British Columbia Business Grants & Funding

2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges

Funding varies by participating country and funder. Canadian co-PIs may receive up to CAD $1,500,000 through NFRF. Other funding organizations offer different maximum amounts in their respective currencies.

This is an international research funding program that supports interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects harnessing disruptive technologies...

Tourism Growth Program (TGP)

$108 million total program funding across three years (2023–24 onwards)

A $108 million federal grant program delivered through regional development agencies to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small and...

Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC)

Part of $220 million allocated over eight years (2018-2026) plus additional $233 million over five years from Budget 2021; over $11 million announced for fifteen projects in 2025

A grant program that provides funding to Indigenous and remote communities across Canada to develop community-led clean energy projects and reduce...

Green Infrastructure Stream (Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program)

Federal contribution varies by project; over $600 million in total federal funding invested across British Columbia

A federal grant program that funds infrastructure projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting climate change preparedness. Grants...

Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life (Programming Funding)

This grant provides funding to community organizations representing official-language minority communities to carry out ongoing programming and...

Connecting Communities BC

Up to $830 million combined federal and provincial investment; individual project amounts vary

A joint federal-provincial grant program that funds broadband infrastructure projects to bring high-speed Internet access (at least 50 Mbps download...

British Columbia Clean Buildings Tax Credit

5% of qualifying expenditures

A refundable tax credit equal to 5% of qualifying expenditures for energy efficiency retrofits of multi-unit residential buildings (4+ units) and...

Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)

Varies by project (examples: $1.5M to $2.9M over five years for recent awards)

A federal grant program that funds evidence-based crime prevention initiatives in communities addressing risk factors associated with crime among...

Indigenous Engagement Requirements Funding Program

$36 million over two years offered to local authorities and First Nations across British Columbia

A grant program providing funding to First Nations and local authorities in British Columbia to build capacity and support implementation of...

Apartment Construction Loan Program

Low-cost loans ranging from $1,000,000 minimum up to 100% of the cost of the residential component

This loan program provides low-cost financing to build or convert rental apartment projects across Canada during the construction phase through to...

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program - Expansion to Health Care and Social Service Professionals

Up to $60,000 over 5 years for family physicians/dentists/pharmacists/psychologists; up to $30,000 for nurses/midwives/teachers/social workers/physiotherapists; up to $15,000 for early childhood educators/dental hygienists/personal support workers

A loan forgiveness program that cancels federal student loan debt for health care and social service professionals working in under-served rural or...

Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund - Open Call for Innovation and Partnerships

Funding amounts vary by project; ICE Fund has committed over $124 million since 2008

The ICE Fund provides grant funding to support pre-commercial clean energy technology projects, research and development, clean energy vehicles, and...

Funded Collaborative R&D Programs and Initiatives

Up to $27 million available annually in grant and contribution funding

The Government of Canada provides grants and contributions through the National Research Council (NRC) to fund collaborative research and development...

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

This federal grant funds projects that prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species across Canada. Funding supports prevention,...

CleanBC Communities Fund

$30 million provincial investment available; funding amounts vary by project

A grant program providing funding for community infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel reliance across British...

New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) - Community-based Projects

Up to $25,000 per community-based project

A federal grant program that provides capital assistance to support community-based projects led by and for seniors. The program strengthens social...

Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot

A streamlined study permit program that enables international students from eligible francophone countries to pursue full-time post-secondary...

Funding for the Innovation in Apprenticeship Stream under the Union Training and Innovation Program

Up to $5,000,000 per project from ESDC; applicant must secure minimum 10% cash contribution from other sources

This program provides non-repayable grants to support innovative approaches and best practices in Red Seal apprenticeship training. Funding supports...

Small Economy Works - Initiate: Youth Innovation Micro-Grants

Grants of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000

Micro-grants of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000 for youth-led community service projects that create positive impact in their communities. Youth...

Wah-ila-toos (Indigenous and Remote Communities Clean Energy Hub)

Multiple federal funding streams coordinated through the hub; includes $36 million over three years through Strategic Partnerships Initiative for five regional clean energy initiatives

Wah-ila-toos provides grants through the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program to fund community-led clean energy projects in...