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Grants and Funding for Businesses in British Columbia for 2026

Discover grants and funding in British Columbia to support business growth, innovation, and success.

Explore the grant and funding options available in British Columbia to support the development of local businesses. Access tailored resources to boost your growth, foster innovation, and achieve your strategic goals.

380 opportunities available
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Grant and FundingOpen

BC Agriculture and Food Export Program

Government of Canada (GC), Government of British Columbia (BC)
Cost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia

Government of Canada (GC)
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $10,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
PacifiCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Supports Black-led organizations delivering business supports in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed

Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — Ignite Program

Innovate BC, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
CleanBC — Custom Program
Grant and FundingOpen

CleanBC — Custom Program

CleanBC
Supports electrification projects with incentives for reducing greenhouse gases
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant

Small Business BC
Money for small business employers in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible 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 projects
Commercialization
Artists in Communities program
Grant and FundingOpen

Artists in Communities program

City of Vancouver, Saskatchewan Arts Board
Supports artist residencies to foster community engagement through art
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — Data Access, Integration and Analysis Program (DAIA) 2

Genome British Columbia
Supports secure integration and analysis of genomics and health data
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program

Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
Eligible 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 projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Genome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program

Genome British Columbia
Funds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $250,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002

Genome British Columbia
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Grant and FundingClosed

Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition

Genome British Columbia
Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit

Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
Tax credit for R&D in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)

Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Wage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund

University of British Columbia (UBC)
Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Magazine Publishers Travel Support
Grant and FundingClosed

Magazine Publishers Travel Support

Creative BC
Financial support for B.C. magazine publishers attending trade events
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Water Quality Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Water Quality Grants

Fraser Basin Council Society
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports Indigenous food sovereignty and agriculture enterprises.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports affordable animal tissue waste disposal options
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports Indigenous capacity building in food systems and agriculture in BC
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $80,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty

New Relationship Trust
Supports Indigenous-led food systems development and sustainability projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nation Building
Grant and FundingOpen

Nation Building

New Relationship Trust
Funding for First Nations self-determined nation-building projects.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 120,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Language Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Language Grants

New Relationship Trust
Supports Indigenous language revitalization activities in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) Program

New Relationship Trust, Municipality of North Cowichan
Supports renewable and clean energy projects in remote communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Transit Shelter Advertising Program
Other SupportClosed

Transit Shelter Advertising Program

City of Vancouver
Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative

Canada Water Agency (CWA)
Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Music Industry Initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Music Industry Initiatives

Creative BC
Supports development of British Columbia's music industry ecosystem
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $60,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
British Columbia logging tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia logging tax credit

BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credit for income from logging operations in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program

Accelerate Okanagan
Resources to take a BC business to market
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
District of North Vancouver Municipal Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

District of North Vancouver Municipal Community Grants

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission, City of North Vancouver
Support for community service projects and capacity building
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Offer cost-shared funding to enhance community-owned water systems for better agricultural water management in British Columbia.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Public Art Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Public Art Grants

City of Vancouver
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
British Columbia clean buildings tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

British Columbia clean buildings tax credit

BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credit for energy-efficient retrofits in commercial buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Indian Business Corporation Services
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Indian Business Corporation Services

Indian Business Corporation
Loans for First Nations' businesses in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Small Business BC — Talk to an Expert
Expert AdviceOpen

Small Business BC — Talk to an Expert

Small Business BC
Expert advice to help plan your British Columbia business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant

United Way British Columbia
Funding for enhancing volunteer coordination and support for seniors
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC
Tax CreditsOpen

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Annual tax relief for employers based on payroll thresholds
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 6% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Transformation Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Transformation Grants

West Vancouver Community Foundation (WVF)
Supports community-based initiatives for systemic change in West Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
Grant and FundingClosed

First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 37.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Responsive Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Responsive Community Grants

Sunshine Coast Foundation (SCF)
Supports community projects addressing local current needs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HIV Community Wellness Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

HIV Community Wellness Initiative

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Funding for community-led HIV prevention and support activities in BC
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

2025 International Overdose Awareness Day Grants

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Supports community events for overdose awareness
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Grant and FundingOpen

Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
ViaSport - Hosting BC
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - Hosting BC

BC Sport Agency
Supports community and sporting event hosting in BC
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement

New Relationship Trust
Support for Indigenous business development in the cannabis sector
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP)
Grant and FundingOpen

Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP)

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Compensation for crop losses caused by specific wildlife species
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Grant and FundingOpen

