Grant Opportunities!

Here are some grant programs that may be of interest to your business. Please visit the external websites for more information.

• Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program. Deadline June 30, 2024. Facilitates the adoption of transformative technologies and products in the Canadian forest sector by bridging the gap between development and commercialization through capital investment projects (up to $10M) or studies (up to $1M).
• BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund. Ongoing intake. Helps manufacturing companies modernize, innovate, and grow by providing funding for capital projects in all regions in B.C., particularly in communities affected by economic impacts or downturns through project readiness (up to $50K) or capital investment ($100K-$10M)
• Securing Small Business Rebate (BC Chamber of Commerce). Applications first-come first-served to January 31, 2025. Funds for commercial property crime and vandalism repairs ($2K/year), or to implement eligible preventative measures ($1K).
• BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative. First-come first-served. Tailored support to tourism businesses looking to incorporate environmental sustainability or climate adaptation measures into operations including planning support and microgrants up to $15K.
• Indigenous Tourism Fund: Micro and Small Business Stream. Applications accepted on ongoing basis until all funding has been allocated. Help to the Indigenous tourism industry recover from the pandemic, build capacity and position itself for long-term, sustainable growth ($25K).