Application Information & Forms

The Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program, as a component of the Water Management Initiative of the OBWB, is celebrating its thirteenth year.

  • Total available funding for 2019 is $300,000.
  • The application deadline is Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 4 PM Pacific time.

Please note there are two major changes to the program this year:

  1. Funding will be allocated valley-wide, with a total pooled fund of $300,000.
  2. The requirement for local government support has changed.

Download this Notice (PDF) to learn more about these important changes!

Valley-Wide Funding
To encourage projects that are inter-jurisdictional in scope, enhance partnerships, and reflect the nature of our shared water in the valley, funding will be provided to projects with the most merit according to the OBWB board-approved scoring criteria, regardless of location.

Local Government Support
In past years, a formal resolution of support was required from a local government board or council. Now, local governments have the flexibility to provide a letter of support that meets the following requirements:

  1. The letter must be signed by an officer (CAO, CO, or CFO) of the local government or the Mayor (municipality) or Chair (regional district); and
  2. The letter must be from the local government(s) with jurisdiction over the project area.

Click here to learn more (PDF) about the requirement for local government support.

Click to download the Program GuideEligible Projects
Each year the Water Board announces an annual theme, prioritizing funding in certain project categories which address current issues or gaps. Projects in the annual theme categories may receive extra points during the selection process.

For 2019, the Annual Theme will be announced following the December 12th OBWB meeting. Check back after December 12th for more information.

Eligible applicants are:

  • Local governments
  • Irrigation or improvement districts
  • Community and non-profit groups

Please find the Program Guide (PDF) and Application Form (Word).

We encourage interested applicants to view past recipients for the size and scope of previously funded projects prior to submitting an application.

For more information, please contact the Operations and Grants Manager at 250-469-6270 or grants@obwb.ca.

Forms:
(Click to download fillable Microsoft Word documents to your computer):