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Business Advisory Supports
Funding for professional business support services
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- Funding available
- $ 1,000 - $ 30,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
- Deadline
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $30,000, covering up to 85% of eligible project costs, with up to $50,000 available for more complex projects. It supports third-party professional services for small businesses addressing tariff-related impacts and employment needs.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $30,000
- Minimum funding
- $1,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 85%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop team skills
- Automate business operations
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase operational productivity
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- British Columbia
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- From $ 30,000 to $ 100,000,000 in revenue
- Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized businesses
- First Nation businesses in eligible industries
- First Nation development corporations
- Community contribution companies
- Eligible not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Businesses without a major facility and key decision makers in the Northern Development Initiative Trust region
- Start-ups without revenue
- Publicly traded companies
- Businesses with 500 employees or more
- Municipalities, regional districts, and First Nation bands
Eligible expenses
- Consulting fees from Canadian consultants
- Consultant travel costs within Canada
- Legal and accounting services
- Other project-related costs approved by Northern Development
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operational costs and staff wages
- Management or staff travel costs
- Consultant administration or management fees
- Equipment or tool purchases
- Costs incurred before funding approval
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Development Initiative Trust region
- Northern British Columbia rural and remote communities
Activities funded
- Business planning and strategic planning support
- Market development and business development studies
- Human resource, operations, and management advisory work
- Accounting, legal, and project scoping services
- Innovation, automation, and digital adoption consulting
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program materials
- Read the application guide and program details carefully.
- Prepare the required project and consultant information.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Fill in the project description, budget, and funding information.
- Upload the consultant proposal and any supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit electronically
- Send the completed application through the Online Application System.
- Ensure the budget and funding sources are balanced before submitting.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- Northern Development reviews completed applications and issues a decision.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Detailed project budget
- Detailed consultant proposal
- Funding confirmation documents, if applicable
- Other supporting documents, if applicable
Selection criteria
- Strength of the application and proposed deliverables
- Applicant and Northern Development contribution to the project budget
- Clear explanation of tariff-related impact and project response
- Expected employment, revenue, and cost-saving outcomes
- Quality of the consultant proposal
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Northern Development carries out due diligence and may contact other organizations during review.
- Applicants are notified of the decision within about 30 business days after a completed application is received.
- If approved, the applicant must sign an agreement before funding is accessed.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Projects must be completed and reported before another application is submitted.
- Applicants may request an advance after signing an agreement, subject to approval.
- Northern Development may ask for further supporting documents during the application review.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Advisory Supports Program
What is the Business Advisory Supports?
This program offers up to $30,000, covering up to 85% of eligible project costs, with up to $50,000 available for more complex projects. It supports third-party professional services for small businesses addressing tariff-related impacts and employment needs.
How much funding can be received?
Business Advisory Supports Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Business Advisory Supports program?
To be eligible for the Business Advisory Supports program, you must:
Located in the Northern Development region
Operates in an eligible sector
Project addresses tariff impacts
What expenses are eligible under Business Advisory Supports?
Consulting fees from Canadian consultants
Consultant travel costs within Canada
Legal and accounting services
Other project-related costs approved by Northern Development
Who can I contact for more information about the Business Advisory Supports?
You can contact Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) by email at info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca or by phone at 250-561-2525.
Where is the Business Advisory Supports available?
The Business Advisory Supports program is available the province of British Columbia.