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Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Supports rural economic development in British Columbia
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
October 31, 2025
Opened July 24, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) funds eligible communities, Indigenous governments, and organizations in British Columbia for rural economic development projects, with up to $1,000,000 available. Eligible projects include community assessments, feasibility studies, and infrastructure construction or upgrades supporting economic diversification.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Capacity projects such as community assessment projects, capacity building projects, engagement projects, and staff recruitment and retention projects
- Development projects such as feasibility studies, business plans, program design, service planning, infrastructure planning, and planning activities related to workforce housing
- Implementation projects such as construction of a new economic asset or the upgrading of an existing asset, assets to support sector development and investment attraction, and economic programming, services, or operations
- Transition projects supporting communities experiencing a major economic change resulting from the loss of a major employer or urgent need related to a major economic project with significance for the region and province
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
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments
- Regional districts
- Indigenous governments and organizations
- Indigenous development corporations
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Limited Partnerships
- Communities designated Urban 1, Urban 2, or Urban 3 in the Eligibility Matrix
- Registered charities
Eligible expenses
- Costs incurred after approval and on or before the project completion date
- Capital purchases essential to project implementation, including equipment and/or furnishings essential to project operations and utility, electrical, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer set-up/connection services to the project site
- Staff salaries in the lead or partner organization(s) working directly on project activities
- Consulting services, project management, design/engineering costs, environmental reviews, and archaeological assessments
- Indigenous consultation, culturally relevant hospitality costs as part of the consultation process, communications, marketing or promotion-related costs, and travel, accommodation and meals related to the project based on government per diem rates
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
Selection criteria
- Eligible applications are reviewed and ranked against program priorities
- The highest scoring projects that best align with program objectives and provide the most complete responses are funded
How to apply
- Step 1
- Review the program guide and FAQ
- Confirm stream eligibility
- Step 2
- Discuss the project with program staff or a Regional Manager
- Create or update your Business BCeID
- Step 3
- Prepare the application form and required budget template
- Gather required supporting documents
- Step 4
- Submit the application through the online portal
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible applications are reviewed and ranked against program priorities after evaluation by program staff
- Decisions on applications will be communicated Spring 2026
- If your application is successful, you will be sent a grant letter outlining the terms and conditions of funding
- If you agree to the terms, the funds will be transferred to the organization
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) Program
What is the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)?
The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) funds eligible communities, Indigenous governments, and organizations in British Columbia for rural economic development projects, with up to $1,000,000 available. Eligible projects include community assessments, feasibility studies, and infrastructure construction or upgrades supporting economic diversification.
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:
The project must directly serve the applicant community
Each collaborating community must meet the funding category eligibility requirements
Previous REDIP recipients need complete projects and accepted final reporting before reapplying
What expenses are eligible under Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)?
Capacity projects such as community assessment projects, capacity building projects, engagement projects, and staff recruitment and retention projects
Development projects such as feasibility studies, business plans, program design, service planning, infrastructure planning, and planning activities related to workforce housing
Implementation projects such as construction of a new economic asset or the upgrading of an existing asset, assets to support sector development and investment attraction, and economic programming, services, or operations
Transition projects supporting communities experiencing a major economic change resulting from the loss of a major employer or urgent need related to a major economic project with significance for the region and province
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 the province of British Columbia.