Funding guide · British Columbia
Small Business Grants and Funding in British Columbia
British Columbia businesses can look to PacifiCan on the federal side, provincial training and tax programs, community lenders, and BC Hydro for energy upgrades. Programs differ by region and industry, and several are first-come or intake-based.
A few programs to know about
This is a sample, not the full list. Amounts are the headline figures we last checked; always confirm the current terms on the official program page.
Grant
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - British Columbia
PacifiCan
Liquidity up to $2M (non-repayable); pivot projects up to $1M non-repayable
Last checked October 5, 2026 · Official program page
Rebate
BC Hydro Business Energy Saving Incentives (BESI)
BC Hydro
Historically about 40% of upfront costs; a 30% bonus incentive applies to projects submitted June 3, 2025 to Feb 11, 2027
Last checked October 5, 2026 · Official program page
Grant
B.C. Employer Training Grant
Province of British Columbia (WorkBC)
80% of costs, up to $10,000 per employee and $300,000 per organization a year
Last checked September 29, 2026 · Official program page
Loan
Community Futures Program (British Columbia)
PacifiCan, via Community Futures BC offices
Repayable financing up to $1M; micro loans up to $10,000
Last checked October 5, 2026 · Official program page
What is not on this page
Which programs your business actually qualifies for, their deadlines and intake windows, the documents each one requires, and help drafting the application. That depends on your industry, size and project, so it is handled in the free check rather than listed here.
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