British Columbia business funding directory

62 provincial, regional and local funding programs open to British Columbia businesses, plus 301 available Canada-wide. 43 of the 62 are open today. Updated October 30, 2026.

Updated Oct 30, 2026

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363programs are listed for a business in British Columbia: 62 from British Columbia and 301 Canada-wide. 10 of British Columbia’s 62 are for one city or region only. Pick yours and the list keeps what applies to you.

  1. 10For one city or region: pick yours
  2. 41Anywhere in B.C.
  3. 6For another area of British Columbia, named on the program
  4. 5Shared with other provinces or territories
  5. 301Canada-wide

363programs listed for British Columbia

62 British Columbia programs

  1. Open now in British Columbia

    38Across British Columbia or its region
  2. Community Futures BC: Business Loans (Rural British Columbia)Business loans of up to $1M for rural BC startups and small businesses through 34 Community Futures offices, with free business counselling included.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Startups and growing businessesLoanBritish ColumbiaCommunity Futures British Columbia / PacifiCanUp to $1MYear-round
  3. BC Hydro Business Energy-Saving Incentives (BESI) ProgramGrantBritish ColumbiaBC HydroYear-round
  4. CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle ProgramPoint-of-sale rebates of $5,000-$130,000 for BC businesses buying medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission commercial vehicles (Class 2B-8), rising about 20% where the top-up applies. Reserve funds online, then order through an approved seller.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations and public bodies. Growing businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British ColumbiaUp to $130KYear-round
  5. Manufacturing and Processing Investment Tax Credit (BC)15% refundable tax credit on new manufacturing buildings, machinery, and equipment investments in BC; $15K-$300K per project.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesTax creditBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British ColumbiaUp to $300KOpen until Mar 31, 2036
  6. Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI): British Columbia$500K-$5M interest-free repayable for BC businesses commercializing quantum computing, sensors, or communications; repay over 8 years.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profitsForgivable loanBritish ColumbiaPacifiCan$500K–$5MYear-round
  7. BCAA Small Business GrantA single $5,000 cash prize for one British Columbia small business with between 1 and 50 employees. There are no strings on how the money is spent, and for-profits, not-for-profits and social enterprises can all enter. It is a contest with one winner rather than a funding program, so treat it as a short entry worth making, not a project to plan around.AwardBritish ColumbiaBritish Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA)Up to $5KCloses Oct 311 day
  8. B.C. Training Tax Credit for Employers of ApprenticesRefundable B.C. tax credit for employers of SkilledTradesBC apprentices: 20% of wages up to $4,000, plus completion and enhanced credits.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and individualsTax creditBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British Columbia (claims reviewed and paid by the Canada Revenue Agency)Up to $4,000 per apprenticeYear-round
  9. WorkBC Self-Employment ServicesWorkBC gives British Columbians who are out of work free business-plan coaching, training and mentoring, and may offer money toward launch costs.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageSupport programBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British Columbia (WorkBC Employment Services)Year-round
  10. Sophie Morigeau Women's Entrepreneurship Program (SMWEP)Financing for Métis women entrepreneurs in BC: a total project cost of up to $25,000, of which 30% is a grant forgiven at the end of the loan term.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and individuals. Startups and growing businessesForgivable loanBritish ColumbiaMétis Financial Corporation of BC (MFC)Up to $25KYear-round
  11. Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT): Competitiveness Consulting RebateNorthern BC businesses get a 50% rebate (up to $30,000/year) on fixed-fee consulting costs to improve productivity, revenue, or business resilience.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and Indigenous organizationsGrantNorthern B.C.Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)Up to $30,000Year-round
  12. B.C. Employer Training Grant$1,000–$10,000 per employee for 80% of training costs, capped at $300,000 yearly per employer.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British ColumbiaUp to $10K/employeeYear-round
  13. InBC Investment Fund$3M–$10M equity for revenue-generating BC tech companies at Series A or later requiring private co-investors aligned with cleantech ICT or life sciences.Who can apply: Growing businessesSupport programBritish ColumbiaInBC Investment Corp (Government of British Columbia)$3M–$10MYear-round
