Coast Opportunity Fund

Geography: Haida Gwaii, North & South Coast BC

Description: Coast Opportunity Funds oversees and manages $116 million provided by the Province of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, and six private foundations, in two funds:

• The Conservation Fund, a long-term fund designed to support activities that maintain or improve the Great Bear Rainforest.

• The Economic Development Fund, a shorter-term fund designed to create sustainable businesses and community-based employment opportunities over seven years.

URL: www.coastfunds.ca