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Province of British Columbia

Funds provincial growth in British Columbia through ministry and Crown channels for grants, tax credits, and community development programs.

Annual funding
Programs7
Active grants3
Total grants5

The Province of British Columbia is the provincial government of Canada's westernmost province, with ministries and Crown agencies administering funding across community, innovation, and economic development. Its programs run on BC's April-to-March fiscal year and are generally restricted to BC-registered or BC-operating organizations.

The funding mix spans grants, tax credits, and practical support for nonprofits, communities, and businesses. Programs in the material include Community Gaming Grants, Capital Project Grants, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants, the BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit, Innovator Skills Initiative, and Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants, with listed award sizes ranging from $5,000 to $1 million.

The province acts as an umbrella for ministry-run and Crown-agency-delivered programs, including work connected to Innovate BC, InBC Investment Corp, the BC Arts Council, FPCC, and viaSport. Applicants usually start with the provincial portal, then move to the individual program page for deadlines, geography, and eligibility details. That structure gives applicants a single provincial front door.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www2.gov.bc.ca