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.
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Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Cost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in British Columbia
Supports Black-led organizations delivering business supports in BC
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Wage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia
Tax CreditsOpen
BC 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 FundingOpen
CleanBC — Custom Program
Supports electrification projects with incentives for reducing greenhouse gases
Grant and FundingOpen
Artists in Communities program
Supports artist residencies to foster community engagement through art
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Money for small business employers in BC
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
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
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
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Genome 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
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The Main Street Revitalization – Capital Program
Supports downtown revitalization projects for vibrant, healthy communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Fish & Wildlife Grants
Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Core funding for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community
Expert AdviceOpen
Small Business BC — Export Navigator
Export specialists for British Columbia companies
Grant and FundingOpen
Language Grants
Supports Indigenous language revitalization activities in British Columbia
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Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Supports equity-driven cultural organizations in Vancouver’s arts sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Coast Funds Economic Development Fund
Funding for sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)
Supports affordable animal tissue waste disposal options
Grant and FundingClosed
Music Industry Initiatives
Supports development of British Columbia's music industry ecosystem
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
Grant and FundingOpen
Nanaimo Foundation - Give Where You Live Fund
Supports local charitable capital and pilot initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant
Supports employment initiatives for people with lived experience of mental health or substance use.
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Equity investments for BC businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans
Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
Grant and FundingOpen
ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program
Provides travel support for disability sport athletes
Grant and FundingClosed
Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Supports BC student employment in agriculture sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity + Emerging Development
Supports underrepresented filmmakers in British Columbia's film sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Meals Enhancement Grant
Supports social engagement and nutritious meal services for seniors.
Grant and FundingOpen
Stewardship Seed Funding
Seed funding for watershed stewardship and stream enhancement projects
Grant and FundingClosed
District of North Vancouver Municipal Community Grants
Support for community service projects and capacity building
Grant and FundingOpen
The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Offer cost-shared funding to enhance community-owned water systems for better agricultural water management in British Columbia.
Grant and FundingClosed
Fabulous Festivals and Events Program
Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism
Grant and FundingClosed
Public Art Grants
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors - Indigenous stream
Personalized advisory services for Indigenous innovators
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) Program
Supports renewable and clean energy projects in remote communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Housing Incentive Program
Encourages new residential housing development in northern communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Anti-hate stream
Supports organizations affected by hate crimes with security enhancements
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Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
WeBC — Business Skills Development
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Funding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students
Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC
Annual tax relief for employers based on payroll thresholds
Grant and FundingOpen
Nanaimo Foundation - Book of Giving Opportunities
Donor-directed support for local community projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Transformation Grants
Supports community-based initiatives for systemic change in West Vancouver
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Social Enterprise Fund
Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Grant and FundingOpen
Volunteer Coordination & Supports Enhancement Grant
Funding for enhancing volunteer coordination and support for seniors
Grant and FundingClosed
Slate Development
Supports B.C. production companies' project development and capacity-building initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Marketing Initiative Program
Funding support for innovative regional marketing initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Enhance irrigation infrastructure and water management in British Columbia's agricultural sector.
Grant and FundingClosed
Responsive Community Grants
Supports community projects addressing local current needs
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Northern Healthy Communities Fund
Supports community readiness for rapid economic development
Tax CreditsOpen
Interactive digital media tax credit (B.C.)
Tax credit for interactive digital media in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)
Supports Indigenous food sovereignty and agriculture enterprises.
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Support for manufacturing companies in BC
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Enrichment Grants
Supports community programs and services in the Comox Valley
Grant and FundingClosed
Market Expansion Fund
Supporting B.C. book publishers attending domestic and international events
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia clean buildings tax credit
Tax credit for energy-efficient retrofits in commercial buildings
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Climate Action Grants
Supports Vancouver community climate action and resilience initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Accelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Resources to take a BC business to market
Grant and FundingClosed
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) - Cultural Project Grants Program
Supports short-term arts and culture projects in Vancouver
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
Mentors for women entrepreneurs in B.C
Expert AdviceOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Business advisory services in the Columbia Basin region
Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin RevUp
Support to grow a startup in the Columbia Basin region
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Money to hire students in the Columbia Basin region
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
TACC Conventional Loan
Conventional business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Grant and FundingClosed
Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Early-stage development funding for B.C. documentary projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Core support for equity and accessibility-led cultural organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Capacity Building
Financial incentive for local governments' economic development activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Grant and FundingOpen
Elders Grants
Supports First Nation elder groups’ cultural and wellness activities
Grant and FundingClosed
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)
Supports new farmers with business planning and infrastructure cost sharing
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth & Education Grant
Supports small youth education and capacity-building projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indian Business Corporation Services
Loans for First Nations' businesses in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Supports wildfire preparedness and mitigation for First Nations communities
Grant and FundingClosed
SurreyCares Community Foundation - Community Prosperity Fund
Supports community organizations in social inclusion and poverty reduction
Grant and FundingClosed
Renter Services Grants
Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Planning Program
Supports heritage conservation, awareness, and planning initiatives in BC
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Building Economic Development Capacity
Supports regional economic development projects and partnerships in Southern Interior BC.
Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Program Development Grants
Supports non-profits in developing or expanding licensed childcare programs
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP)
Compensation for crop losses caused by specific wildlife species
Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Supporting Business Resilience & Growth
Supports regional business resilience and growth
Grant and FundingOpen
CleanBC — Go Electric Other Rebates
Rebates encouraging adoption of zero‑emission specialty-use vehicles in BC
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.C
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