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Latest opportunities (updated May 8, 2026):
Program: First Nations Equity Financing Program
Details: The First Nations Equity Financing Program (FNEFP) will provide provincial loan guarantees to First Nations securing equity positions in revenue-generating projects within their traditional territories. By improving access to capital, the program supports First Nations ownership, strengthens participation in project governance, and advances long-term economic benefits for participating Nations and for BC.
Eligibility: B.C.-based Indigenous Governing Bodies such as Band Councils and Modern Treaty Nations,
First Nations Development Corporations. Other incorporated entities that are owned and controlled by an Indigenous Governing Body,
Open: Check website. Launching in May 2026.
Funding: See website for more information.
Deadline: Check website.
Program: Build Community Strong Fund
Details: The Build Communities Strong Fund will invest in a wide range of infrastructure projects that support economic prosperity, housing, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation. The Build Communities Strong Fund will support a range of infrastructure projects across the country and invest in important infrastructure that spurs economic growth, creates skilled trade jobs, and attracts investment through reliable public assets. The available funding streams are:
Open: 1-April-2026
Funding: Varies. See Program Details for more information.
Deadline: 31-Mar-2034
Vancouver Foundation Transforming Systems Grants. Opens June 2026. These grants will fund organizations advancing systemic change by addressing the root causes of inequality and supporting those most affected to shape their own futures. TSG is intended to support organizations that prioritize intersectionality, allyship and mutual liberation in their efforts to challenge oppressive systems. These grants of up to $100,000 a year offer funding for three years to qualified donees, registered non-profit societies and community co-operatives operating in BC. Previously funded Projects can be found here.
Program: Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in British Columbia
Details: The Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program invests in high-growth businesses in B.C. that are scaling and developing innovative goods, services or technologies. It focuses on both established and emerging sectors to enhance B.C.'s leadership in priority areas. The Business Scale-up and Productivity program supports and accelerates growth through Business scale-up; Technology commercialization; Productivity improvement and Market diversification. BSP information session on May 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am PT.
To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987711717254?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Eligibility: See website for more details.
Open: 27-April 26
Funding: $200,000 to $5M per project. Repayable contributions.
Deadline: 27-May-2026 @ 12:00 pm
Program: Community to Community Program
Details: The Regional Community to Community (C2C) program continues to fund C2C forums and events. In addition, the program supports the advancement of First Nation/local government reconciliation and relationship building through the development of agreements (such as protocols, MOUs, and service agreements), joint plans and/or strategies and the joint review of bylaws and/or policies in order to develop recommendations for amendments or new bylaws and/or policies.
Eligibility: Funding permitting, all local governments (municipalities, regional districts or the Islands Trust) and First Nations (Treaty First Nation, Band, Tribal Council or National Government) in BC are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants can submit one application per intake.
Open: Continuous Intake
Funding: Up to $50,000
Deadline: May 29, 2026. Next deadline: 9-Oct-2026
Program: Green Municipal Fund (GMF): Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA)
Details: Our funding helps municipal dollars go further to support strong, prosperous Canadian communities. Undertake much-needed upgrades to local infrastructure, build and renovate climate-smart buildings, kickstart local clean energy projects, build affordable housing and foster resilience by covering up to 80% of eligible project costs. Grants are available for planning, studies and pilot projects. Loans are available for capital projects, and most recipients receive an additional grant of up to 15% of their loan amount.
Eligibility: Local Governments, Indigenous Communities, Métis Nations, Modern Treaty Nations
Open: 14-Apr-2026
Funding: See website for details.
Deadline: See website for more details.
Program: Green Municipal Fund (GMF): Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials
Details: The Green Municipal Fund's (GMF) Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials program provides grants, peer learning and expert guidance to help you implement construction, renovation and demolition waste diversion solutions.
Eligibility: Canadian municipal governments, Municipally owned corporations, Indigenous communities if:
Funding: Maximum award is $100,000. The grant is up to 50%* of eligible costs.
Deadline: 26-Jun-2026
Program: Green Municipal Fund (GMF): Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree Planting
Details: Canadian municipalities can apply for funding through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) for municipal sustainable projects in the following sectors: Land Use, Transportation, Waste, Forestry, Water and Energy (including in Affordable Housing).