  14. WorkBC Wage SubsidyWorkBC pays B.C. employers 50% of a new hire's wages, up to $12.50 an hour for 800 hours, when they train a job seeker WorkBC matches to the role.GrantBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (WorkBC)50% of wages, up to $12.50/hrYear-round
  15. BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit30% tax credit for investors in registered BC small businesses, up to $300,000 a year for an individual investor. Refundable for individuals, non-refundable for corporations.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesTax creditBritish ColumbiaProvince of British Columbia30% credit, up to $300K/yrYear-round
  16. Innovate BC: Early-Stage Demonstration CallGrants up to $500,000 (40% of costs) for BC-based SMEs piloting TRL 6+ tech at real-world scale.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaInnovate BCUp to $500KCloses Oct 30today
  17. Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI): Investment Agriculture Foundation of BCPays a BC operator to stand up deadstock collection, including Specified Risk Material, for the western Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver. Up to $25,000 covers the business plan, and the operator finally chosen is reimbursed up to 75% of eligible capital costs such as a facility, trucks, coolers and processing equipment.GrantMetro Vancouver and western Fraser Valley, British ColumbiaInvestment Agriculture Foundation of BCUp to $25KOpen now
  18. Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund: Open CallProject-based grants, covering up to 75% of eligible costs, for pre-commercial clean energy R&D, technology demonstrations, and innovation projects across BC.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profitsGrantBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British ColumbiaYear-round
  19. Project Development Fund (Creative BC)$10,000–$20,000 for B.C. film, TV, or digital media content development; matching up to 50% of the Triggering Agent's development cash commitment, up to $50,000 annually per applicant.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaCreative BCUp to $10K–$20K/projectOpen now
  20. REGI: Regional Innovation Ecosystems (PacifiCan)PacifiCan funding normally covering up to 50% of costs for B.C. innovation-ecosystem builders; not-for-profits, incubators, angel networks, Indigenous organizations and consortia. Accelerator-focused projects are excluded this intake.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations, colleges and universities, public bodies and industry associations. Startups and growing businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaPacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)Up to 50% of costsCloses Oct 30today
  21. PacifiCan (Pacific Economic Development Canada) FundingRepayable interest-free contributions of $200,000 to $5 million for fast-scaling BC businesses with 2+ years operating and 20%+ revenue gains.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanBritish ColumbiaPacific Economic Development CanadaUp to $5M (varies)Year-round
  22. BC Film Incentive (FIBC)40% refundable tax credit on eligible production costs for Canadian-owned film and TV in BC, with regional, training, and DAVE bonuses.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesTax creditBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British Columbia / Creative BC40% base + bonusesYear-round
  23. BC Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)36% refundable tax credit on film and TV production services in BC, with bonuses for DAVE, distant locations, and major productions over $200M.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesTax creditBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British Columbia / Creative BC36%+ of BC labourYear-round
  24. FortisBC Gas Absorption Heat Pump Rebate (Commercial)Rebates up to $200,000 for commercial GAHP equipment and installation, plus feasibility study incentives covering 75% of feasibility study costs.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaFortisBCUp to $200KYear-round
  25. Novel Tools & Technology for HPAI Prevention Pilot: Stream 1, Investment Agriculture Foundation of BCPays 80% of the cost, up to $30,000 per project, for Lower Mainland commercial poultry producers to install air filtration, UV-C or positive-pressure ventilation that keeps avian flu out of the barn. Costs back to January 1, 2026 count, and each Premises ID can now apply separately.GrantLower Mainland, British ColumbiaInvestment Agriculture Foundation of BCUp to $30KOpen now
  26. Métis Financial Corporation of BC (MFCBC): Business LoansPreferred-rate developmental business loans for Métis-owned businesses in BC; all stages, plus a dedicated Métis Women's Entrepreneur stream.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanBritish ColumbiaMétis Financial Corporation of British Columbia (an affiliate of Métis Nation British Columbia)Typically $20K–$500KYear-round
