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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.

374 opportunities available
General Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

General Grants

Real Estate Foundation of BC
Support for projects advancing land sustainability, equity, and Indigenous rights
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Salmo Valley Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Salmo Valley Fund

Salmo Community Resource Society
Supports community quality-of-life improvement projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Developing Human Capital

Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT)
Support for collaborations to develop human capital and create jobs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation
Restores critical caribou habitat in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Building Economic Development Capacity
Grant and FundingOpen

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

Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT)
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
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Environmental Farm Plan Program

Government of British Columbia
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Fish & Wildlife Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Fish & Wildlife Grants

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation
Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Innovating & Advancing Key Sectors
Grant and FundingOpen

Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC) - Innovating & Advancing Key Sectors

Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT)
Supports regional economic development projects in Southern Interior BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Land Stewardship Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Land Stewardship Grants

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation
Supports conservation land operations and maintenance
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Habitat Acquisition Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Habitat Acquisition Grants

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation
Support for habitat-protection property purchases
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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
Invasive Mussel Monitoring
Grant and FundingOpen

Invasive Mussel Monitoring

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation
Supports invasive mussel monitoring in BC lakes
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grant Program

City of Vancouver
Supports traditional Indigenous healing and wellness activities in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environmental Legacy Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Environmental Legacy Grants

Community Foundation of Whistler
Support for conservation, habitat restoration, and stewardship
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Emergency Fund Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Emergency Fund Grant

Community Foundation of Whistler
Short-term support after natural or socio-economic disasters
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Responsive Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Responsive Community Grants

Sunshine Coast Foundation
Supports community projects addressing local current needs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund

Sunshine Coast Foundation
Supports longer-term community prosperity projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant

British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA)
Support spay and neuter projects to reduce overpopulation
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Community Enrichment Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Enrichment Grants

The Comox Valley Community Foundation
Supports community programs and services in the Comox Valley
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Kamloops Climate Action Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Kamloops Climate Action Grant

City of Kamloops
Financial aid for community-based climate initiatives in Kamloops
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Limited Duration Two-Year Operating Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Limited Duration Two-Year Operating Grant

City of Prince George
Funding support for not-for-profit organizations' operating costs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Partnerships
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Partnerships

Valley First
Supports community programming with meaningful social impact
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Social Enterprise Fund
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Social Enterprise Fund

Valley First
Support to launch and grow social enterprises
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Homelessness Support Service Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Homelessness Support Service Fund

Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness
Support for homelessness services and prevention initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Community Project/Event Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Project/Event Grant Program

City of Kimberley
Support for community initiatives that enhance residents' quality of life and community pride.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects

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Marketing Initiatives Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Marketing Initiatives Program

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports new community and regional marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC Hydro GO Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Hydro GO Fund

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Support for vulnerable community members through local services
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports large-scale agriculture projects with regional impact
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Building BC - Community Housing Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Building BC - Community Housing Fund

BC Housing, British Columbia Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Funding for affordable rental housing development in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $171,211 to $178,059
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Kapwa Strong Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Kapwa Strong Fund

United Way British Columbia
Support for community recovery and healing initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Grant and FundingClosed

Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)

Okanagan Basin Water Board
Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $30,000
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Work Experience Opportunities Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Work Experience Opportunities Grant

United Way British Columbia
Supports paid work placements for income assistance recipients in BC
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC Conservation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

BC Conservation Fund

BC Parks Foundation
Financial support for land and freshwater conservation projects in British Columbia.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Iris Energy Community Grants Program

Iris Energy (IREN)
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Columbia Basin Wildfire Resiliency Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Columbia Basin Wildfire Resiliency Initiative

Columbia Basin Trust
Supports wildfire resilience projects in Columbia Basin communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Walk Bike Roll Community Partnership Program
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Walk Bike Roll Community Partnership Program

City of Vancouver
Supports projects promoting active travel and transit in Vancouver.
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Youth Wellness Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Youth Wellness Grant

Province of British Columbia
Financial support for programs aiding youth and families impacted by drug-related grief.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants

British Columbia Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
Supports projects addressing racism, hate, and intercultural understanding
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Restorative Justice
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Restorative Justice

