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.

85 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC Industry Fund - Project Feasibility Studies Request for Proposals
Government of British Columbia (BC)
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 projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 26, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), CleanBC
Funding for commercial zero-emission vehicle projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 33% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025
BC, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Columbia Basin Trust
Wage subsidy for summer student hires
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : August 9, 2024
Closing date : August 12, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Government of British Columbia (BC), WorkBC
Funding for forest-sector community training needs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : October 7, 2024
Closing date : December 13, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream
Government of British Columbia (BC), WorkBC
Funding for Indigenous workforce training and supports
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : October 7, 2024
Closing date : December 13, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream
Government of British Columbia (BC), WorkBC
Funding for training to address workforce shortages
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : October 7, 2024
Closing date : December 13, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Disability Assistance (British Columbia)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supports essential health and transportation costs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Online procurement marketplace for suppliers and buyers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Emergency Benefit for Workers
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Emergency support for eligible B.C. workers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Annual payroll tax on B.C. remuneration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Farm Specific Management Program for Salmonella Dublin in B.C. Dairy Herds (Phase 2)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Support for dairy herd Salmonella control
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Support for First Nations clean energy planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 68.18% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for First Nations clean energy participation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 68.18% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Processor Productivity Program
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Government of British Columbia (BC)
Lean training and productivity support for B.C. processors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Home Owner Grant for People with Disabilities
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Property tax relief for eligible homeowners
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 845 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Home Owner Grant for Seniors
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Property tax relief for eligible seniors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 845 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Home Owner Grant for Spouse or Relative of Deceased Owner
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Principal residence tax relief
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 570 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Home Renovation Tax Credit for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Tax credit for accessible home renovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Innovate BC
Support for B.C. SMEs piloting new technology
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 3, 2024
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Interactive Fund
Government of British Columbia (BC), Creative BC
Support for B.C. interactive digital creators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 4, 2026
Closing date : June 15, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Knowledge transfer for B.C. agriculture businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2022
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Light Reflecting Materials Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Money for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $30,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Open Date : October 25, 2022
Closing date : March 15, 2023
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Funding for new farm business growth and infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $15,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2023
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Ventures BC Competition
Government of British Columbia (BC), New Ventures BC (NVBC)
Compete for start-up cash and prizes in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
From $200 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
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
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF), Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supports HPAI prevention on poultry farms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Open Innovation Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)
Funding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 16, 2023
Closing date : February 10, 2023
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PAC and DPAC Grants
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Extracurricular support for school communities
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Part 13 — Natural Gas Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Tax credit for qualifying LNG businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Recovery Benefit (Part 15, Income Tax Act, RSBC 1996, c.215)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Eligible tax relief for BC individuals
Eligible Funding
From $10 to $1,000
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2021
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supports rural economic development in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 24, 2025
Closing date : October 31, 2025
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British Columbia (BC), BC Ministry of Finance
Equity investments for BC businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Young Parent Program
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Child care support for young parents
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta 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 initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Government of British Columbia (BC), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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 projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Indigenous Business Advisory Centres
Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (BC) (NEDC)
Expert advice for British Columbian Indigenous entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Government of British Columbia (BC)

CleanBC Industry Fund - Project Feasibility Studies Request for Proposals

CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program

Columbia Basin Trust — Summer Works Program

Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream

Community Workforce Response Grant — Indigenous Communities Stream

Community Workforce Response Grant — Workforce Shortages Stream

Disability Assistance (British Columbia)

Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia

Emergency Benefit for Workers

Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC

Farm Specific Management Program for Salmonella Dublin in B.C. Dairy Herds (Phase 2)

First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding

First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding

Food Processor Productivity Program

Home Owner Grant for People with Disabilities

Home Owner Grant for Seniors

Home Owner Grant for Spouse or Relative of Deceased Owner

Home Renovation Tax Credit for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

Innovate BC — BC Fast Pilot program

Interactive Fund

Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program

Light Reflecting Materials Program

New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)

New Ventures BC Competition

Novel Tools and Technology for HPAI Prevention Pilot Program

Open Innovation Program

PAC and DPAC Grants

Part 13 — Natural Gas Tax Credit

Recovery Benefit (Part 15, Income Tax Act, RSBC 1996, c.215)

Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)

Venture Capital Corporation

Young Parent Program

Alberta Ethnocultural Grant Program

B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2

Indigenous Business Advisory Centres