Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
Updated May 2026
Innovation Grants in British Columbia for 2026
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124 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedBusiness Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-upEligible Funding- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenGenome British Columbia — Sector Innovation Program
Funds genomics research addressing strategic challenges in key BC sectors- Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Societal Issues Competition
Funds qualitative research on societal issues of genomics in health - Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — Genomics Innovation Fund – Intake 002
Supports commercialization-focused genomics innovation projects across British Columbia 
Grant and FundingClosedInnovate BC — Ignite Program
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science- Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British ColumbiaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation 
Tax CreditsOpenBC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in British Columbia
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedDemo Recording
Support for B.C. artists to record demos- Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases - Team Award
Funding for BC-based Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research teams - Grant and FundingClosed
Tiny Foundation — General Funding
Support for research, journalism, and nonprofits 
Grant and FundingClosedMotorola Solutions Foundation
Supports first responders and STEM education initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children
Ranch-based support for children and families
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Industries Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Flow Capital — General Funding
Flexible growth capital for high-growth companies 
Grant and FundingClosedMichael Cuccione Foundation — Childhood Cancer Research Program
Supports childhood cancer research in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedChildren & Youth Equipment Grant Program
Support for adaptive snowsports equipment needs
Grant and FundingOpenIris Energy Community Grants Program
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedRegional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative in British Columbia
Supports innovative homebuilding in British Columbia
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenVantage Point bursaries - Free professional development workshops and labs
Bursaries for professional development workshops for Vancouver non-profits
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenBC Tech Growth Programs
Accelerator programs for British Columbia growth and scale-stage companies
Tax CreditsClosedBritish Columbia Manufacturing and Processing Tax Credit
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- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Thrive Impact Fund — General Funding
Flexible financing for BC impact organizationsEligible Funding- From $50,000 to $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation (CRYIF) Scholarship Program
Scholarships for volunteer-minded graduating students
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenAccelerate Okanagan — Venture Acceleration Program
Resources to take a BC business to market
Grant and FundingClosedArchitecture Foundation of British Columbia — Architectural Awards of Excellence
Recognizes excellence in architecture and design- Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia - Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award
Funding for innovative adult literacy programs - Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Funding for manufacturing growth projects in British Columbia - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Mulgrave Financial Assistance
Needs-based tuition support for Mulgrave families - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mental Health Grants and Awards
Funding for mental health research and innovation 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for Proposals in Advancing the Commercialization of Genomics Innovation
Supports commercialization of Canadian genomics innovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedClean Growth Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative low-carbon energy projects
Grant and FundingClosedResearch & Environment
Support for small regional conservation and research projects
Grant and FundingClosedKootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Funding for community projects and initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Call for applications to the Immunization Partnership Fund: Overview
Supports vaccine confidence and uptake in Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia - Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Support for BC business scale-up initiatives - Grant and FundingClosed
Shukhar Philanthropic Foundation — Student Sponsorship and Family Welfare
Support for students and vulnerable families in Gujarat 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedEquity Match Program
Matched equity support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in BC
Personalized advisory services for innovators in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosedCIHR Mental Health and Substance Use Responses to COVID-19 Funding
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research
Grant and FundingClosedWater Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI)
Supports collaborative water conservation and quality solutions- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Team Grants: Strengthening Resilient & Equitable Public Health Systems (STEPS)
Funding for public health systems research 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedIndependent Living BC Program
Subsidized assisted living with support services
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program
Early film development support for Indigenous creators - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Community Futures Stream
Financial support for COVID-19-affected rural businesses - Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Fund
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions 
Grant and FundingClosedBee BC Program
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPost-Farm Food Safety Program
Funding for food safety improvements in BC- Grant and FundingClosed
Homelessness Services Grants
Funding for Vancouver non-profits supporting people experiencing homelessness 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonRespiratory Grants
Support respiratory equipment, research, training, and care programs
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedBurcity International Development & Welfare Foundation — Community Support Programs
Community support for education and healthcare- Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia - Grant and FundingClosed
Public Art Grants
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenSFU VentureLabs
Scale-up support for science, cleantech and deeptech startups
- Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Tax credits for B.C. small business investmentEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Funding to recover Canada’s Indigenous-led aerospace sector in British Columbia 
Grant and FundingClosedPenticton Hospital Auxiliary — General Community Support and Fundraising
Community support and hospital fundraising initiative
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedLeaders in Action
Student leadership volunteer program with recognition
Grant and FundingClosedCICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management
Funding for BC-based innovators
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 FundingClosedKnowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant
Support sharing Indigenous-led research findings in communities
Grant and FundingClosedSt. George's School Foundation — General Funding
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- Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Funding for manufacturing growth and modernization - Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Equity investments for BC businesses - Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver 
Grant and FundingClosedProstate Cancer Foundation Canada - Grant-in-Aid / Research Awards Program
Supporting innovative prostate cancer research by BC investigators- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia
Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businesses - Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia - 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 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOrgan Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants
Seed funding for transplant research innovation- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Regional Innovation Ecosystems in British Columbia
Supports innovation ecosystems in British Columbia - Grant and FundingClosed
Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)
Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
Supports community-university partnership projects in British Columbia- Grant and FundingClosed
Music Company
Invests in B.C. music companies' business development and growth - Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC - Grant and FundingClosed
S.H. Cowell Foundation — Place-Based Community Funding
Place-based funding for community organizations - Grant and FundingClosed
Accessibility Projects Grants 2025/2026
Funding for accessibility-focused community projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTali's Fund — Research and Family Support
Support for childhood brain cancer research and families
Grant and FundingClosedBCAC — Arts Circulation and Touring – Organizations
Supports arts circulation and touring activities- Grant and FundingClosed
Domestic Industry Initiatives
Funding for strategic creative industry initiatives 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSocial Enterprise Fund
Support to launch and grow social enterprises- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals in Horizon AI - Global Advantage
Co-investment for applied AI projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation - Grant and FundingClosed
William (Willie) Freeburn Memorial Automotive Glass Trade Scholarship
Support for automotive glass trade studies