grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

If you are working on a project for your business to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s

grant_single_labels|projects

Eligible activities for this grant include:
  • Supporting the transition to a green economy
  • Fostering an inclusive recovery
  • Advancing Canada's competitiveness and growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through digital adoption
  • Strengthening capacity in sectors critical to Canada's recovery and growth
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$375,000

Ottawa
Construction of an inclusive community center for diversified social services.

$105,000

Vancouver
Development of a software platform for digital transformation in SMEs.

$257,500

Montreal
Upgrading of manufacturing equipment to improve energy efficiency in a textile factory.

$192,500

Toronto
Implementation of a vertical farming system to enhance food security.

$80,000

Edmonton
Development of a professional certification program for digital skills in underserved communities.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility criteria:
  • Businesses and not-for-profit organizations in British Columbia
  • Projects must support the transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, advance Canada’s competitiveness, or strengthen capacity in critical sectors
  • Indigenous-led organizations and businesses are strongly encouraged to apply

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible applicants for the Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia include businesses and not-for-profit organizations, with Indigenous-led organizations and businesses encouraged to apply:
  • Businesses are eligible, excluding sole proprietors.
  • Not-for-profit organizations and community economic development partners, including municipalities, post-secondary institutions, provinces, related entities, and Indigenous organizations are also eligible.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant:
  • Sole proprietors are not eligible for the Jobs and Growth Fund.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible costs may include capital costs (equipment, machinery), labour (wages, benefits), marketing, costs related to intellectual property, technology development, commercial demonstrations, professional, advisory, and technical services.
  • Capital costs (equipment, machinery)
  • Labour (wages, benefits)
  • Marketing
  • Costs related to intellectual property
  • Technology development and commercial demonstrations
  • Professional, advisory, technical services

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia. The applications will be evaluated based on program alignment, economic benefits, management capability, financial capacity, market demand, and technology readiness.
  • Program alignment: alignment with the 4 eligible activities of the program
  • Economic benefits: ability to produce direct economic outcomes
  • Management: capability of the management team
  • Financial: capacity of the organization and leverage from other funders
  • Market: strength of demand and competition
  • Technology readiness: competitive advantage and advancement over existing technologies

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Contact a PacifiCan officer
  • Connect with a PacifiCan officer before submitting the application
  • Ensure fit with the program and clarify any questions
  • Step 2: Submit application
  • Complete the application with all required details
  • Include confirmation of non-RDA funding at the time of application
  • Step 3: Evaluation process
  • Applications will be assessed based on program objectives and relative strengths
  • Evaluation areas include program alignment, economic benefits, management, financial capacity, market analysis, and technology readiness
Apply to this program