Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bright Beacon Foundation — General Funding
Capital and training for underrepresented founders
Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding for Financial Services in British Columbia in 2026
Accelerate your fintech, insurtech, regtech, or wealth management project with targeted public funding. Access expert guidance and a clear path from eligibility to application.
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.
155 programs available
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
For applicants
Support for system-changing initiatives across Canada 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenRoyal Business Operating Line of Credit
Flexible revolving credit to manage business cash flow needs
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSelf Employment Training
Online government-funded training for aspiring entrepreneurs in Alberta
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedExport Development Canada Business Credit Availability Program (EDC BCAP)
Flexible financing for COVID-19-impacted businesses
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenIndigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Loan Guarantees
Loan guarantee support for Indigenous business projects- Tax CreditsClosed
Eligibility Attestation for the Ristourne à impôt différé
Eligibility attestation for deferred tax rebate 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedAkaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing
Business financing and support for local small businesses
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for expressions of interest to become a social finance wholesaler under the Social Finance Fund: Closed
Supports social finance investment in Canada- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Term Loans
Financing for business property, equipment, and debt refinancing - Grant and FundingClosed
Addressing the root causes of irregular migration through economic empowerment in Honduras
Economic empowerment to reduce irregular migration in Honduras 
Grant and FundingClosedBOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenBDC Capital — Venture Capital
Venture capital for Canadian technology companies
Grant and FundingOpenCanada-Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG)
Employer-led training support for businesses
Grant and FundingClosedRC7207-1 QST Rebate Application and Election for Pension Entities that are Selected Listed Financial Institutions for GST/HST Purposes Only
QST rebate form for selected pension entities
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedShared Equity Mortgage Providers Fund
Lending support for shared equity mortgage providers- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Supports international poverty reduction and development initiatives abroad 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenEDC — Export Guarantee Program
Guarantee-backed working capital financing for exporters
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTown of Gravenhurst Community Improvement Plan – Gravenhurst Urban Area
Funding for downtown property improvement projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Horizon AI - Technology Commercialization
AI commercialization support for Canadian solutions
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenQuebec International — International recruiting
International hiring support in Québec City
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDesjardins — Bridge financing
Short-term loan to cover temporary cash flow needs
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBuild Canada Homes - Investment Policy Framework
Federal support for affordable housing projectsAccess over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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Tax CreditsOpenTax credit for a new financial services corporation
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Climate focus area
Support for climate solutions in Canada 
- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Accessible Canada Contributions – Phase 1 – Partnerships projects
Funding for disability partnership projects 
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenTechnology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedAlberta Indian Investment Corporation
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCanada–Japan Keihanna Global Acceleration Program—Spring 2026
Support for Canada-Japan innovation partnerships
Grant and FundingClosedAide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist Scope
Funding for tourist festivals and recurring events
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedTownship of Woolwich — Grants and Special Assistance
Local funding for non-profit community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedRevitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
Financial support for downtown business development- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Career Development Grants
Funding for women’s career advancement training 
Tax CreditsClosedRecognition as an Eligible Research Consortium
Recognition for eligible pre-competitive research consortia- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Capital lending
Financing for social economy business capitalization - Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Gravenhurst Community Improvement Program (CIP)
Supports property and business improvement projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation 
Grant and FundingClosedMindset Social Innovation Foundation — General Funding
Supports solutions to complex social problems
Grant and FundingClosedInvestor Education and Protection Grants Program
Supports investor education and protection initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedOlympia's Gift Scholarship Fund
Funding for African descent students in business studies
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedEvol — Conventional start-up loan
Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses- Tax CreditsOpen
Payroll tax credit – CFI
Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal - Tax CreditsClosed
Eligibility Certificate – New Corporation Dedicated to the Commercialization of Intellectual Property
Tax holiday for IP commercialization in Quebec 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedNuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation — Business Financing and Advisory Services
Financing and advisory support for Indigenous businesses- Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Salama SHIELD Foundation — General Funding
Community-based microfinance and health support 
- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Community Development Assistance Fund
Community funding for collective and impactful projects 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenScotiabank — Term Loan for business
Financing for fixed asset purchases with competitive interest rates
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Support for culture and heritage initiatives
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