  27. Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit25% refundable tax credit on BC-resident salaries and wages for video game, educational software and other interactive digital media development; minimum $100K eligible wages.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesTax creditBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British Columbia25% rateYear-round
  28. WeBC Business Loans for WomenUp to $150,000 (or $200K with WEOC top-up) for BC women entrepreneurs; interest-only first 6 months, no minimum credit score, free advisory throughout.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesLoanBritish ColumbiaWeBC (Women's Enterprise Centre of British Columbia)Up to $150,000Year-round
  29. British Columbia Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax CreditA permanent 10% refundable B.C. credit on R&D spending up to a $6 million expenditure limit, with a non-refundable 10% credit above it.Tax creditBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British Columbia / Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)10% refundable to $6M baseOpen now
  30. First Citizens Fund: BC Indigenous Business Loan ProgramBC provincial loans up to $75K for First Nations, Métis and Inuit entrepreneurs, with up to 40% non-repayable forgiveness, delivered by regional Aboriginal Capital Corporations.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanBritish ColumbiaAll Nations Trust Company (ANTCO) on behalf of the Government of British Columbia (Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation)Up to $75KYear-round
  31. Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation (TACC): Business Equity ProgramNon-repayable contributions for Aboriginal entrepreneurs in the Coast Salish territory, up to $99,999 for an individual or incorporated business. It tops up your own cash and a loan rather than funding a project on its own.GrantCoast Salish territory (B.C.)Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital CorporationUp to $3MOpen now
  32. Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) Program: Investment Agriculture Foundation of BCPays part of the cost of on-farm environmental and extreme-weather projects for BC farms and ranches, from irrigation and fencing to FireSmart assessments. Cost-share runs 30% to 100% depending on the category, category caps run to $70,000, and each farm can draw $100,000 in total between April 2025 and March 2028.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaInvestment Agriculture Foundation of BC$70K–$100KCloses Nov 23 days
  33. Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT): Northern Industries Innovation Fund (NIIF)Northern BC businesses get up to $50,000 (50% of costs) to develop new products, test innovative equipment, or conduct applied R&D in traditional industries.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and colleges and universitiesGrantNorthern B.C.Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)Up to $50,000Year-round
  34. WeBC Women Entrepreneurs Program (Vancity)Vancity financing for BC women-owned businesses - a startup line of credit up to $25,000 or a term loan up to $250,000, with free WeBC mentoring.LoanLower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Victoria and Sea to Sky, British ColumbiaWeBC (Women's Enterprise Centre of BC) / VancityUp to $250KYear-round
  35. Tribal Resources Investment Corporation (TRICORP): Business Development LoansBusiness loans and non-repayable contributions for Indigenous owned businesses in northwest BC, from Haida Gwaii to Burns Lake. Under the First Citizens' Fund you repay 60% of what you borrow and 40% is forgiven if you make every payment.LoanNorthwest B.C.Tribal Resources Investment Corporation$7.5K–$350.1KOpen now
  36. Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC): Business Loans & ContributionsLoans and non-repayable contributions for Indigenous entrepreneurs on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, assembled into one package by a dedicated Business Development Officer. NEDC has been lending to First Nations clients since 1984 and funds feasibility studies and business plans as well as the business itself.LoanVancouver Island and Gulf Islands, British ColumbiaNuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation$7.5K–$250KOpen now
  37. Zensurance Small Business GrantAward9 provincesZensurance$10,000Closes Dec 1849 days
  38. Canada's Total Mom PitchOne mom-identifying woman founder wins a $50,000 package: $10,000 in cash and $40,000 in curated business services, consulting and strategic support. The Top 100 semi-finalists receive webinars and a national media campaign but no money.Award12 provinces and territoriesTotal Mom Inc.$10K–$50KOpen now
  39. SheBoot: Women-Led Tech Startup Investment ProgramSix-week bootcamp and Grand Finale pitch event connecting women-led tech startups with 55 angel investors; 78 graduate companies, $55M raised by alumni.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageSupport program7 provincesSheBoot (Ottawa-based non-profit; national reach across 7 provinces)Open now

