{"id":82930,"date":"2024-12-16T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/we-bc.ca\/?p=82930"},"modified":"2024-12-18T22:50:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T22:50:47","slug":"grants-for-bc-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.we-bc.ca\/en\/grants-for-bc-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Grants and Funding Programs for BC Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start-Up Grants: What You Need to Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You\u2019ve probably heard about grants for start-ups, but the truth is they are very rare.<\/strong> Not only is the pool of funding small, but the application process and reporting requirements can take a lot of your time &#8211; time that could be better spent building your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking into grants, here\u2019s an important tip: <strong>you should never pay for grant information<\/strong>. Before spending any money, double-check with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Better Business Bureau<\/a><\/strong> to make sure the service is legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At WeBC, we don\u2019t offer grants, but we do provide <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/we-bc.ca\/what-we-offer\/financing\/\">small business loans<\/a><\/strong> to help you grow. We lend based on the viability of your plan and the strength of your vision, so you may qualify with us even if you haven\u2019t with other lenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>IMPORTANT NOTE &#8211; WeBC is NOT connected to the Small Business Finance Centre or The Centre.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grants and Funding Sources for BC Businesses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are funding sources and grants for specific purposes, for which you may be eligible. The websites below contain more information on some available sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help navigate through various programs, we recommend visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/innovation.ised-isde.canada.ca\/\">Business Benefits Finder<\/a> (Government of Canada) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workbc.ca\/find-loans-and-grants\">Work BC Loans and Grants<\/a> (Province of BC), in addition to the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on each topic to view the list of programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Agriculture and Food &amp; Beverage<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovatebc.ca\/programs\/bc-on-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/buybc.gov.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy BC Partnership Opportunities<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovatebc.ca\/programs\/bc-on-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iafbc.ca\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Investment Agriculture Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Business and the Arts<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/artsbc.org\/funding-services\/\">ARTS BC<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allianceforarts.com\/grants-funding\">BC Alliance for Arts + Culture<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcartscouncil.ca\/\">BC Arts Council<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/sports-culture\/events-hosting\/event-funding\">BC Sports, Art and Culture: Event Funding<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/buybc.gov.bc.ca\/\">Buy BC Partnership Opportunities<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/canadacouncil.ca\/funding\/grants\">Canada Council for the Arts<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/canadian-heritage\/services\/funding\/periodical-fund.html\">Canada Periodical Fund &#8211; (Print Media &amp; Digital Periodicals)<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/vancouver.ca\/people-programs\/arts-and-culture-grants.aspx\">City of Vancouver Cultural Services, Grants, Awards &amp; Support Programs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ourtrust.org\/grants-and-programs-directory\/\">Columbia Basin Trust \u2013 Grants &amp; Programs Directory<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebc.com\/programs\/tax-credits\/film-incentive-bc\/index\">Creative BC &#8211; Film &amp; Production Incentives (BC Tax Credit)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsi-bc.ca\/funding-streams\/innovating-and-advancing-key-sectors\/\">Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC) Current Offerings<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/employment-business\/investment-capital\/employee-share-ownership-program\">Employee Share Ownership Program<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/iafbc.ca\/fpg\/\">Food Processing Growth Fund<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/lines-413-414-labour-sponsored-funds-tax-credit.html\">Labour Sponsored Funds Tax Credit<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca\/funding-programs\/partner-programs\/\">Northern Development &#8211; Partner Programs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca\/funding-programs\/business-development\/northern-industries-innovation-fund\/\">Northern Industries Innovation Fund<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/innovation-science-economic-development\/programs\/strategic-innovation-fund.html\">Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) &#8211; ISEDC<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/employment-business\/investment-capital\/venture-capital-programs\">Venture Capital Programs &#8211; Government of BC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Environmental Initiatives<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/environment-climate-change\/services\/nature-legacy\/fund.html\">Canada Nature Fund<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/environment-climate-change\/services\/climate-change\/climate-action-fund.html\">Climate Action Fund<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/canada-water-agency\/funding\/ecoaction-community-program.html\">EcoAction Community Funding Program<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/natural-resources.canada.ca\/science-and-data\/funding-partnerships\/opportunities\/22046\">Natural Resources Canada<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca\/funding-programs\/business-development\/northern-industries-innovation-fund\/\">Northern Industries Innovation Fund<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Exporting Support<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca\/funding-financement\/canexport\/index.aspx\">CanExport Funding<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/tradecommissioner.gc.ca\/funding-financement\/ciip-pcii\/index.aspx?lang=eng\">Canadian International Innovation Program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Indigenous Entrepreneurs<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc-sac.gc.ca\/eng\/1375201178602\/1610797286236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Capital<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/fpcc.ca\/grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Peoples\u2019 Cultural Council (FPCC)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nacca.ca\/indigenous-financial-institutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indigenous Financial Institutions in Canada<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/industry\/agriculture-seafood\/programs\/indigenous-food-pathways-program?