Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of British Columbia
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Government of British Columbia actively invests in economic growth and community development by providing a variety of grants and funding opportunities for businesses and non-profit organizations. These initiatives are designed to stimulate innovation, support key industries, and enhance the quality of life for residents throughout the province.
57 opportunities available

Tax CreditsOpen
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Government of British ColumbiaTax credit for R&D in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Max. $3,000,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BCMoney to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
- Max. $300,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI)
Government of British ColumbiaWage subsidy for B.C's tech sector
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia Arts Council Funding
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for the arts in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia clean buildings tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceTax credit for energy-efficient retrofits in commercial buildings
Eligible Funding
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Government of British ColumbiaSupports business planning for B.C. agriculture and food sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $22,500
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES

Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British ColumbiaStimulate equity investments in local small businesses, fostering economic growth
Eligible Funding
- Max. $400,000
- 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

Grant and FundingOpen
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Government of British ColumbiaSupport for manufacturing companies in BC
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia logging tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceTax credit for income from logging operations in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia shipbuilding and ship repair industry tax credit
Government of British ColumbiaSupports tax credits for shipbuilding industry apprenticeship employers in BC
Eligible Funding
- Max. $7,875
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin RevUp
Columbia Basin TrustSupport to grow a startup in the Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
Market Validation Training Program
Government of British ColumbiaEarly-stage business validation training in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for manufacturing modernization and job creation in B.C
Eligible Funding
- Min. $100,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for indigenous workers training
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program
Ministry of AgricultureThe New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator (NEFBA) Program offers financial support to new agricultural producers in British Columbia for developing business plans and infrastructure investment to ensure commercial viability and income growth.
Eligible Funding
- Max. $3,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingClosed
CICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Other SupportOpen
Production Insurance
Government of British ColumbiaInsurance for agricultural crops in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Min. $5,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Beneficial Management Practices
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for beneficial agricultural management practices in B.C.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 37.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Government of British ColumbiaCompete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $200 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Open Innovation Program
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
- Max. $6,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Columbia Basin TrustBusiness advisory services in the Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change StrategyMoney for BC clean-energy projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia film and television tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceTax credits for eligible film and television productions in BC
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Expert AdviceOpen
New Ventures BC — Venture Accelerator Program
Government of British ColumbiaDistance accelerator for early-stage technology in BC
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY

Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Business Advisory Centres
Government of British ColumbiaExpert advice for British Columbian Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Fund
Government of British ColumbiaGrant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Government of British ColumbiaSupporting manufacturing growth and innovation across British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Government of British ColumbiaFinancial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Eligible Funding
- Max. $7,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British ColumbiaEquity investments for BC businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Wildlife Program
Government of British ColumbiaWildlife damage compensation for British Columbia farmers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Government of British ColumbiaFunding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Post-Farm Food Safety Program
Government of British ColumbiaCost-sharing program for enhancing BC food safety practices
Eligible Funding
- Max. $20,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia production services tax credit
Government of British ColumbiaTax incentives for film, television, and digital production companies
Eligible Funding
- Up to 28% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Government of British ColumbiaSupports rural economic growth, diversification, and infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Other SupportOpen
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Government of British ColumbiaOpportunities to sell to the Government of British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Government of British ColumbiaFunding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British ColumbiaMoney for pilots and commercialization in B.C
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Light Reflecting Materials Program
Government of British ColumbiaMoney for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund
Columbia Basin TrustFinancing for investment opportunities in Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceSupports corporations developing interactive digital media products in BC
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia mining exploration tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceTax credit supporting corporate mining exploration activities in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Tax CreditsOpen
Interactive digital media tax credit (B.C.)
Government of British ColumbiaTax credit for interactive digital media in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 17.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC
Government of British ColumbiaAnnual tax relief for employers based on payroll thresholds
Eligible Funding
- Up to 6% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Government of British ColumbiaMoney for skills training in the forest sector
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Government of British ColumbiaSupport for immediate workforce shortages within in-demand occupations
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Government of British ColumbiaMoney to hire students in the Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — British Columbia
Government of British ColumbiaInsurance to protect farming operations
Eligible Funding
- Max. $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
First Citizens Fund — Business Loan Program
Government of British ColumbiaBusiness loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Tax CreditsOpen
Training tax credit for employers
Government of British ColumbiaBritish Columbia apprentice training tax credit for employers
Eligible Funding
- Max. $6,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Grant and FundingClosed
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Government of British ColumbiaFunding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Government of British ColumbiaEncourages adoption of zero-emission vehicles in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000,000
- Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Expert AdviceOpen
Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Government of British ColumbiaSupport for Francophone SMEs in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
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

Grant and FundingOpen
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Government of British ColumbiaBusiness consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
- Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Tax CreditsOpen
BC book publishing tax credit
Government of British ColumbiaTax credit for British Columbia book publishers
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Government of British ColumbiaAgri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Government of British ColumbiaFinancial support for BC family and group child-care providers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects