PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
BC, Canada
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
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- grant_single|closingDateMarch 31, 2024
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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 (PacifiCan)
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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 non-repayable contribution for up to 90% of the project’s cost.
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This grant provides specific funding conditions designed to support eligible projects and organizations effectively, ensuring long-term growth and competitiveness.
- The maximum funding available for a project is $10 million.
- Eligible businesses can receive interest-free repayable funding for up to 50% of eligible costs.
- Eligible not-for-profit organizations can receive non-repayable funding for up to 90% of eligible costs.
- Not-for-profit organizations undertaking commercial projects will be considered businesses for funding purposes.
- Funding stacking is limited to up to 75% of eligible costs for businesses or commercial projects from all three levels of governments.
- Indigenous clients may receive funding for up to 100% of eligible project costs in exceptional cases.
- Other sources of funding must be confirmed at the time of application.
- Repayable contributions require no security/collateral and have a one-year grace period after project completion, followed by equal monthly payments over five years, and early repayment incurs no penalty.
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This grant supports activities that drive sustainable economic growth and foster inclusivity across various sectors in British Columbia. The eligible projects focus on transitioning to a green economy, supporting underrepresented groups, advancing competitiveness through digital adoption, and strengthening critical sectors in Canada.
- Supporting the development and adoption of clean technology and driving clean, sustainable economic growth.
- Partnering with organizations to catalyze the development of green regional clusters and transition businesses to a green economy.
- Supporting businesses owned or led by underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples and members of racialized communities.
- Increasing participation of underrepresented groups in the economy by supporting not-for-profits that provide training and access to resources.
- Advancing Canada’s competitiveness by supporting the development or adoption of digital solutions to enhance productivity and growth.
- Supporting scale-up and market expansion activities in sectors like value-added agriculture, advanced manufacturing, health sciences, and digital technology.
- Supporting supply chain adaptation and diversification to build Canadian capacity in critical sectors such as food production and medical supplies.
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$ 450,000
Create an inclusive workforce training program for underrepresented groups
$ 1,170,000
Launch a digital solutions hub to support SMEs in enhancing productivity
$ 585,000
Develop a new line of bioplastic products to reduce environmental impact
$ 1,035,000
Support scale-up and market expansion of organic agriculture products
$ 990,000
Implement supply chain adaptations for a biomanufacturing company
$ 810,000
Develop a community solar-power project in partnership with local businesses
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must be a business or a not-for-profit organization.
- Sole proprietors are not eligible.
- Eligible applicants include community economic development partners, municipalities, post-secondary institutions, provinces, related entities, and Indigenous organizations.
- Indigenous-led organizations and/or businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Businesses, including Indigenous-led businesses, and not-for-profit organizations such as community economic development partners, municipalities, post-secondary institutions, provincial entities, and Indigenous organizations can apply for this grant. However, sole proprietors are not eligible.
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This grant has restrictions regarding the types of companies based on their status. Certain applicants are not eligible for funding under this program.
- Sole proprietors are not eligible for this grant.
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Eligible expenses for the grant include incremental costs essential for the project's success.
- Capital costs including equipment and machinery.
- Labour costs including wages and benefits.
- Marketing expenses related to the project.
- Costs related to intellectual property.
- Technology development and commercial demonstrations.
- Professional, advisory, and technical services.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is offered by PacifiCan, which is specific to the province of British Columbia in Canada. Therefore, eligible applicants are those located within this geographical region.
- Organizations located in British Columbia, Canada.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on the ability to achieve program objectives and relative strengths of the applications.
- Program alignment: alignment with one or more of the 4 eligible activities of the program.
- Economic benefits: the ability to produce direct economic outcomes supported by reasonable assumptions, such as the number and quality of jobs created relative to the funding amount requested.
- Management: the management team’s capability and the ability of the applicant to achieve the intended outcomes.
- Financial: Financial capacity of the organization, including the ability to repay for businesses; other confirmed funding and the amount of leverage from other funders (government and non-government).
- Market: the nature and strength of demand and competition for the product and services being proposed.
- Technology readiness: the competitive advantage and degree of advancement over existing technologies, including an intellectual property management strategy, applicable to technology commercialization projects.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for the Jobs and Growth Fund in British Columbia:
- Step 1: Contact PacifiCan
- Reach out to a PacifiCan officer to discuss your project's eligibility.
- Get guidance on how to align your application with program objectives.
- Step 2: Prepare Application
- Prepare a detailed project proposal including objectives and expected outcomes that align with eligible activities.
- Gather confirmed funding information from third-party sources.
- Compile all necessary documents, including financial statements and letters of support.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Complete the online application form on the applicable funding platform.
- Upload all required documentation and confirm non-RDA funding sources.
- Submit the complete application (before funding is fully allocated or before March 31, 2024).
- Step 4: Confirmation of Submission
- Receive a confirmation email with your application reference number.
- Save the confirmation for your records and future communication with PacifiCan.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applications are assessed based on their alignment with program objectives and strengths.
- Confirmed funding must be provided at the time of application, with specified acceptable methods of confirmation.
- Repayable contributions are interest-free and have a specific repayment structure including a one-year grace period following project completion.
- There is no penalty for early repayment of contributions.
- Indigenous clients may receive funding for up to 100% of eligible project costs in exceptional cases.