Grantee Projects

To launch a Civic Academy to help alliance members (community groups, labour organizations, faith and educational institutions) learn about and develop community land trusts for affordable housing.

To work with Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow (QUEST) to develop and test a Smart Energy Communities Scorecard in seven pilot communities.

To support the South Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Program (SOSCP) to deliver conservation and sustainable land use planning for the region. Specifically, the SOSCP will work to establish a conservation fund, implement a biodiversity conservation strategy, deliver workshops for local governments, and manage partnerships between organizations working towards shared biodiversity goals.

To work with the Gitwangak to complete and implement an ecosystem-based land use plan. Project partners will develop a framework for a comprehensive resource management database and work with the provincial government to incorporate their land use plan into law.

To develop a Water Wise program to identify issues affecting the Fraser River watershed. Program leaders will work with local farmers to develop strategies for conserving water and mitigating agricultural impacts on the watershed.

To convene builders, planners, researchers, policy makers and real estate professionals for a one-day summit on small housing. This will include sharing opportunities and challenges from the experiences of partnering municipalities who have explored small housing development options.

To develop a land management plan for the Dasiqox Tribal Park, a proposed land, water, and wildlife management area in traditional Tŝilhqot'in territory.

To conduct a needs assessment to plan education and training programs for the BC construction industry. The assessment will review changing codes and policies, best practices from other provinces, and an evaluation of current education offerings.

To identify and build support for land use planning, policies, and conservation designations to help protect and restore ecosystems and ensure habitat connectivity in the Peace region.

To subsidize travel costs for delivering professional education programs for REALTORS® in remote areas. The Board will provide additional training and support to assist members with recent regulatory changes.

To engage community members and work with local governments across the Syilx territory to complete a flood risk assessment for the Okanagan Basin.

To subsidize travel costs for delivering professional education programs for REALTORS® in remote areas. The Board will also offer webinars and online courses.

To expand its Water for Fish initiative, which builds capacity for First Nations to lead on freshwater planning, management, and governance in their traditional territories.

To create a half-day course, along with materials, to educate REALTORS® on secondary suite types, bylaws, and permits in the Capital Region District.

To partner with Selkirk College to collate property-specific data (water licenses, power lines, septic systems, etc.) from local governments and community organizations into a new, widely accessible digital platform. Relevant data will be linked to KREB's multiple listing service (MLS), which informs REALTORS® and buyers.

For work with regional districts in the Kootenays to support conservation practices on private lands. NTBC will assess needs and gaps, create a central hub for conservation resources, and poll residents to gauge support for a Local Conservation Fund.

To update and enhance the Canadian Rental Housing Index, an online tool for analyzing rental housing costs and needs by census area. BCNPHA will add 2016 census and homeless count data and will add reporting functionality.

For a study on the effects of supply and demand on Metro Vancouver's housing market. The study will model the impacts of adding supply, reducing permitting times, and other actions.

To partner with the UBC School of Community and Regional Planning to develop a community regional transportation strategy that helps residents access jobs, essential services, and recreational opportunities.

To develop an energy benchmarking program with online tools that enable non-profit housing providers to better understand their energy use and maintenance needs and create a business case for capital planning and asset management.

For a review of global policies on non-resident property ownership of agricultural land. Research will be shared through a report, regional workshops, and policy briefings.

To lead on community engagement, public education, and communications to garner support for local government commitments to transition to 100% renewable energy for transportation, buildings, waste management, and energy generation by 2050.

To aim to increase uptake of energy benchmarking regulation by working with commercial building owners on an industry-led challenge to disclose and visualize energy data.

To work with local partners to create a resource guide for residents and REALTORS® on climate resilience in the Okanagan. The guide will include information on drought and fire preparation, water conservation, shoreline protection, invasive species, and food security.

To create a Regional Initiatives Fund for research and projects led by communities. The program will pair community organizations with university researchers to pursue research or community-improvement activities relevant to their land use and sustainability.

To work in partnership with other non-profits to support research, education, and outreach that will build industry professionals and local governments capacity to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in BC's building stock.

To subsidize travel costs for delivering professional education programs for REALTORS® in remote areas.

To complete the regional Farmland Advantage pilot, which enables farmers to access payments for ecosystem services provided, and develop a province-wide program. Farmers can receive funding to manage their land and watersheds in ways that better support the public good (habitat protection, water quality, flood mitigation).

To expand access to their Landlord Registry educational materials by translating course content to Punjabi and Mandarin.

To sponsor their members to attend the Leadership Vancouver Island program, which includes leadership training and coaching through applied work on community projects.