Grants are available for planning, studies, and pilot projects. Loans are also available for capital projects, and most recipients receive an additional grant of up to 15% of their loan amount.
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund can also help local governments switch to sustainable practices faster with its resources, peer learning and training activities including webinars, case studies and toolkits.
Eligibility: See website for details.
Open: Open
Funding: Range of Funding Available per Project
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026
Program: Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (AWP): Stream 3 Assessments, Engineering Studies or Plans
Details: The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (AWP) aims to increase adoption of efficient irrigation infrastructure and improve agricultural water supply and management in British Columbia. Through this program, the Government of BC seeks to see improvements to stream flows, fish populations and an increased and more sustainable food production.
Eligibility: Local Governments, Indigenous Communities, Métis Nations, Modern Treaty Nations
Open: Continuous Intake.
Funding: $50,000 - $250,000
Deadline: Open until funding is committed.
Program: TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant
Details: The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
Eligibility: Local Governments, Indigenous Communities.
Open: Open
Funding: Up to $50,000
Deadline: 2026-July-15
Program: Capital and Innovation Program, Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET)
Details: Details can be found in the program summary and on the program’s website. The primary goals of the Capital and Innovation program are to:
Open: Continuous Intake
Funding: Small (up to $50K), Medium ($50K-$250K)
First Peoples’ Cultural Council Cultural Practices Grant. Closes June 2, 2026. This grant supports B.C. First Nations in planning, carrying out and documenting community based cultural practices and events that affirm identities, foster a sense of belonging, and celebrate the roles, relationships and responsibilities within a community. Activities and practices supported through this grant may include celebrations honouring children and youth, seasonal or celestial activities and events, knowledge gathering and transfer, reawakening of cultural places and the traditions associated with them, projects that involve repatriation, and other culturally important practices that are held by communities. These may be cultural practices that have been continuously carried out over generations, as well as “sleeping” practices that a community wants to reawaken. Grants of $10,00 - $25,000 available.
The Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI) is developing the British Columbia Defence Supplier List - a comprehensive directory of BC-based companies operating within, or possessing the capabilities to enter, the defence industrial landscape across the Sea, Land, Air, Space, Cyber, and Joint domains.
BC is home to a deep and diverse defence-capable supplier base, but there has never been a single, verified reference that brings it all together. The British Columbia Defence Supplier List will change that. When complete, this directory will serve as a strategic tool for business development and export promotion, connecting BC suppliers with prime contractors, tier-1 and tier-2 partners, and government stakeholders seeking to meet procurement and Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligations.
ABCMI retained CTRS Market Intelligence, a Metro Vancouver-based market intelligence and research consultancy, to conduct the supplier identification, data collection, and validation work for this project. To find out more or to get listed, go to https://www.abcmi.ca/cpages/defence-supplier-list
Local Festivals — Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage. Provides funding to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, local artisans, local heritage performers or specialists, and local First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural carriers. This includes the celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ communities and Indigenous cultural celebrations. Applicants may request up to 100% of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $200,000 for festivals that meet all funding requirements. October 15 — for festivals starting between July 1 and August 31 of the next calendar year.
Program: Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI)
Details: The Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) aims to advance reconciliation by supporting Indigenous-identified priorities to accelerate First Nations, Inuit and Métis groups’ awareness, influence, inclusion and leadership in the forest sector. The IFI provides funding for Indigenous-led projects in the forest sector for activities such as:
Open: Open.
Funding: Two funding streams: Contribution Funding and Grant Funding. See website for more details.
Deadline: 15-May-2026.
Program: Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers
Details: The Worker Retention Grant (WRG) is designed to enable employers with an approved and implemented Work-Sharing agreement who commit to fostering training opportunities to provide additional income support to their Employment Insurance (EI) eligible employees who are working reduced hours and are on training. This Grant helps maintain employees’ income by keeping their earnings closer to their normal wages throughout the duration of the Work-Sharing agreement.
Eligibility: Employers in all sectors with an approved and implemented Work-Sharing agreement.
Open: 16-Feb-2026.
Funding: Funding amounts will vary depending on the details of the Work-Sharing agreement, such as the number of participating employees, the duration, and the reduction rate.
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 @ 3:00 pm EST.
