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Grants and Funding for Financial Services in British Columbia in 2026

British Columbia offers a dynamic mix of grants, tax credits, and non-repayable funding designed for financial services, including fintech startups, credit unions, accounting firms, and wealth managers. Programs span innovation and R&D, hiring and training, export and commercialization, digital adoption, and cybersecurity. This directory helps organizations understand available options, compare eligibility, and plan strong applications across Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey, Kelowna, and beyond.

156 programs available
  • First Nations Market Housing Fund (FNMHF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Homeownership for Indigenous peoples

    First Nations Market Housing Fund (FNMHF)
    Capacity support for market-based housing
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Innovation and Growth Fund in Social Economy

    Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
    Revenue-based financing for social economy growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Joint FLI/FLS Investment Policy – Local Investment and Solidarity Funds

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • United Communities Credit Union logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Libro Credit Union - Grants & Partnerships

    United Communities Credit Union
    Funding for financial well-being initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 15, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Manitoba Finance logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Manitoba cooperative development tax credit

    Manitoba Finance
    Tax credit for Manitoba cooperative contributions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Québec Loan Fund logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Microcrédit

    Québec Loan Fund
    Financing for viable business start-up or growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services

    Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC)
    Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 99,999 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund (OGSF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund

    Olympia's Gift Scholarship Fund (OGSF)
    Funding for African descent students in business studies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Ontario, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed

    Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

    Québec International
    Business support for startups and growing companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Senegal Cooperation Call for Projects

    Government of Québec
    Support for Quebec-Senegal cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Raven Outcomes logo
    Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Raven Outcomes — Indigenous Outcomes Fund

    Raven Outcomes
    Indigenous-led outcomes finance for community solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre

    City of Trois-Rivières
    Financial support for downtown business development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2024
    • Closing date : July 31, 2024
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Saltire Foundation Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Saltire Scholars Internship Program

    Saltire Foundation Canada
    Supports a fully funded internship placement
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Sault College logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sault College — Student Financial Assistance

    Sault College
    Financial support for Sault College students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • CDE of the Laurentians (CDE) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Société d'investissement de capital Laurentides

    CDE of the Laurentians (CDE)
    Financing for business growth in the Laurentides
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Stormwater Incentive Program

    City of Hamilton
    Stormwater fee and incentive program
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Entreprendre Ici logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Support for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds

    Entreprendre Ici
    Business support network for diverse entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre Québécois de Développement Durable logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Sustainable financing

    Centre Québécois de Développement Durable
    Support for ESG integration in business financing
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Terro X

    Laval Economique
    Acceleration and networking for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan

    Town of Bracebridge
    Financial support for property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 24,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Gravenhurst Community Improvement Plan – Gravenhurst Urban Area

    Town of Gravenhurst
    Funding for property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Grimsby logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Grimsby — Community Funding Programs

    Town of Grimsby
    Supports local businesses and community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Township of Woolwich — Grants and Special Assistance

    Township of Woolwich
    Local funding for non-profit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Elmira, Ontario, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed

    ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

    ventureLAB
    AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 2, 2023
    • Closing date : August 6, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)

    Government of Canada
    Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 24, 2026
    Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingArchived

    Business growth — Éco-Capitale

    Quebec City
    Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

    Quebec City
    Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

    Quebec City
    Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Strategic Jobs Investment Fund (SJIF)

    Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
    Supports high-value job creation and strategic business investments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesArchived

    Infrastructure de recherche et développement

    Quebec City
    Funding for dedicated R&D infrastructure projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

    Quebec City
    Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2

    Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
    Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada