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Financial support for small or startup businesses
Partial subscription support for small Indigenous businesses
Last Update: May 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Limited funding helps small, Indigenous-owned businesses cover part of the cost of an ISNetworld subscription. It supports contractor pre-qualification for work with FortisBC.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Company profile
- Occupational health and safety questionnaire
- Sustainability and environmental questionnaire
- Indigenous relations questionnaire
- Incident statistics and safety documentation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small, Indigenous-owned businesses
Eligible expenses
- Partial cost of an ISNetworld subscription.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted through the online form.
- FortisBC reviews the request as part of its pre-qualification process.
- Applicants may be contacted for support or follow-up information.
Additional information
- Funding is limited.
- The support covers only part of the ISNetworld subscription cost.
- The program is aimed at small, Indigenous-owned businesses.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial support for small or startup businesses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial support for small or startup businesses. 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 Financial support for small or startup businesses?
Limited funding helps small, Indigenous-owned businesses cover part of the cost of an ISNetworld subscription. It supports contractor pre-qualification for work with FortisBC.
Who is eligible for the Financial support for small or startup businesses program?
To be eligible for the Financial support for small or startup businesses program, you must:
Small, Indigenous-owned business
ISNetworld subscription support
Seeking FortisBC pre-qualification
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial support for small or startup businesses?
You can contact FortisBC by email at indigenous.initiatives@fortisbc.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Financial support for small or startup businesses available?
The Financial support for small or startup businesses program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Financial support for small or startup businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial support for small or startup businesses is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Financial support for small or startup businesses?
Financial support for small or startup businesses is funded by FortisBC