Okanagan Basin Water Board Open Call for Water Conservation and Quality Improvement Grant Program 2026

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications for its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program 2026. This competitive funding initiative supports projects that enhance water management outcomes across the Okanagan Basin.

📝 About the Program

The Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program is entering its seventeenth year in 2026. It aims to:

• Strengthen water management outcomes in the Okanagan Basin.
• Promote collaboration, adoption of best practices, and innovative approaches to water conservation and quality improvement.
• Align with the OBWB’s ongoing Water Management Initiative.

💰 Benefits

• Total Funding Available: $350,000 for 2026.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include:

• Local governments
• First Nations communities
• Irrigation or improvement districts
• Community and non-profit organizations

📅 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Confirm Eligibility: Ensure you qualify as a local government, First Nation, irrigation/improvement district, or community/non-profit organization.
2. Develop a Proposal: Create a project proposal aligned with OBWB priorities, focusing on water conservation, quality improvement, and innovative approaches.
3. Obtain Letters of Support: Secure formal letters of support from all relevant local governments.
4. Submit Application: Complete and submit your application through the OBWB’s application process.
5. Review and Approval: Applications will undergo staff review and final approval by the OBWB Board.

📌 Application Deadline

• Deadline: 20 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the Okanagan Basin Water Board WCQI Grant Program Application Portal.

• Total Funding Available: $350,000 for 2026.