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BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Supporting manufacturing growth and innovation across British Columbia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund provides non-repayable funding up to $10 million to support modernization and growth in manufacturing sectors, focusing on economic resilience and sustainability. Eligible activities include infrastructure investments, technology upgrades, and the development of innovative processes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Manufacture of value-added forestry products from biomass or other alternatives.
- Building or expanding a manufacturing facility.
- Refitting idle community assets like unused mill sites for new or updated manufacturing purposes.
- Upgrading equipment or machinery to support new product lines.
- Adopting innovative processes to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
- Retrofitting a processing facility to incorporate new technology and processes.
- Completing a business case to expand operations or diversify product lines.
- Conducting operational or technical assessments to boost productivity or introduce new technology.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and for-profit organizations
- Entities with for-profit manufacturing operations
- Indigenous and First Nation-owned enterprises
- Forestry sector companies
- Aerospace sector companies
- Agritech sector companies
- Food and beverage processing companies
- Metals and machinery sector companies
- Biomanufacturing sector companies
- Industrial Marine/Shipbuilding sector companies
Who is not eligible
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Industry associations.
- Post-secondary institutions.
- Crown corporations.
- Local government and municipalities (unless in partnership with an eligible applicant).
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures including equipment, machinery, technology, and construction materials.
- Wage or contract costs for net new and project-specific labour.
- Material transportation costs.
- Installation and implementation costs.
- Professional, contractor, and subcontractor fees.
- Freight or material transportation costs.
- Other time-limited costs directly related to project implementation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies operating within British Columbia (B.C.)
Additional information
- Projects within the forestry sector, as well as those located in rural, remote, or forestry-dependent communities, will be given priority.
- Indigenous-led projects or those benefiting Indigenous Peoples are highly encouraged and prioritized.
- The funding is structured as non-repayable contributions, disbursed based on project milestones.
- Businesses are encouraged to secure additional funding from other sources to demonstrate the project's viability.
- Reports on progress, financials, and project outcomes are required throughout and after project completion.
- A follow-up survey focusing on measurable outcomes is required up to two years post-project completion.
- Successful applications are subject to audit at any time to ensure compliance with funding terms.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)?
The BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund provides non-repayable funding up to $10 million to support modernization and growth in manufacturing sectors, focusing on economic resilience and sustainability. Eligible activities include infrastructure investments, technology upgrades, and the development of innovative processes.
How much funding can be received?
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) program?
To be eligible for the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) program, you must:
Must be a registered business or for-profit organization in B.C.
Entities must operate in the manufacturing sector and have established operations with an existing employee base.
Applicants need to be in a financially viable position with a business plan showing current or projected growth.
What expenses are eligible under BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)?
Manufacture of value-added forestry products from biomass or other alternatives.
Building or expanding a manufacturing facility.
Refitting idle community assets like unused mill sites for new or updated manufacturing purposes.
Upgrading equipment or machinery to support new product lines.
Adopting innovative processes to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
Retrofitting a processing facility to incorporate new technology and processes.
Completing a business case to expand operations or diversify product lines.
Conducting operational or technical assessments to boost productivity or introduce new technology.
Who can I contact for more information about the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at ManufacturingJobsFund@gov.bc.ca.
Where is the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) available?
The BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) is a Grant and Funding
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