Program: Food Processor Productivity Program
Details: This program supports B.C. food and beverage processors in increasing productivity, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening competitiveness through structured Lean training and cost-share funding. The Program is designed for growth-ready processors committed to implementing meaningful operational improvements and will be delivered in two phases:
Eligibility: See website for eligibility criteria.
Open: 15-Mar-2026.
Funding: See website for further details (click the link above)
Deadline: Until fully subscribed.
Program: Capital and Innovation Program (ICET)
Details: We invest in regional and community-based infrastructure that supports sustainable economic diversification and growth that strengthens wellbeing in coastal communities. Through the Capital and Innovation Program, we can invest up to $200,000 into public and community-owned capital projects and knowledge infrastructure.
Eligibility: Governments, bands, corporations controlled by First Nations; Municipalities, regional districts, and incorporated areas; Registered not-for-profit organizations and charities.
Open: Open.
Funding: See website for details (click on the link above)
Deadline: Continuous.
Program: Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Details: Quantum science is the study of matter and energy at the subatomic level. Among its many applications, it has the potential to transform industries and benefit Canadians by delivering new medicines, vaccines and next-generation batteries, securing supply chains and communication and creating greener products and new approaches to model, track and forecast climate change. The RQI funds businesses and not-for-profit organizations that are commercializing quantum products and solutions for domestic and global markets. It focuses on quantum computing, quantum sensors, quantum communications technology, and quantum materials.
Eligibility: Incorporated businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Open: Open.
Funding: $500,000 to $5 million.
Deadline: Continuous.
Not time dependent:
Business Benefits Finder - get a tailored list of programs and services from across Canada — all in one place
Latest opportunities (updated May 8, 2026):
Program: First Nations Equity Financing Program
Details: The First Nations Equity Financing Program (FNEFP) will provide provincial loan guarantees to First Nations securing equity positions in revenue-generating projects within their traditional territories. By improving access to capital, the program supports First Nations ownership, strengthens participation in project governance, and advances long-term economic benefits for participating Nations and for BC.
Eligibility: B.C.-based Indigenous Governing Bodies such as Band Councils and Modern Treaty Nations,
First Nations Development Corporations. Other incorporated entities that are owned and controlled by an Indigenous Governing Body,
Open: Check website. Launching in May 2026.
Funding: See website for more information.
Deadline: Check website.
Program: Build Community Strong Fund
Details: The Build Communities Strong Fund will invest in a wide range of infrastructure projects that support economic prosperity, housing, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation. The Build Communities Strong Fund will support a range of infrastructure projects across the country and invest in important infrastructure that spurs economic growth, creates skilled trade jobs, and attracts investment through reliable public assets. The available funding streams are:
- Provincial and Territorial Stream. Under the Provincial and Territorial stream of the Fund, applicants should contact the relevant province or territory directly, as the application process is managed at the provincial or territorial level.
- Direct Delivery Stream: Under the Direct Delivery stream, projects will be identified by the federal government through various channels, including those named in Budget 2025.
- Community Stream: The Community stream helps Canadians by supporting local infrastructure projects that improve daily life.
Open: 1-April-2026
Funding: Varies. See Program Details for more information.
Deadline: 31-Mar-2034
Vancouver Foundation Transforming Systems Grants. Opens June 2026. These grants will fund organizations advancing systemic change by addressing the root causes of inequality and supporting those most affected to shape their own futures. TSG is intended to support organizations that prioritize intersectionality, allyship and mutual liberation in their efforts to challenge oppressive systems. These grants of up to $100,000 a year offer funding for three years to qualified donees, registered non-profit societies and community co-operatives operating in BC. Previously funded Projects can be found here.
Program: Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in British Columbia
Details: The Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program invests in high-growth businesses in B.C. that are scaling and developing innovative goods, services or technologies. It focuses on both established and emerging sectors to enhance B.C.'s leadership in priority areas. The Business Scale-up and Productivity program supports and accelerates growth through Business scale-up; Technology commercialization; Productivity improvement and Market diversification. BSP information session on May 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am PT.
To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1987711717254?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Eligibility: See website for more details.
Open: 27-April 26
Funding: $200,000 to $5M per project. Repayable contributions.
Deadline: 27-May-2026 @ 12:00 pm
Program: Community to Community Program
Details: The Regional Community to Community (C2C) program continues to fund C2C forums and events. In addition, the program supports the advancement of First Nation/local government reconciliation and relationship building through the development of agreements (such as protocols, MOUs, and service agreements), joint plans and/or strategies and the joint review of bylaws and/or policies in order to develop recommendations for amendments or new bylaws and/or policies.
