PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
BC, Canada
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
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- Government of Canada
- Pacific Economic Development Canada
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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 a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost.
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Activities eligible for the Jobs and Growth Fund grant in British Columbia include:
- Supporting the development and adoption of clean technology
- Helping communities and businesses plan and drive sustainable economic growth
- Partnering with organizations to develop green regional clusters
- Empowering businesses owned or led by underrepresented groups
- Enhancing competitiveness through digital solutions adoption
- Supporting scale-up and market expansion activities in critical sectors such as health sciences and digital technology
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$250,000
Victoria
Launch a green energy consulting firm specializing in renewable technologies
$350,000
Burnaby
Create a platform for remote collaboration for women-led businesses
$340,000
Vancouver
Develop a digital marketplace for local artisans to sell eco-friendly products
$400,000
Kelowna
Develop an AI-driven tool for optimizing small-scale organic farming
$450,000
Richmond
Expand a health tech startup to offer remote medical consultations
$200,000
Surrey
Set up a recycling program to reduce waste in a community
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Eligibility criteria for this grant include activities that support the transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, advance Canada’s competitiveness, and strengthen capacity in critical sectors. Eligible applicants are businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and Indigenous organizations.
- Activities that support the transition to a green economy
- Activities that foster an inclusive recovery
- Activities that advance Canada’s competitiveness through digital adoption
- Activities that strengthen capacity in critical sectors
- Eligible applicants: businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and Indigenous organizations
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There are eligible types of companies for this grant. Eligible applicants include businesses and not-for-profit organizations, as well as Indigenous-led organizations and/or businesses.
- Businesses
- Not-for-profit organizations and community economic development partners
- Indigenous applicants
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for the grant:
- Sole proprietors are not eligible for this grant.
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There are eligible expenses under the Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia:
- Capital costs (equipment, machinery)
- Labour (wages, benefits)
- Marketing
- Costs related to intellectual property
- Technology development and commercial demonstrations
- Professional, advisory, technical services
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. 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
- Economic benefits: Ability to produce direct economic outcomes
- Management: Capability of the management team
- Financial: Financial capacity, confirmed funding, leverage from other funders
- Market: Nature and strength of demand for proposed products/services
- Technology readiness: Competitive advantage and advancement over existing technologies
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- Step 1: Determine eligibility and fit with program
- Step 2: Contact a PacifiCan officer for assistance and clarification
- Step 3: Gather and prepare all required information and documentation
- Step 4: Complete and submit the application
- Step 5: Await evaluation and decision on funding
Apply to this program