  40. Open now in one British Columbia city or region

    5Local programs, usually for a downtown or a region
  41. Strathcona BIA Preventative Safety Intervention GrantStrathcona BIA members in Vancouver get 50% back, up to $2,000 per property, on security lighting, window film, gates, shutters or CCTV.GrantVancouver, British ColumbiaStrathcona Business Improvement Association (Vancouver)Up to $2K (50%)Closes Mar 31, 2027
  42. Hastings Crossing BIA Storefront Vandalism Relief GrantCurrent Hastings Crossing BIA members in Vancouver get up to 50% of storefront vandalism repair costs back, to $750 per incident. Graffiti is not covered and a police report is required.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profitsGrantVancouver, British ColumbiaHastings Crossing Business Improvement Association (HxBIA), VancouverUp to $750 (50%)Year-round
  43. Business Security Enhancement Rebate ProgramKelowna rebates half the cost of security improvements, up to $3,000 before tax per business licence, for work a free City CPTED audit recommends. The audit comes first, and the $200,000 fund is finite.GrantKelowna, British ColumbiaCity of KelownaUp to $3KCloses Nov 3031 days
  44. DVBA Illumination GrantThe DVBA reimburses 50% of exterior lighting design, product, and installation costs, up to $1,000 per Downtown Victoria business, paid once the pre-approved work is complete and receipts are submitted.GrantVictoria, British ColumbiaDowntown Victoria Business AssociationUp to $1KOpen now
  45. Heritage Façade Rehabilitation ProgramVancouver funds up to $50,000 per principal façade (50% of costs) to rehabilitate and seismically stabilize the façades of privately owned, heritage-listed buildings, covering storefronts, windows, doors, signage, and architectural lighting.GrantVancouver, British ColumbiaCity of VancouverUp to $50K per façadeYear-round

  46. Also open across Canada

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  47. Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)Non-repayable equity contributions: $10K-$50K for individual Indigenous entrepreneurs (up to $99,999), or up to $250K for community businesses.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideIndigenous Services CanadaUp to $250KYear-round
  48. Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)Up to $1M in R&D funding for SMEs, accessed through an NRC industrial technology advisor relationship; typical first-time award $75K-$200K.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideNational Research Council Canada$75K-$1M typical (up to $10M)Year-round
  49. Futurpreneur Canada Startup ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $75,000 for first-time entrepreneurs aged 18–39, including mandatory mentorship and access to Futurpreneur's national community.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageLoanCanada-wideFuturpreneur CanadaUp to $75KYear-round
  50. Canada Small Business Financing ProgramLoans from $1,000 to $1.15M for small business capital equipment, facilities, working capital, or startup launch; average loan $294K.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $1.15MYear-round
  51. Amber Grant for Women$10,000 monthly grant for women-owned businesses, plus a $50,000 year-end grant (3 selected in December, announced in January); no business plan required.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesAwardCanada-wideWomensNet$10K monthly · $50K year-endOpen now
  52. Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)Up to $3M non-repayable for tariff-hit SMEs: up to $2M liquidity support plus up to $1M for pivot projects, each covering up to 50% of costs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesGrantCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (via 7 Regional Development Agencies)Up to $3MYear-round
  53. Black Opportunity Fund: Black Entrepreneur ProgramWho can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideBlack Opportunity Fund, delivered with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (funded by CIBC and the CIBC Foundation)Up to $2,000 per calendar yearYear-round
  54. Black Entrepreneurship ProgramThe federal programme behind the Loan Fund (up to $250,000 for Black-led businesses) and the Ecosystem Fund (capacity funding for Black-led business organizations).Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $250KYear-round
  55. Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)Wage subsidy covering 50% of a student's wages, up to $5,000 per placement, for STEM and business co-ops hired through an approved SWPP delivery partner.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideEmployment and Social Development CanadaUp to $5KYear-round
