Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding for Businesses in British Columbia for 2026
Discover grants and funding in British Columbia to support business growth, innovation, and success.
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762 programs available
- Grant and FundingOpen
George Ross Legacy Stewardship Program
Funding for stewardship projects in Metro Vancouver parks 
Grant and FundingOpenLimited Duration Two-Year Operating Grant
Funding support for not-for-profit organizations' operating costs- Grant and FundingClosed
Documentary + Factual Development Fund
Early-stage documentary development support for BC filmmakers - Grant and FundingClosed
Spark Women’s Leadership Endowment Fund — Spark Women’s Leadership Educational Bursary
Educational support for women in Northeastern BC 
Grant and FundingClosedHarvey Sohi Foundation — General Funding
Education and hardship support program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedCommercial Energy Management Program
Funding for commercial energy savings projects
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedInnovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Money for pilots and commercialization in B.CEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedPenticton Hospital Auxiliary — General Community Support and Fundraising
Community support and hospital fundraising initiative
Grant and FundingOpenHeritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program
Supports preservation and rehabilitation of Vancouver's heritage buildings
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedLeaders in Action
Student leadership volunteer program with recognition- Grant and FundingClosed
Bayshore Foundation for Empowered Living — General Funding
Matching donations for charitable community support 
Grant and FundingOpenRDN Grants - Oceanside Recreation Services Grant
Funding for local recreation and community projects
Grant and FundingOpenEmergency Fund Grant
Community Foundation of Whistler, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Foundation for Choral Music in Manitoba (FCMM), Centre Jeunesse de l’Estrie Foundation (FCJE)Short-term support after natural or socio-economic disasters
Grant and FundingOpenNanaimo Foundation - Book of Giving Opportunities
Donor-directed support for local community projects
Grant and FundingClosedSports for Kids Grant
Supports inclusive youth sport participation in Vancouver
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedIndigenous Business Advisory Centres
Expert advice for British Columbian Indigenous entrepreneurs- Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Healing and Wellness Grants
Supports traditional healing and wellness for Vancouver's urban Indigenous community Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedCICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management
Funding for BC-based innovators
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenTACC Conventional Loan
Conventional business financing for Aboriginal entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosedCanfor High School Scholarship Program
Support for forestry and trades students- Grant and FundingClosed
Building Safer Communities Program Grants (BSCP) - Organizational and Youth Sector Capacity-building Project Grants
Supports non-profits building youth violence prevention capacity - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces 
Expert AdviceOpenSmall Business BC — Export Navigator
Export specialists for British Columbia companies
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenColumbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Business advice and training for Columbia Basin companies
Grant and FundingClosedOverlap Consultation/Shared Territory Project Proposal
Supports shared territory consultation projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Social Innovation Project Grants
Funding for Vancouver Black-led nonprofits building organizational capacity 
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern Healthy Communities Fund
Supports community readiness for rapid economic development
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant
Support arts and heritage initiatives for residents- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Energy Efficiency for Rental Apartments and Accommodations Program
No-cost energy upgrades for rental buildings - Grant and FundingClosed
Commercial Product Rebate Program for non-profit organizations - heat pumps and heat pump water heaters
Rebates for efficient heating and water systems 
Grant and FundingClosedKnowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant
Support sharing Indigenous-led research findings in communities
Grant and FundingOpenWildlife Conservation
Support for wildlife conservation initiatives in British Columbia
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCanada-BC Flood Recovery Program for Food Security
Flood recovery support for B.C. farms
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenKootenay Savings Community Foundation
Funding for nonprofit community initiatives- Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants
Capital support for Vancouver cultural spaces - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
New Home Program
Rebates for energy-efficient new home construction 
Grant and FundingClosedSt. George's School Foundation — General Funding
Support for school programs and facilities
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedWestern Front — Artist Residencies and Programming
Curated artist residencies and production support- Grant and FundingClosed
Walk Bike Roll Community Partnership Program
Funding for active travel in Vancouver 
Grant and FundingClosedHousing & Homelessness Grants
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Matching Fund
Supports community-led projects enhancing local parks and public spaces 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Funding for training to address workforce shortages
Grant and FundingClosedPublic Interest Law Participation Fund
Supports public participation in BC public interest law- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Support for family financial self-sufficiency - Grant and FundingClosed
Steam Trap Audit and Replacement Rebates
Rebates for steam trap audits and replacements 
Grant and FundingOpenEls for Autism Canada — Grants
Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedFunding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
Grant and FundingClosedBC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Funding for manufacturing growth and modernization
Grant and FundingClosedCaldwell Foundation Camp Counselor Education Grant
College tuition support for camp counselors
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenVenture Capital Corporation
Equity investments for BC businesses
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants
Funding for PAC and DPAC student enrichment- Grant and FundingOpen
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans - Grant and FundingClosed
Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise - Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver 
Grant and FundingOpenWhistler Blackcomb Foundation - General Funding
Funding for Sea to Sky community projects
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Grants - Celebrations & Events Grants
Funding for community events and arts festivals
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenSummer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Summer bursaries for student farm and fisheries work
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenVancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
Empowering women entrepreneurs with financing and mentorship support
- Grant and FundingClosed
Electric Laundry Equipment Rebates for Non-Profit Organizations
Rebate for eligible commercial laundry equipment 
Grant and FundingClosedProstate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program
Supporting innovative prostate cancer research by BC investigators- Grant and FundingClosed
Equity + Emerging Development
Development support for emerging B.C. filmmakers - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businesses 
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia - Grant and FundingClosed
BC Hydro GO Fund
Support for vulnerable community members through local services 
- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Student emergency financial assistance
Emergency support for students in financial hardship - Other SupportOpen
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Francophone business support in British Columbia 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Research Development Grants
Support for Indigenous health research development activities 
Grant and FundingOpenMajor Community Initiatives and Events Grant
Funding for major community events and initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Enhancement Grant program
Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families 
- Tax CreditsOpen
Training tax credit for employers
British Columbia apprentice training tax credit for employers 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOrgan Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants
Seed funding for transplant research innovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Vancity enviroFund™ Program
Supports projects that cut waste and carbon emissions - Grant and FundingClosed
Power Hours Rewards Program
Bill credits for reducing peak-hour electricity use - Grant and FundingOpen
Community Places Program
Supports improvement of inclusive community spaces and public facilities 
Grant and FundingOpenProvincial Funding for French Language Services
Funding for French-language community services
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedWorkplace EV Charger Rebate Program
Rebates for workplace EV charger installation- Grant and FundingClosed
Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program
Supports downtown revitalization planning for local governments 
Grant and FundingOpenThe Amir and Yasmin Virani Family Foundation
Support for community programs empowering at-risk youth
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedImpact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Sky’s the Limit
Support for sustainable aviation fuel innovation
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