Eligibility: Funding permitting, all local governments (municipalities, regional districts or the Islands Trust) and First Nations (Treaty First Nation, Band, Tribal Council or National Government) in BC are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants can submit one application per intake.
Open: Continuous Intake
Funding: Up to $50,000
Deadline: May 29, 2026. Next deadline: 9-Oct-2026
Program: Green Municipal Fund (GMF): Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA)
Details: Our funding helps municipal dollars go further to support strong, prosperous Canadian communities. Undertake much-needed upgrades to local infrastructure, build and renovate climate-smart buildings, kickstart local clean energy projects, build affordable housing and foster resilience by covering up to 80% of eligible project costs. Grants are available for planning, studies and pilot projects. Loans are available for capital projects, and most recipients receive an additional grant of up to 15% of their loan amount.
Eligibility: Local Governments, Indigenous Communities, Métis Nations, Modern Treaty Nations
Open: 14-Apr-2026
Funding: See website for details.
Deadline: See website for more details.
Program: Green Municipal Fund (GMF): Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials
Details: The Green Municipal Fund's (GMF) Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials program provides grants, peer learning and expert guidance to help you implement construction, renovation and demolition waste diversion solutions.
Eligibility: Canadian municipal governments, Municipally owned corporations, Indigenous communities if:
- partnering with a municipal government;
- have a shared service agreement with a municipal government related to municipal infrastructure, climate change or adaptation
Funding: Maximum award is $100,000. The grant is up to 50%* of eligible costs.
Deadline: 26-Jun-2026
Program: Green Municipal Fund (GMF): Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree Planting
Details: Canadian municipalities can apply for funding through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) for municipal sustainable projects in the following sectors: Land Use, Transportation, Waste, Forestry, Water and Energy (including in Affordable Housing).
Grants are available for planning, studies, and pilot projects. Loans are also available for capital projects, and most recipients receive an additional grant of up to 15% of their loan amount.
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund can also help local governments switch to sustainable practices faster with its resources, peer learning and training activities including webinars, case studies and toolkits.
Eligibility: See website for details.
Open: Open
Funding: Range of Funding Available per Project
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026
Program: Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (AWP): Stream 3 Assessments, Engineering Studies or Plans
Details: The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (AWP) aims to increase adoption of efficient irrigation infrastructure and improve agricultural water supply and management in British Columbia. Through this program, the Government of BC seeks to see improvements to stream flows, fish populations and an increased and more sustainable food production.
Eligibility: Local Governments, Indigenous Communities, Métis Nations, Modern Treaty Nations
Open: Continuous Intake.
Funding: $50,000 - $250,000
Deadline: Open until funding is committed.
Program: TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant
Details: The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
Eligibility: Local Governments, Indigenous Communities.
Open: Open
Funding: Up to $50,000
Deadline: 2026-July-15
Program: Capital and Innovation Program, Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET)
Details: Details can be found in the program summary and on the program’s website. The primary goals of the Capital and Innovation program are to:
- Grow and diversify inclusive local and regional economies.
- Spur new investment by First Nations, local governments, private industry, social enterprises, and the provincial and federal governments through collaborative partnerships.
- Create new revenue streams that will be re-invested into projects and communities.
- Increase climate resiliency.
- Build long-term assets that are financially sustainable.
Open: Continuous Intake
Funding: Small (up to $50K), Medium ($50K-$250K)
First Peoples’ Cultural Council Cultural Practices Grant. Closes June 2, 2026. This grant supports B.C. First Nations in planning, carrying out and documenting community based cultural practices and events that affirm identities, foster a sense of belonging, and celebrate the roles, relationships and responsibilities within a community. Activities and practices supported through this grant may include celebrations honouring children and youth, seasonal or celestial activities and events, knowledge gathering and transfer, reawakening of cultural places and the traditions associated with them, projects that involve repatriation, and other culturally important practices that are held by communities. These may be cultural practices that have been continuously carried out over generations, as well as “sleeping” practices that a community wants to reawaken. Grants of $10,00 - $25,000 available.
The Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI) is developing the British Columbia Defence Supplier List - a comprehensive directory of BC-based companies operating within, or possessing the capabilities to enter, the defence industrial landscape across the Sea, Land, Air, Space, Cyber, and Joint domains.
BC is home to a deep and diverse defence-capable supplier base, but there has never been a single, verified reference that brings it all together. The British Columbia Defence Supplier List will change that. When complete, this directory will serve as a strategic tool for business development and export promotion, connecting BC suppliers with prime contractors, tier-1 and tier-2 partners, and government stakeholders seeking to meet procurement and Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligations.
ABCMI retained CTRS Market Intelligence, a Metro Vancouver-based market intelligence and research consultancy, to conduct the supplier identification, data collection, and validation work for this project. To find out more or to get listed, go to https://www.abcmi.ca/cpages/defence-supplier-list
Local Festivals — Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage. Provides funding to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, local artisans, local heritage performers or specialists, and local First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural carriers. This includes the celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ communities and Indigenous cultural celebrations. Applicants may request up to 100% of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $200,000 for festivals that meet all funding requirements. October 15 — for festivals starting between July 1 and August 31 of the next calendar year.
Program: Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI)
Details: The Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) aims to advance reconciliation by supporting Indigenous-identified priorities to accelerate First Nations, Inuit and Métis groups’ awareness, influence, inclusion and leadership in the forest sector. The IFI provides funding for Indigenous-led projects in the forest sector for activities such as:
- Gathering, developing, using and protecting Indigenous Knowledge and science;
- Indigenous leadership and participation in forest stewardship;
- The identification, consideration and pursuit of economic development opportunities.
Open: Open.
Funding: Two funding streams: Contribution Funding and Grant Funding. See website for more details.
Deadline: 15-May-2026.
Program: Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers
Details: The Worker Retention Grant (WRG) is designed to enable employers with an approved and implemented Work-Sharing agreement who commit to fostering training opportunities to provide additional income support to their Employment Insurance (EI) eligible employees who are working reduced hours and are on training. This Grant helps maintain employees’ income by keeping their earnings closer to their normal wages throughout the duration of the Work-Sharing agreement.
Eligibility: Employers in all sectors with an approved and implemented Work-Sharing agreement.
Open: 16-Feb-2026.
Funding: Funding amounts will vary depending on the details of the Work-Sharing agreement, such as the number of participating employees, the duration, and the reduction rate.
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 @ 3:00 pm EST.
Program: Food Processor Productivity Program
Details: This program supports B.C. food and beverage processors in increasing productivity, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening competitiveness through structured Lean training and cost-share funding. The Program is designed for growth-ready processors committed to implementing meaningful operational improvements and will be delivered in two phases:
- Phase 1 – Lean training and on-site operational assessment: Participating businesses receive multi-day, industry focused Lean training, hands on assessments, and expert 1:1 guidance to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and improve workflow.
- Phase 2 – Cost share funding: Eligible participants who successfully complete Phase 1 may apply for cost shared funding to implement approved productivity improvements identified through their Phase 1 assessment.
Eligibility: See website for eligibility criteria.
Open: 15-Mar-2026.
Funding: See website for further details (click the link above)
Deadline: Until fully subscribed.
Program: Capital and Innovation Program (ICET)
Details: We invest in regional and community-based infrastructure that supports sustainable economic diversification and growth that strengthens wellbeing in coastal communities. Through the Capital and Innovation Program, we can invest up to $200,000 into public and community-owned capital projects and knowledge infrastructure.
Eligibility: Governments, bands, corporations controlled by First Nations; Municipalities, regional districts, and incorporated areas; Registered not-for-profit organizations and charities.
Open: Open.
Funding: See website for details (click on the link above)
Deadline: Continuous.
Program: Regional Quantum Initiative in British Columbia
Details: Quantum science is the study of matter and energy at the subatomic level. Among its many applications, it has the potential to transform industries and benefit Canadians by delivering new medicines, vaccines and next-generation batteries, securing supply chains and communication and creating greener products and new approaches to model, track and forecast climate change. The RQI funds businesses and not-for-profit organizations that are commercializing quantum products and solutions for domestic and global markets. It focuses on quantum computing, quantum sensors, quantum communications technology, and quantum materials.
Eligibility: Incorporated businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Open: Open.
Funding: $500,000 to $5 million.
Deadline: Continuous.