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Support for manufacturing companies in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate

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Live Music
Grant and FundingClosed

Live Music

Creative BC
Supports B.C. live music events and industry sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Business Foundations
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Foundations

Creative BC
Supports systemically excluded groups in B.C.'s music industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups

WeBC
Mentors for women entrepreneurs in B.C
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Expert AdviceOpen

Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors

Columbia Basin Trust, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Business advisory services in the Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Documentary + Factual Development Fund

Creative BC
Early-stage development funding for B.C. documentary projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
INSPIRE Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

INSPIRE Fund

Northern Savings Credit Union
Funding for community initiatives with measurable local impact
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Elders Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Elders Grants

New Relationship Trust
Supports First Nation elder groups’ cultural and wellness activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)
Grant and FundingClosed

New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supports new farmers with business planning and infrastructure cost sharing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Building Economic Development Capacity
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Building Economic Development Capacity

Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT) (ETSI-BC)
Supports regional economic development projects and partnerships in Southern Interior BC.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for manufacturing modernization and job creation in B.C
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Supporting Business Resilience & Growth
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Supporting Business Resilience & Growth

Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT) (ETSI-BC)
Supports regional business resilience and growth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports not-for-profit sporting events benefiting Vancouver communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Grant and FundingOpen

Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Grant and FundingClosed

Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program

Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.C
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program

City of Vancouver
Supports preservation and rehabilitation of Vancouver's heritage buildings
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Market Validation Training Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Market Validation Training Program

Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC
Early-stage business validation training in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Accelerate Okanagan — Startup Basics

Accelerate Okanagan
Tools to develop an idea for a BC startup
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Indigenous Business Advisory Centres
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Indigenous Business Advisory Centres

Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (BC)
Expert advice for British Columbian Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Post-Farm Food Safety Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Post-Farm Food Safety Program

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Cost-sharing program for enhancing BC food safety practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Northern Healthy Communities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Northern Healthy Communities Fund

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports community readiness for rapid economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Childcare Program Stabilization Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Childcare Program Stabilization Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program

City of Vancouver
Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
TACC Business Equity Program
Grant and FundingOpen

TACC Business Equity Program

Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Funding Program - Equity Grants

Capital Regional District
Supports artistic activities for marginalized communities up to $10,000.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Northern Industries Innovation Fund

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • From $10 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supports rural economic growth, diversification, and infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Up to 100% 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 projects
Environment and Climate
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund

ChildCareBC, Municipality of North Cowichan, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supports creation of new licensed child care spaces
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Other SupportOpen

Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia

Government of British Columbia (BC)
Opportunities to sell to the Government of British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
CICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management
Grant and FundingClosed

CICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management

Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
Funding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission, City of North Vancouver
Support for community, celebration, and arts festivals fostering regional cultural engagement
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 18,500 $
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Arts & Culture Grants - Programming & Project Assistance Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Grants - Programming & Project Assistance Grants

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission, City of North Vancouver
Financial support for arts and cultural activities in North Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Arts & Culture Grants - Operating Assistance Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Grants - Operating Assistance Grants

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission, City of North Vancouver
Supports North Vancouver arts organizations' operations and programs.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant

PoCo Community Foundation
Supports community capital improvements and specialized equipment
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Level Up Local
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Level Up Local

Accelerate Okanagan
Support for small business digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
TACC Conventional Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

TACC Conventional Loan

Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Conventional business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TACC First Citizens Fund (FCF) Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

TACC First Citizens Fund (FCF) Loan

Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Loans with partial forgiveness for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Anti-hate stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Anti-hate stream

British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety
Supports organizations affected by hate crimes with security enhancements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Bee BC Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Bee BC Program

Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Screen BC Short Film Award
Grant and FundingClosed

Screen BC Short Film Award

Creative BC
Supports emerging filmmakers in developing creative short film projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
WeBC — Business Skills Development
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

WeBC — Business Skills Development

WeBC
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
Grant and FundingClosed

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)

City of Vancouver
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Open Innovation Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Open Innovation Program

Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
Funding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Youth Engagement Project Grants

City of Vancouver
Supports youth-led projects fostering safety and belonging in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
CleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals
Grant and FundingClosed

CleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals

Province of British Columbia (CAI)
Supports industrial emissions reductions using commercial technologies
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program

Creative BC
Supports Indigenous filmmakers' early project development in B.C
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $20,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Strengthen domestic agriculture by funding workforce development strategies in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

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