
FESIMS PORTALHCTF Grant and Funding Opportunities
Since 2017, FESBC has a partnership with the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) and has provided $5.5M to co-fund projects to improve wildlife habitat across BC by either gaining more knowledge to allow for better forest management or direct wildlife habitat improvements.
For information on HCTF Grants, visit here: https://hctf.ca/grants/
FESBC gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Forests.