  56. ScotiaRISE Community Investment Grants$25K-$1.5M for CRA-registered charities and non-profits working on ScotiaRISE's four pillars; Education, Employment, Community Needs & Cohesion, and Resilient Economy.Who can apply: Non-profits and charitiesGrantCanada-wideScotiabank$25K–$1.5MYear-round
  57. Innovative Solutions CanadaUp to $1M to solve a federal department's posted R&D challenge; Phase 1 prototype, Phase 2 product.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $1MOpen now
  58. Canada Summer JobsWage subsidy for 6 to 16 week summer youth jobs at $2,400–$5,800 per position; covers up to 100% of the minimum wage for non-profits and up to 50% for small businesses and public employers.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and public bodies. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideEmployment and Social Development Canada50% to 100% of minimum wageCloses Dec 334 days
  59. Mitacs AccelerateMitacs pays 50% of a graduate intern's R&D project ($15K per 4- or 6-month unit, $20K for postdoctoral fellows) when paired with industry.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideMitacs$15K per unit; $20K postdocYear-round
  60. Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and CreateUp to $75,000 per application (maximum $150,000 per calendar year) for Canadian artists, groups, and arts organizations to create new artistic work.Who can apply: Non-profits, individuals and industry associations. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideCanada Council for the ArtsUp to $75KYear-round
  61. BDC Growth & Transition CapitalCustomized mezzanine, cash flow, and quasi-equity financing from BDC Capital for growth, acquisitions, or ownership transitions without diluting ownership.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesLoanCanada-wideBDC Capital$250,000 to $35MYear-round
  62. Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur ProgramFunds student and postdoc entrepreneurs up to $15,000 per 4-month unit to commercialize their incorporated startup's core technology at an approved incubator.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideMitacs$15,000Year-round
  63. BDC Small Business LoanLoans from $10,000 to $350,000 for established small businesses with 24+ months revenue, no collateral required; personal guarantee only.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesLoanCanada-wideBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Up to $350KYear-round
  64. Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (WELF)Loans up to $50,000 for women-led businesses through four ISED delivery organizations, each with its own fees, security and eligibility.Who can apply: Individuals. Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Up to $50KYear-round
  65. Canada Media Fund$15,000-$2,000,000 recoupable equity investment for TV, digital, and interactive media production; non-repayable for development and IDM prototyping.Who can apply: For-profit businessesSupport programCanada-wideCanada Media Fund (CMF)$15K–$2MYear-round
  66. Startup Global Pitch CompetitionRegional pitch competitions across Canada with $1,000 to $30,000 prizes for winners advancing to national finals.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesAwardCanada-wideStartup CanadaUp to $30KOpen now
  67. Futurpreneur Side Hustle ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $20,000 for young entrepreneurs starting a business while keeping a full-time income outside it. Includes mentorship.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageLoanCanada-wideFuturpreneur CanadaUp to $25KYear-round
  68. WEOC National Loan ProgramUp to $50,000 for women-owned businesses Canada-wide; no minimum credit score, startup-eligible, funds within 10 business days via regional Loan Fund Partners.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideWomen's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)Up to $50,000Year-round
  69. BDC StrongNorth Fund$1M-$15M equity for early-stage Canadian deep-tech with defence/dual-use applications; AI, robotics, semiconductors, advanced systems.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programCanada-wideBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC Capital)$1M–$15MYear-round
  70. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP)Federal funding for not-for-profits, Indigenous organizations and small municipalities running community events, worth up to $100,000 per event a year.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsGrantCanada-wideCanadian HeritageUp to $100K/eventCloses Nov 1213 days
  71. Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs$5,000-$15 million in cost-shared funding for agricultural R&D, equipment, facilities, and environmental projects across all provinces.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programCanada-wideAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada$5K–$15MOpen now
  72. See all 208 programs open across Canada

