Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of British Columbia (BC)
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. View Government of British Columbia (BC)'s website for more information.
98 programs
- Grant and FundingClosed
Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI)
Support for licensed child care fee reductionsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
ChildCareBC Maintenance Fund — Emergency Repair and Replacement
Emergency repairs for licensed child care facilitiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationBC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
ChildCareBC Maintenance Fund — Required Relocation
Emergency relocation support for child care facilitiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCanada 
Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : February 9, 2024
BC, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Emissions Performance Request for Proposals
Funding for industrial emissions reduction projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : May 22, 2026
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Innovation Accelerator Request for Proposals
Funding for clean industry technology trialsEligible Funding- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 19, 2026
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Project Feasibility Studies Request for Proposals
Funds feasibility studies for eligible CleanBC emissions-reduction and innovation projects before full delivery, helping assess technical, operational and economic viability.Eligible Funding- Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 26, 2026
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Funding for commercial zero-emission vehicle projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
BC, Canada - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Wage subsidy for summer student hiresEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesTimeline- Open Date : August 9, 2024
- Closing date : August 12, 2024
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Gaming Grants - Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Grants
Funding for PAC and DPAC student enrichmentEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $2,500
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : April 1, 2025
- Closing date : June 30, 2025
Victoria, BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Funding for forest-sector community training needsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesTimeline- Open Date : October 7, 2024
- Closing date : December 13, 2024
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream
Funding for Indigenous workforce training and supportsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Open Date : October 7, 2024
- Closing date : December 13, 2024
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Funding for training to address workforce shortagesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesTimeline- Open Date : October 7, 2024
- Closing date : December 13, 2024
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Disability Assistance (British Columbia)
Supports essential health and transportation costsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada - Other SupportClosed
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Online procurement marketplace for suppliers and buyersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationBC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement
Wage top-up for early childhood educatorsEligible Funding- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesTimeline- Closing date : December 31, 2025
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Farm Specific Management Program for Salmonella Dublin in B.C. Dairy Herds (Phase 2)
Support for dairy herd Salmonella controlEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : June 30, 2026
BC, Canada - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
Support for First Nations clean energy planningEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 68.18% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Closing date : April 30, 2026
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Funding for First Nations clean energy participationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 68.18% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Closing date : April 30, 2026
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Food Processor Productivity Program
Lean training and productivity support for B.C. processorsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationBC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Home Owner Grant for People with Disabilities
Property tax relief for eligible homeownersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 845 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 845 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Home Owner Grant for Spouse or Relative of Deceased Owner
Principal residence tax reliefEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 570 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsCanada - Tax CreditsClosed
Home Renovation Tax Credit for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Tax credit for accessible home renovationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationBC, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedInnovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technologyEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationTimeline- Closing date : June 3, 2024
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projectsInnovationTimeline- Open Date : May 4, 2026
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
BC, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
Funding for low-carbon community infrastructureEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 13,400,000 $
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Open Date : January 26, 2022
- Closing date : May 25, 2022
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program
Knowledge transfer for B.C. agriculture businessesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : September 30, 2022
BC, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedLight Reflecting Materials Program
Money for tree fruit producers in British ColumbiaEligible Funding- From $500 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyTimeline- Open Date : October 25, 2022
- Closing date : March 15, 2023
BC, Canada- Tax CreditsClosed
Municipal revitalization provincial property tax exemption
Provincial tax relief for eligible rental housingEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationBC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)
Funding for new farm business growth and infrastructureEligible Funding- From $1,250 to $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and RenovationBC, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedNew Ventures BC Competition
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British ColumbiaEligible Funding- From $200 to $250,000
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Open Date : July 1, 2024
- Closing date : October 31, 2024
BC, Canada- Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Novel Tools and Technology for HPAI Prevention Pilot Program
Supports HPAI prevention on poultry farmsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateTimeline- Open Date : June 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
BC, Canada 
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationTimeline- Open Date : January 16, 2023
- Closing date : February 10, 2023
BC, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Operational Start Up Fund for School Age Care
Startup support for new school-age care spacesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada 
Tax CreditsClosedPart 13 — Natural Gas Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), BC Ministry of FinanceTax credit for qualifying LNG businessesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada- Tax CreditsClosed
Recovery Benefit (Part 15, Income Tax Act, RSBC 1996, c.215)
Eligible tax relief for BC individualsEligible Funding- From $10 to $1,000
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationTimeline- Closing date : June 30, 2021
BC, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Supports rural economic development in British ColumbiaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationTimeline- Open Date : July 24, 2025
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
BC, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationBC, Canada - Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Venture Capital Corporation
Equity investments for BC businessesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovationBC, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedAlberta Ethnocultural Grant Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism, Government of Alberta, Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI)Funding for multicultural community initiativesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationAlberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedB.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationBC, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchivedIndigenous Business Advisory Centres
Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (BC) (NEDC)Expert advice for British Columbian Indigenous entrepreneursEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsBC, Canada
