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Economic Infrastructure Program - British Columbia - Canada
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Economic Infrastructure Program

Supports major infrastructure projects boosting local and regional economies
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Last Update: March 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 30, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The Economic Infrastructure Program offers up to $300,000 in grant funding to support major infrastructure projects that enhance local and regional economies in central and northern British Columbia. Eligible activities include the development or upgrade of public multi-use facilities and capital investments such as airports, greenhouses, energy diversification, and industrial park development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 30, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Construction or enhancement of public multi-use facilities.
  • Capital investments in airports.
  • Development or expansion of commercial greenhouses.
  • Implementation or upgrade of communications infrastructure.
  • Projects focused on energy diversification.
  • Upgrading commercial buildings.
  • Development of industrial parks.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Local governments
  • Registered not-for-profit organizations
  • Registered First Nation bands
  • Wholly owned First Nation development corporations

Who is not eligible

  • Companies or organizations located outside Northern Development’s service region (central and northern British Columbia).
  • Private businesses that are not registered not-for-profits, local governments, First Nation bands, or wholly owned First Nation development corporations.
  • Entities applying for projects that would displace any level of government from its core obligations (e.g., infrastructure projects such as paving, sidewalks, sewer/water).

Eligible expenses

  • Capital expenditures directly related to the project.
  • Contractor fees for project work.
  • Incremental third-party project management fees.
  • Rental costs for tools and equipment used during construction.
  • Wages for direct project labour (with appropriate documentation).
  • Employer contributions to CPP, EI, and pension (up to the stated maximum).
  • PST (Provincial Sales Tax) related to eligible project costs.
  • In-kind (volunteer) labour contributions (valued at the set hourly rates and properly documented).
  • Internal equipment use (heavy equipment or machinery owned by the applicant, calculated and documented at the allowed hourly rate).
  • Monetized donations (donated materials, equipment, or services from third parties, with documented confirmation and receipts).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Applicants must be located within Northern Development’s service region in central and northern British Columbia.

Additional information

  • Reporting requirements vary depending on the grant amount, with ongoing deliverables reports required after project completion.
  • Applicants must provide "before" photos as part of their application documentation.
  • Only completed applications with all supporting documents submitted electronically through the Online Application System will be reviewed.
  • Applications received after the intake deadline will be moved to the next funding cycle for consideration.

Contacts

info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca
250-561-2525

Frequently Asked Questions about the Economic Infrastructure Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Economic Infrastructure Program. 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 Economic Infrastructure Program?

The Economic Infrastructure Program offers up to $300,000 in grant funding to support major infrastructure projects that enhance local and regional economies in central and northern British Columbia. Eligible activities include the development or upgrade of public multi-use facilities and capital investments such as airports, greenhouses, energy diversification, and industrial park development.

How much funding can be received?

Economic Infrastructure Program Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Economic Infrastructure Program program?

To be eligible for the Economic Infrastructure Program program, you must: Applicant must be located within Northern Development's service region. Eligible entities: local governments, registered not-for-profits, registered First Nation bands, wholly owned First Nation development corporations.

What expenses are eligible under Economic Infrastructure Program?

Construction or enhancement of public multi-use facilities. Capital investments in airports. Development or expansion of commercial greenhouses. Implementation or upgrade of communications infrastructure. Projects focused on energy diversification. Upgrading commercial buildings. Development of industrial parks.

Who can I contact for more information about the Economic Infrastructure Program?

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 Economic Infrastructure Program available?

The Economic Infrastructure Program program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Economic Infrastructure Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Economic Infrastructure Program is a Grant and Funding

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