Jobs and Growth Fund in Western Canada

• Financial statements for the past 2 years
• Interim financial statements
• Forecasted income statements and cash flows
• Confirmed funding information
• Jobs and Growth supplemental form

Who is eligible?

• Businesses, including co-operatives
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Community economic development partners
• Indigenous organizations and businesses

Eligible expenses

• Capital costs such as equipment purchase and installation
• Non-capital costs such as salaries and professional fees
• Project-related costs that are clearly verifiable

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Costs incurred before the agreement start date
• In-kind contributions

Eligible geographic areas

• Western Canada

• Alignment with program objectives
• Expected job creation and long-term resilience
• Contribution to a green, inclusive, digital, or critical-sector outcome
• Likelihood of achieving the stated economic benefits

• Step 1: Review the applicant guide
  • Read the guide before starting the application.
• Step 2: Complete the supplemental form
  • Fill out the required supplemental form.
  • Submit it with the online application.
• Step 3: Submit the online application
  • Complete the Jobs and Growth Fund application form online.
  • Upload the required supporting documents.
  • Submit the application through the online portal.

• Applications are accepted on a continuous intake basis.
• The application is reviewed after submission and may be followed by requests for more information or clarification.
• A funding decision is made after all required information is received.
• An agreement comes into effect before eligible project costs can be reimbursed.