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Who is eligible for a Sponsored Crown Grant or Nominal Rent Tenure?

Last updated on January 31, 2024

In accordance with the Land Act and operational policies, eligibility for SCGs and NRTs is limited to specified types of organizations, including:

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Eligible for Sponsored Crown Grants

  • Government corporations (non-commercial)
  • Government agencies
  • Municipalities
  • Regional districts
  • Health authority
  • University, college, school board
  • Francophone education authorities as defined in the School Act
  • The South Coast BC Transportation Authority (Translink) or subsidiaries
  • Sechelt Indian Government District

Eligible for Nominal Rent Tenures

  • Registered charities
  • Non-profit community organizations (see below)
  • Government corporations (non-commercial)
  • Government agencies
  • Municipalities
  • Regional districts
  • First Nation bands, band corporations and Tribal Councils
  • Health boards
  • School boards
  • Francophone education authorities as defined in the School Act
  • The South Coast BC Transportation Authority (Translink) or subsidiaries

Non-profit community organizations

  • Aboriginal Tribal and Band societies
  • Airport societies
  • Community Agricultural and Fair societies
  • Community Amateur Radio and TV societies
  • Community Service organizations – Lion’s Club, Kinsmen Club, Rotary Club
  • Fisheries Enhancement societies
  • Habitat Enhancement societies
  • Health, Care and Treatment societies
  • Historical, Museum and Arts societies
  • Local Indoor and outdoor Recreation organizations – athletic & sport societies, hiking & cross-country ski clubs, recreation commissions, nature societies, boating and marina societies, etc.
  • Senior Citizen societies
  • Rifle, Gun and Archery Range societies
  • Rod and Gun clubs
  • School Outdoor Education societies
  • University and College Alma Mater societies
  • Volunteer Firefighters associations
  • Water User societies
  • Women’s and Youth Shelter societies
  • Youth Camp organizations – Boy Scouts, Girl Guides
  • Youth Groups – Boys and Girls Clubs, Army/Air/Navy Cadets, YMCA