  73. Not open right now in British Columbia

    19Between intakes or announced but not yet open
  74. BC Destination Events ProgramBC grant covering 10% of event costs (max $150K) for festivals, sports, and cultural events that attract overnight visitors.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaProvince of British Columbia, Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and SportUp to $150,000Between intakes
  75. BC Agriculture and Food Export ProgramBC agri-food producers get up to $50,000 and associations up to $75,000 (50-70% cost-share) for export marketing; annual January intake.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, co-operatives and industry associations. Growing and established businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaInvestment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAFBC) / BC Ministry of Agriculture and FoodBetween intakes
  76. Vancouver Cultural Spaces Grant ProgramGrants up to $250K for capital improvements, equipment, and operating costs for non-profit cultural spaces in Vancouver.Who can apply: Non-profits, charities and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesGrantVancouver, British ColumbiaCity of VancouverUp to $250KBetween intakes
  77. Creative BC Book Publishers Market FundBC grant for book publishers covering 75% of marketing costs or trade-event costs; Frankfurt, London Book Fair and 300+ others; up to $10K per fiscal year.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaCreative BCBetween intakes
  78. NDIT Business Diversification and Sustainability (Rural and Remote Employment Initiatives Fund)One-time rebate of up to $200,000 (75% of costs) for Northern B.C. businesses investing in equipment to adapt to U.S. tariffs and keep jobs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesGrantNorthern B.C.Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)Up to $200KBetween intakes
  79. Buy BC Partnership ProgramCost-shared grants of $5,000–$75,000 for BC food and agri-food producers to fund Buy BC-branded advertising, packaging, and in-store promotions.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, co-operatives and industry associations. Growing businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaBC Ministry of Agriculture and Food (administered by MNP LLP)$5,000–$30,000/yearBetween intakes
  80. Lenovo Evolve Small AI GrantTen North American small businesses each receive a $25,000 grant, a customized AI technology package worth $10,000, and a year of one-to-one business coaching. In Canada only Greater Toronto and Greater Vancouver qualify, and the business must already run on Microsoft 365.GrantOntario and British ColumbiaLenovo (with Intel and Microsoft)$10K–$25KBetween intakes
  81. PacifiCan Entrepreneurs with Disabilities ProgramBusiness advising, coaching and short-term business development training for British Columbia entrepreneurs with a disability, plus help accessing capital.Who can apply: IndividualsSupport programBritish ColumbiaPacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)Advising + trainingBetween intakes
  82. BC Traceability Adoption Program (TAP)70% cost-share grant for BC agri-food businesses implementing traceability hardware, software, and training; up to $20K/year.Who can apply: Non-profits, co-operatives and industry associations. Growing and established businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaInvestment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAFBC)Up to $20,000Between intakes
  83. NDIT First Nation Business Development Capacity (Rural and Remote Employment Initiatives Fund)Up to $75,000 (90% of costs) for Northern B.C. First Nation development corporations to hire consultants or staff for a major project.Who can apply: Indigenous organizationsGrantNorthern B.C.Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)Up to $75KOpening soon
  84. Digital Technology Supercluster$500K-$3M co-investment for SME digital tech projects in health, manufacturing, or natural resources.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programBritish ColumbiaDigital Technology SuperclusterUp to $5MBetween intakes
  85. New Ventures BC CompetitionWho can apply: For-profit businesses and individuals. Startups and early-stageAwardBritish ColumbiaNew Ventures BC (presented by Innovate BC)Up to $80KBetween intakes
  86. Creative BC: Domestic Motion Picture Production ProgramUp to $200K for BC-based independent film/documentary productions covering 30% of admissible expenses, with 30% reserved for equity-deserving creators.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaCreative BC$50K–$200KBetween intakes
  87. BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF): Capital Investment StreamNon-repayable grants covering up to 20% of capital costs (max $10M) for BC manufacturers modernizing equipment, facilities, or value-added production lines.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaGovernment of British Columbia, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation$100,000 to $10,000,000Between intakes
  88. Cassels Black-Owned Small Business GrantWho can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrant3 provincesCassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (with Wheaton Precious Metals)Between intakes
  89. BC Mass Timber Demonstration Program (MTDP)Forestry Innovation Investment covers the incremental cost of building with mass timber in B.C.; up to 100% of that premium, to $500,000 per project.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations and public bodies. Growing and established businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaForestry Innovation Investment (Province of British Columbia Crown corporation)Up to $500KBetween intakes
  90. BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (CAF)BC and Yukon farms get 85% cost-share (up to $100,000 lifetime) to adopt nitrogen management, cover cropping, or rotational grazing; the 2026/27 intake is closed, next intake expected.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaInvestment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAFBC)Up to $100,000 lifetimeBetween intakes
  91. BC On-Farm Technology Adoption ProgramGrants up to $100,000 for BC farms adopting automation, robotics, GPS, and digital tools; 65% cost-share for capital equipment.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaInnovate BC / Investment Agriculture Foundation of BCUp to $100KBetween intakes
  92. Clean Industry Fund (formerly CleanBC Industry Fund)Grants of $50,000-$10 million for BC industrial projects using clean tech or equipment to reduce emissions, funded by carbon tax revenue.Who can apply: Established businessesGrantBritish ColumbiaGovernment of BC / Ministry of EnvironmentUp to $35MBetween intakes

  93. Canada-wide, not open right now

    93Between intakes or announced but not yet open
  94. See the 93 Canada-wide programs that are not open right now

What’s in this directory

This directory lists 363 live business funding programs open to businesses in British Columbia: 196 grants, 16 tax credits, 59 loans, 5 forgivable loans, 23 awards and 64 support programs. 62 are provincial, regional or local programs; the other 301 are open to applicants Canada-wide. 251 accept applications today, and 162 of those have no deadline at all.

By type of funding

  • Grant196
  • Tax credit16
  • Loan59
  • Forgivable loan5
  • Award23
  • Support program64

By who runs it

  • Federal246
  • Provincial37
  • Municipal6
  • Private and non-profit74

Closing in the next 14 days 10

Updated October 30, 2026. Every program is checked against its funder’s own pages; statuses and dates change, so confirm with the funder before you apply.

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