Closed
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Supports rural economic development in British Columbia
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 24, 2025
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Location
Pacific, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
REDIP provides up to $1,000,000 for rural economic development projects in British Columbia. It supports capacity building, development, implementation, and transition projects that strengthen local economies and infrastructure.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 24, 2025
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Pacific
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Economic capacity building projects
- Business and economic diversification planning
- Implementation of economic services or programs
- Construction or upgrading of economic infrastructure
- Transition projects linked to major economic change
Documents Needed
- Completed project budget template
- Direct Deposit Form and void cheque
- Partnership letter(s), if applicable
- Required supporting documents for the selected stream
- .KML file for certain implementation projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments
- Regional districts
- Indigenous governments and organizations
- Indigenous development corporations
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Federal entities and federal Crown corporations
- Businesses and limited partnerships as lead applicants
- Political parties, political action groups, and lobby groups
- Registered charities as lead applicants
- Applicants not operating in British Columbia
Eligible expenses
- Project-related staff salaries and wages
- Capital purchases, equipment, and furnishings
- Consulting, project management, and design fees
- Environmental reviews and archaeological assessments
- Communications, marketing, travel, and consultation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land acquisition
- GST and PST
- Financing costs and interest charges
- Routine repairs and maintenance
- Residential housing construction and unrelated recreation or emergency assets
Eligible geographic areas
- Communities outside Metro Vancouver and the Capital Regional District
- Rural 1, Rural 2, and Rural 3 communities in British Columbia
- All Indigenous communities in British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility after submission.
- Eligible applications are assessed and ranked against program priorities.
- The program may request additional information during review.
- Applicants are notified of the decision in Spring 2026.
- Successful applicants sign a grant agreement before funds are transferred.
Additional information
- Business BCeID is required to apply and to access reporting.
- Applicants with projects of $500,000 or more are asked to meet program staff before applying.
- Funding decisions for the 2025-26 intake will be announced in Spring 2026.
- Successful applicants receive a grant letter before funds are transferred.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP). 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 Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)?
REDIP provides up to $1,000,000 for rural economic development projects in British Columbia. It supports capacity building, development, implementation, and transition projects that strengthen local economies and infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) program?
To be eligible for the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) program, you must:
Project must serve the applicant community.
Applicant must fit the funding stream.
Business BCeID required.
What expenses are eligible under Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)?
Economic capacity building projects
Business and economic diversification planning
Implementation of economic services or programs
Construction or upgrading of economic infrastructure
Transition projects linked to major economic change
Who can I contact for more information about the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at RuralDevelopment@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 1-250-356-7950.
Where is the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) available?
The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) program is available Pacific, British Columbia.