British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety
Funding for crime prevention and restorative justice projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Crime Prevention
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Crime Prevention

British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety
Provides funding for crime prevention projects in BC
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - BC Ferries Sport Experience Program

BC Sport Agency
Provides travel support for eligible sports organizations and athletes
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Provincial Sport Development Fund

BC Sport Agency
Supports community sports programs increasing participation and inclusion.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - Rally Together Fund: Sport Participation Grant

BC Sport Agency
Support for amateur sports organizations' recovery efforts
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - BC Ferries Disability Sport Experience Program

BC Sport Agency
Provides travel support for disability sport athletes
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Community Sport Program Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

ViaSport - BC Sport Participation Program: Community Sport Program Development Fund

BC Sport Agency
Funding to support community sports programs and accessibility
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Youth & Education Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth & Education Grant

Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society
Supports small youth education and capacity-building projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Research & Environment
Grant and FundingClosed

Research & Environment

Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society
Support for small regional conservation and research projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Biosphere Research Award
Grant and FundingClosed

Biosphere Research Award

Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society
Supports conservation research for local ecosystems
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Nanaimo Foundation - Book of Giving Opportunities
Grant and FundingOpen

Nanaimo Foundation - Book of Giving Opportunities

Nanaimo Community Foundation
Donor-directed support for local community projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $500 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nation Building
Grant and FundingOpen

Nation Building

The 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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Nanaimo Foundation - Give Where You Live Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nanaimo Foundation - Give Where You Live Fund

Nanaimo Community Foundation
Supports local charitable capital and pilot initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TC Christmas Fund Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

TC Christmas Fund Grant

Times Colonist Christmas Fund Society
Direct support for families in need
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding

Government of British Columbia
Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Research Development Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Research Development Grants

British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR)
Support for Indigenous health research development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant

British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR)
Support sharing Indigenous-led research findings in communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Social Policy Capital Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Policy Capital Grants

City of Vancouver
Financial aid for social infrastructure development projects in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Social Meals Enhancement Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Meals Enhancement Grant

United Way British Columbia
Supports social engagement and nutritious meal services for seniors.
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Action Initiative (CAI) - Lived and Living Experience Employment Grant

Province of British Columbia
Supports employment initiatives for people with lived experience of mental health or substance use.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Indigenous Healing
Grant and FundingOpen

Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Indigenous Healing

British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety
Funding supports Indigenous healing projects reflecting cultural practices in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)

City of Vancouver
Financial support for Indigenous-led cultural organizations in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $40,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Participatory Action Research Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Participatory Action Research Grants

Vancouver Foundation
Support for collaborative health research addressing social determinants in BC communities.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Project Assistance
Grant and FundingOpen

Project Assistance

British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
Financial support for arts and cultural projects and activities.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Port of Vancouver - Community Grants
Grant and FundingClosed

Port of Vancouver - Community Grants

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Port Metro Vancouver
Funds community initiatives in port-area communities across five priorities
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Project Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Project Grants

Kamloops Foundation
Financial support for regional community projects benefiting the public.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants

Capital Regional District
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Equity and Accessibility Funding (CEAF)

City of Vancouver
Core support for equity and accessibility-led cultural organizations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Stewardship Seed Funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Stewardship Seed Funding

Regional District of Nanaimo
Seed funding for watershed stewardship and stream enhancement projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
LEVEL BIPOC Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

LEVEL BIPOC Grants

Vancouver Foundation
Multi-year operating support for BIPOC-led organizations
Eligible Funding
  • From $150,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Grant and FundingOpen

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation
Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund

ChildCareBC, Government of British Columbia
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
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant

PoCo Community Foundation
Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Beem Foundation
Grant and FundingOpen

Beem Foundation

Beem Credit Union
Supports community impact through wellbeing, education, and financial wellness
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Social Responsibility Fund (SRF) Community Grant Program

City of Vancouver
Supports organizations addressing social issues in Vancouver neighborhoods
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Cold Weather Preparedness Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Cold Weather Preparedness Grant

United Way British Columbia
Supports extreme-cold preparedness and response for vulnerable residents
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

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