Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding for Businesses in British Columbia for 2026
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Grant and FundingOpenBC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Cost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenPacifiCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in British Columbia
Supports Black-led organizations delivering business supports in BC
Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-upEligible Funding- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedInnovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Wage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Grant and FundingOpenGenome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Funds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors- Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health - Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia 
Grant and FundingClosedSmall Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Money for small business employers in BC
Grant and FundingOpenArtists in Communities program
Supports artist residencies to foster community engagement through art- Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science - Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British ColumbiaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation - Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2
Supports secure integration and analysis of genomics and health data - Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia 
Tax CreditsOpenBC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in British Columbia- Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities 
Grant and FundingOpenCleanBC — Custom Program
Supports electrification projects with incentives for reducing greenhouse gases
- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development and Diversification in British Columbia
Funding for community economic development in British Columbia - Grant and FundingClosed
Mahatma Gandhi Annual Student Award
Annual student award for community service - Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Funding for commercial zero-emission vehicle projects 
Grant and FundingClosedThe Main Street Revitalization – Capital Program
Supports downtown revitalization projects for vibrant, healthy communities- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended
CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program
Support for commercial building emissions reduction 
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver 
Grant and FundingOpenArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools
Professional artists collaborate with schools on arts learning- Grant and FundingClosed
Direct Contact Water Heater Rebates
Rebates for industrial direct contact water heaters 
Grant and FundingOpenResiliency Grants
Supports community emergency response and resilience initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
- Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Social Housing Retrofit Support Program
Retrofit support for social housing buildings - Grant and FundingClosed
The Pride Education Network Scholarship
Scholarship for 2SLGBTQ+ students in British Columbia 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedDemo Recording
Support for B.C. artists to record demos
- Grant and FundingClosed
River Dali Foundation
Funding for charities serving communities in Waterloo Region - Grant and FundingClosed
Supportive Housing Capital Grant program
Funds capital improvements for non-profit supportive housing sites 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenThe Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Cost-shared funding for agricultural water infrastructure- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
CleanBC EV Charger Rebate Program
Rebates for EV charging projects in B.C. 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Candis Graham Writing Scholarship, Lambda Foundation Fund
Writing scholarship for outstanding UVic students - Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Professional Development Grant
Supports arts and heritage professional development initiatives - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector - Grant and FundingClosed
Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada Grant Program
Funding for Norwegian community events and activities 
Grant and FundingClosedWhitetooth Affordable Ski Program
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Publicly Funded In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Program
One-time public funding for IVF treatment 
Grant and FundingClosedDomenic Mobilio Foundation — Student Scholarships and Children's Charities
Supports scholarships and children’s charities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenIndian Business Corporation Services
Loans for First Nations' businesses in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpenCoast Funds Economic Development Fund
Funding for sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities- Grant and FundingArchived
Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Supports youth-led projects fostering safety and belonging in Vancouver 
Grant and FundingClosedRonald S. Roadburg Foundation — Discretionary Project Funding
Private foundation supporting transformational community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenThriving Indigenous Systems Fund (TISF)
Multi-year support for Indigenous-led community transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award
Funding for BC-based Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research teams - Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty
Funding for Indigenous food sovereignty projects - Grant and FundingClosed
District of North Vancouver Municipal Community Grants
Municipal funding for North Vancouver community services 
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Nations Well Being Fund
Supports community well being and poverty reduction projects
Grant and FundingClosedKimmunity Angels Society — Medical Financial Assistance Program
Financial help for medical treatment and travel costs
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenWeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
Mentors for women entrepreneurs in B.C
Grant and FundingClosedGrant Burnyeat Student Series
Student theatre program with exhibition opportunities
Grant and FundingClosedCaring for our Community Grant Program
Supports community mental health and addictions initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenNeighbourhood Grant Program - Celebration and Activity Grant
Support for community events in Chilliwack
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Peoples' Cultural Council - Arts Vitality Grant
Support for B.C. First Nations arts projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Tiny Foundation — General Funding
Support for research, journalism, and nonprofits 
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding BC - Community Housing Fund
Funding for affordable rental housing in British Columbia- Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics
Tools to develop an idea for a BC startup Find tailored funding for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedMotorola Solutions Foundation
Supports first responders and STEM education initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedAnnual Foundation Grants
Supports community initiatives improving local quality of life- Grant and FundingClosed
Pipe and Tank Insulation Rebates
Rebates for commercial and industrial insulation upgrades 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children
Ranch-based support for children and families
Grant and FundingClosedMaasai Education Society — General Funding
Support for Maasai children’s education
Grant and FundingClosedBeem Foundation
Supports community impact through wellbeing, education, and financial wellness
Grant and FundingClosedFraser-Fort George Endowment Fund Grants
Supports community-led improvement and recreation initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenCoast Funds - Stewardship Project Funding
Project funding for First Nations conservation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedMary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants
Supporting animal welfare projects in Fraser Valley
- Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs - Grant and FundingClosed
Fabulous Festivals and Events Program
Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism - Grant and FundingOpen
Lytton Homeowner Resilient Rebuild Program
Funding for resilient home rebuilding in Lytton - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Entrance Awards
Financial awards for new CMTN students - Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Supports rural economic development in British ColumbiaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Flow Capital — General Funding
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies - Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Enhancement Grants
Funding for agricultural innovation in Abbotsford 
Grant and FundingOpenLegion Foundation Grant Program
Supports mission-aligned community projects for vulnerable groups
Grant and FundingClosedMore Than a Roof Foundation 2026 Awards
Support for education, training, and community impact
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding BC - Supportive Housing Fund - Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ)
Pre-qualifies operators for supportive housing sites
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedYear Round Community Tennis Courts Program Presented by Rogers
Funding for year-round tennis facilities- Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations 
Grant and FundingOpenCivil Forfeiture Grant Program - Anti-hate stream
Supports security and recovery for vulnerable community sites
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