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Grants and Funding for Small Businesses in British Columbia

This directory narrows business funding to opportunities associated with both a small-business profile and British Columbia. Compare the live results by project purpose, region, industry, and funding mechanism, then confirm how each source defines business size and provincial connection. Broaden to a British Columbia or Canada-wide directory when one of those conditions is flexible.

57 programs
  • Accelerate Okanagan (AO) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program

    Mentoring to grow a BC startup
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    BC, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
    Eligible 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 projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
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  • Alacrity Canada logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Clean tech scale-up

    Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Coast Funds logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Coast Funds Economic Development Fund

    Funding for sustainable economic development in Indigenous communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 9, 2024
    BC, Canada
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  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

    Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $30,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    BC, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Digital Technology Cluster

    Funding for collaborative digital innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    BC, Canada
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  • Genome British Columbia logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Genome Funding Opportunities

    Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Industries Innovation Fund

    Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    BC, Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia

    Quantum commercialization support in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    BC, Canada
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  • Simon Fraser University 4D LABS logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    SFU 4D LABS

    Open-access materials research facility
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    BC, Canada
  • Simon Fraser University VentureLabs logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    SFU VentureLabs

    IP education, mentorship and funding for startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    BC, NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate

    Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • CleanBC logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceSuspended

    CleanBC — Custom-Lite Program

    Support for commercial building emissions reduction
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible 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 projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    BC, Canada
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  • Innovate BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program

    Cost-shared funding for B.C. farms adopting new technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • From $300 to $150,000
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 27, 2023
    • Closing date : December 22, 2023
    BC, Canada
  • Business for the Arts logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business / Arts - artsvest Regional

    Sponsorship capacity-building for cultural organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Creative BC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Foundations

    Funding for inclusive music business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 28, 2026
    • Closing date : March 25, 2026
    BC, Canada
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  • FortisBC logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Commercial Energy Assessment Program

    Free energy assessment for eligible businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program

    Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • Small Business BC logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Small Business BC

    Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 1, 2024
    • Closing date : August 16, 2024
    BC, Canada
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)

    Supports small food processors to scale up operations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 21, 2023
    • Closing date : November 2, 2023
    BC, Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia

    Invests strategically in British Columbia's tourism sector growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Transit Shelter Advertising Program

    Free advertising space for Vancouver non-profit arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Vancouver, BC, Canada

Questions about small business funding in British Columbia

Guidance on provincial connection, business size, project evidence, and broader searches.

Who and what does this British Columbia small-business directory cover?

It is designed for organizations that may meet a current listing’s small-business definition and its British Columbia location or benefit requirements. The filters create a focused shortlist, but they do not establish incorporation, ownership, employee, revenue, project-site, or sector eligibility. Those details remain specific to each funding source.

Can regional location within British Columbia affect the shortlist?

Yes. Some opportunities may distinguish the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, northern, coastal, rural, remote, or community-based activity. Record where the organization operates, where the work will occur, and who will benefit. If a regional condition matters, use a narrower location path only when the live filters support it.

What project themes can help a British Columbia small business search?

Useful themes include productivity, technology adoption, commercialization, workforce development, market expansion, environmental improvements, facilities, and community economic activity. Choose the theme that best describes the proposed change, not the one that produces the longest list. Then compare the current listing’s intended outcomes, stage, and cost categories.

Which documents can support a British Columbia small-business application?

A useful starting file includes registration and ownership records, employee or revenue information relevant to size, financial statements, a project plan, a cost breakdown, quotes, and evidence of the British Columbia work site or operating activity. Add permits, partner letters, or technical material only when the project and source require them.

Which directory should I try if this combined shortlist is too narrow?

Keep the condition that is genuinely fixed. If the organization must operate in British Columbia but size is uncertain, use the broader provincial directory. If small-business status matters more than province, review the Canada-wide small-business directory. A project or industry directory can be better when the planned work is the strongest qualifier.

Why should project commitments be reviewed before applying?

Some funding sources assess whether work, contracts, purchases, or hiring began before an eligible application or approval point. Build a dated project plan and identify commitments that cannot wait. Confirm the current timing rule before signing or spending, because a good location and size match does not protect costs committed too early.

What does a strong match in this directory still not prove?

It does not prove final eligibility, expense approval, availability, or funding success. A source may apply narrower rules for legal structure, ownership, sector, financial capacity, project location, expected outcomes, or application timing. Use the directory to prioritize research, then verify material conditions with the current funder guidance.