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indigenous Food Pathways Program<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nacca.ca\/igf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indigenous Growth Fund<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nacca.ca\/resources\/iwe\/\">NACCA Indigenous Women\u2019s Entrepreneur Program &#8211; Loan Fund<\/a> <br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca\/funding-programs\/capacity-building\/grant-writing-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Development &#8211; Grant Writing Support<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>R&amp;D and Innovation<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovatebc.ca\/programs\/bc-on-farm\">BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/digital-skills-youth-program\/en\">Digital Skills for Youth (closed until 2025)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovatebc.ca\/programs\/hdzev\">Heavy-Duty Low and Zero Emission Vehicles Trucking Project (HDZEV)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/science\/innovation\/funding.html\">Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovatebc.ca\/programs\/hiring-grants\/innovator-skills-initiative\/\">Innovator Skills Initiative<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitacs.ca\/en\">Mitacs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nrc.canada.ca\/en\">National Research Council Canada (NRC)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nrc.canada.ca\/en\/support-technology-innovation\">NRC IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program<\/a>)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/scientific-research-experimental-development-tax-incentive-program.html\">Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&amp;ED) Tax Incentives<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Trades &amp; Apprentice Support<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/services\/funding\/apprenticeship-completion-overview.html\">Apprenticeship Completion Grant<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/taxes\/income-taxes\/corporate\/credits\/training\/apprentice\">BC Tax Credits for Apprentices<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pca-cal.ca\/en\/home\">Canada Apprentice Loan<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/jobs\/training\/support-skilled-trades-apprentices\/ei-apprentices.html\">Employment Insurance for Apprentices<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/services\/apprentices.html\">Skilled Trades &amp; Apprenticeship Training<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itabc.ca\/women-trades-training-programs\">Women in Trades Training<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Wage Subsidies<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workbc.ca\/employer-resources\/bc-employer-training-grant.aspx\">BC Employer Training Grant<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/services\/funding\/canada-summer-jobs.html\">Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegesinstitutes.ca\/programs\/career-launcher\/\">Colleges &amp; Institutes Canada &#8211; Career Launcher<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.douglascollege.ca\/programs-courses\/training-group\/employment-services-career-development\/youth-programs\/cave-career\">Douglas College \u2013 CAVE Career and Vocational Exploration<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.getyouthworking.ca\/\">Get Youth Working Program<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatebc.ca\/what-we-offer\/get-funding\/co-op-hiring-grant\/\">Innovate BC<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/services\/funding\/programs.html\">Jobs, Skills Training &amp; Social Development Projects (Government of Canada)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workbc.ca\/discover-employment-services\/community-and-employer-partnerships\/job-creation-partnerships\">Work BC \u2013 Job Creation Partnerships<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workbc.ca\/Job-Seekers\/Employment-Services\/Community-Employer-Partnerships\/Labour-Market-Partnerships\/Labour-Market-Partnerships.aspx\">Work BC \u2013 Labour Market Partnerships<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gv.ymca.ca\/self-employment\">YMCA BC &#8211; Self Employment Program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Other Opportunities<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/enabling-accessibility-fund.html?utm_campaign=EnablingAccessibilityFund&amp;utm_source=EmailBlast&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_term=en\">Government of Canada &#8211; Enabling Accessibility Fund<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrsdc.gc.ca\/eng\/funding_programs\/index.shtml\">Government of Canada &#8211; Employee\/Skills Subsidy or Grant Programs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/services\/funding\/employer-compensation-reservists-program.html\">Government of Canada &#8211; Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverfoundation.ca\/grant-seekers\/find-grants\/\">Vancouver Foundation Grants<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/windmillmicrolending.org\/\">Windmill Microlending Program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about your small business financing options, call us at 1.800.643.7014 ext. 112 or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/we-bc.ca\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">send us a note<\/a>&nbsp;and our Client Services Coordinator will be in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: The funding sources and grants listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. WeBC does not administer these programs and cannot guarantee eligibility, funding availability, or program intake dates. Each program has its own criteria, deadlines, and application process. Please refer to the official websites for the most up-to-date information and to confirm your eligibility. Additional funding opportunities may also be available beyond what is listed here.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Start-Up Grants: What You Need to Know You\u2019ve probably heard about grants for start-ups, but the truth is they are very rare. 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