Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
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- Northern Development Initiative Trust
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Get a rebate of up to $30,000/year to cover 50% of the cost of external business consulting projects that focus on increased resiliency, productivity, revenues, profitability and/or job creation.
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
- Applicants must be located/headquartered within the Northern Development Initiative Trust region.
- Businesses must be privately owned, incorporated, have less than 500 employees, and revenues less than $100 million.
- Eligible industries include accommodation, agriculture, aquaculture, energy, forestry, high tech, hospitality, industrial supply chain, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, retail, retail service, tourism operators, and transportation.
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Eligible companies for this grant must be located within the Northern Development Initiative Trust region, privately owned, incorporated, have less than 500 employees, and revenues less than $100 million. First Nations businesses in eligible industries, First Nations development corporations, community contribution companies, and specific not-for-profit organizations focused on job and economic benefit creation are also eligible.
- Privately owned businesses
- Incorporated businesses
- Less than 500 employees
- Revenues less than $100 million
- First Nations businesses in eligible industries
- First Nations development corporations
- Community contribution companies
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Customized workplace health and safety plan
- Development of marketing strategy
- Development of operational efficiencies
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The selection criteria include:
- Applicant location/headquarters within the Northern Development Initiative Trust region
- Privately owned, incorporated businesses with less than 500 employees and revenues under $100 million
- First Nations businesses in eligible industries, First Nations development corporations, and select not-for-profit organizations
- Projects focusing on resiliency, productivity, revenues, profitability, and job creation
- Applicant contribution of minimum 25% of the project budget
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- Contact Northern Development staff to discuss the proposed project and eligibility to the funding program.
- Request an application form by emailing info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca.
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info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca
Apply to this program
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate Program Overview
The Competitiveness Consulting Rebate program offers small and medium-sized businesses in eligible industries a rebate of up to 50% to a yearly maximum of $30,000 for customized consulting services aimed at enhancing resiliency, productivity, revenues, profitability, and job creation.
Exploring the Competitiveness Consulting Rebate Program
The Competitiveness Consulting Rebate program, administered by the Northern Development Initiative Trust, provides a valuable opportunity for businesses located within the trust region to access financial assistance for external business consulting projects. This program caters to privately owned, incorporated entities with less than 500 employees and revenues below $100 million, as well as select First Nations businesses, development corporations, and community contribution companies.
Eligible industries span a diverse range including accommodation, agriculture, aquaculture, energy, forestry, high tech, hospitality, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, retail, tourism operators, transportation, and more. Through this initiative, businesses can engage in projects such as developing marketing strategies, operational efficiencies, workplace health and safety plans, and innovative initiatives to drive growth and success.
Applicants to the program must contribute a minimum of 25% of the project budget, with the potential to receive a rebate of up to 50% of the total costs, up to a maximum of $30,000 annually. By leveraging this funding opportunity, businesses can gain access to valuable consulting services that can significantly impact their operations and competitive edge in the market.
For businesses seeking to enhance their resilience, productivity, and overall competitiveness, the Competitiveness Consulting Rebate program serves as a strategic avenue to collaborate with external consultants and experts. The program's focus on job creation and economic benefit aligns with the broader goal of fostering growth and sustainability within the region's business community.
Interested businesses should carefully review the program guidelines and reach out to Northern Development staff for assistance with the application process. By tapping into this rebate program, businesses can unlock new opportunities for growth, innovation, and long-term success in their respective industries.
