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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Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Funding for community projects and initiatives

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PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia

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Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program
Empowering women entrepreneurs with financing and mentorship support


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Business Façade Development Program
Supports business façade enhancements for economic development

Other SupportOpen
Francophone economic development in British Columbia
Francophone business support in British Columbia

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PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia


Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
RISE-Globalink Research Internship (RISE-GRI)
Funding for Canadian students’ research internships in Germany


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Beneficial Management Practices (BMP)
Supports agricultural projects that improve environmental management practices

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Childcare Enhancement Grant program
Supports non-profit childcare programs for high-need Vancouver families
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National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)
Supports flood risk reduction and mitigation planning

Tax CreditsOpen
Training tax credit for employers
British Columbia apprentice training tax credit for employers

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Civil Forfeiture Grant Program - Gender-Based Violence
Funding for projects targeting gender-based violence prevention and support.

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British Columbia Arts Council Funding
Funding for the arts in British Columbia

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Main Street Revitalization – Planning Program
Supports downtown revitalization planning for local governments

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Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Funding for forest-sector community training needs

Grant and FundingOpen
ArtStarts in Schools Society - Artists in the Classroom (AIC) Grants for Schools
Professional artists collaborate with schools on arts learning

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Research Challenge
Support for new VCH clinical practice research

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Become a Partner Agency
Supports nonprofit agencies serving the Jewish community


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School Food Grants
Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools

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Music Company
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth
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Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada Grant Program
Funding for Norwegian community events and activities
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Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Business Planning, Design, and Capital
Funding for Indigenous cannabis businesses in BC

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Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation
Funding for trail infrastructure and signage projects

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Solicited call - National Funders for the Community Services Recovery Fund
Support for charities to adapt and modernize
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Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada Certificate and Apprenticeship Bursary
Bursary for short-term vocational studies
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Tax CreditsClosed
Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs)
Refundable tax credits for clean economy investments

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
WeBC — Business Loans for Women
Loans for British Columbia women entrepreneurs

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Grant Burnyeat Student Series
Student theatre program with exhibition opportunities

Grant and FundingOpen
Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation
Funding for local volunteer-driven community charities
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Oslo International Summer School Bursary
Financial support for Oslo Summer School students

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Pre-Employment Certificate Program
Supports job-readiness certificate training

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Tormod Rekdal Cultural Grant
Support for learning Norwegian culture and heritage

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Golden & District Community Foundation Community Grant Program
Supports community improvement programs and local initiatives

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
GHD Foundation STEAM Education Innovation Grants
Funding for innovative STEAM education projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Engagement Grants
Support for conservation activities and community projects
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UMC Charity Grant Program
Funding for registered Canadian charities and athletic associations

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Housing & Homelessness Grants
Supports projects addressing homelessness and affordable housing in Abbotsford

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North Cowichan Energy Step Code Rebate Policy
Rebates for energy-efficient residential buildings


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Bill Millerd Artist Fund
Funding for B.C. theatre artists’ professional growth

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Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program
Supporting innovative prostate cancer research by BC investigators

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Theatre Rental Grant Program
Supports non-profit arts groups with subsidized theatre venue rentals

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First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
Supports community-based First Nations cultural practices and events
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Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Government of British Columbia (BC), Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDÉCB)
Support for Francophone SMEs in British Columbia


Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund
Investing to support Columbia Basin communities

Grant and FundingClosed
Grants for emerging artists: Creative Spark Vancouver
Supports emerging artists engaging youth in creative community projects

Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Jordan's Principle
Support for First Nations children’s essential services

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Falls prevention and healthy aging grant
Supports falls prevention and healthy aging initiatives

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
WorkBC — Wage Subsidy Program
Wage subsidy aids training and employment through subsidized wages

Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Zero-Emission Vehicle Incentives (ZEV Incentives)
Financial support for buying zero-emission vehicles
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George Ross Legacy Stewardship Program
Funding for stewardship projects in Metro Vancouver parks
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B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
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Resiliency Grants
Supports community emergency response and resilience initiatives

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ministerial Loan Guarantee Terms and Conditions
Guarantees housing loans for on-reserve projects

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Caldwell Foundation Camp Counselor Education Grant
College tuition support for camp counselors

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Heritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
Supports restoration and seismic upgrades of heritage building façades

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Emergency Management Assistance Program
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia, Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Terrace Bay, Township of Stone Mills, Township of St. Joseph, Township of Southgate, Township of South Algonquin, Town of Saugeen Shores, City of Sarnia, Township of Ryerson, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), Town of Renfrew, Town of Petawawa, Town of Penetanguishene, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Ramara, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Perth South, Town of Perth, Township of Melancthon, Town of LaSalle, City of Orillia, Township of Laurentian Valley (LV), Township of Brock, Township of West Lincoln, Municipality of Huron East, Town of Goderich, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), Municipality of Red Lake, Township of Guelph/Eramosa (GET), Town of Georgina, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of French River, Town of Fort Frances, Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA), Township of Essa, United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), Town of East Gwillimbury (EG), Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE), Town of Collingwood, City of Clarence-Rockland, CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Funding for First Nations emergency management and resilience

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Weaving Justice Grants
Financial support for Indigenous legal education and cultural activities

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Conservation Fund
Supports community-led conservation for fish and wildlife

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The Land for Wildlife Fund
Conservation land acquisition for fish and wildlife habitat

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
SVP Vancouver
Flexible multi-year support to build nonprofit capacity
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Commercial Energy Management Program
Funding for commercial energy savings projects

Expert AdviceClosed
Continuous Optimization Program
No-cost energy optimization support for commercial buildings

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Annual Foundation Grants
Supports community initiatives improving local quality of life
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Treaty Related Measures (TRM) Program
Funding for treaty negotiation consultation projects

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Delta Community Foundation
Supports community initiatives benefiting Delta residents

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FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Supports residual fibre utilization projects

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Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant
Supports arts and heritage initiatives for local residents

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Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant
Support arts and heritage initiatives for residents

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Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Professional Development Grant
Supports arts and heritage professional development initiatives

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Respiratory Grants
Support respiratory equipment, research, training, and care programs

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Post-Majority Support Services Funding
Funding for post-majority support services

Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Theatre Society Legacy Fund Grant
Support inclusive arts development and mentorship

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Network of Early Childhood Stakeholders (NECS) and Implementation of Early Learning and Child Care Initiatives in Francophone Official Language Minority Communities
Funding for Francophone early learning and child care coordination

Tax CreditsOpen
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Tax credit for BC film, television, animation and visual effects production
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Energy Efficiency for Rental Apartments and Accommodations Program
No-cost energy upgrades for rental buildings

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Workplace EV Charger Rebate Program
Rebates for workplace EV charger installation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Organic Waste-to-Energy
Funding for organic waste-to-energy projects

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New Ventures BC Competition
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives
Energy upgrade incentives for Indigenous communities

Grant and FundingClosed
City of Fort St. John - Grants in Aid
Supports community programs and facilities for residents

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Strong Roots Community Grant Program
Supports community-led resilience and sustainability projects

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Conference or Event Sponsorship Grant
Supports community events and conferences in Fort St. John

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First Nations Well Being Fund
Supports community well being and poverty reduction projects

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RDN Grants - Community Grants
Financial support for community-driven social programs and services.

Grant and FundingOpen
Neighbourhood Small Grants
Supports community projects with small funding in North Okanagan.

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Mary Wakefield Animal Welfare Grants
Supporting animal welfare projects in Fraser Valley

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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding
Funding for Indigenous participation in regulatory engagement
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