Grants & Funding
Public funds to help springboard your business venture. Access grants, loans & other financial assistance. Some programs run annually or are updated more frequently, check these websites often for updates!
Community Futures | East Kootenays
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Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) is committed to helping businesses and individuals access and use the tools and information that are available. Designed with entrepreneurs in mind, it offers flexible and affordable loan products or can partner with traditional lenders to address your unique financing needs. From micro loans of less than $25,000 to business loans up to $1,000,000, contact CFEK to explore resources and financing solutions.
Columbia Basin Trust
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) exists to support the efforts of the people of the Columbia Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being. CBT offers a variety of grants and programs to individuals, small businesses, nonprofits and public organizations.
BC Economic Trust of the Southern Interior
The BC Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC) invests in projects that create employment, enhances business performance, leverages partnerships and encourages collaboration. It provides funding streams according to the five strategic pillars: business resilience and growth, building economic capacity, innovating and advancing key sectors, developing human capital and creating value for the economic development ecosystem.
Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) offers financial solutions and products to businesses that have been in operation for at least 12 months. BDC has a network of partners to work with if your business has been in operation for less than 12 months.
Government of Canada Business Benefits Finder
Check out all of the business benefits available from the Government of Canada. Use the filter tool to find benefits available by region or other criteria.
BC Provincial Government
Find financial support for your economic development initiatives by easily searching the BC Provincial Government database.
WeBC Grants for BC Businesses
WeBC does not have a grant program, but they do offer small business loans. They are not associated with the Small Business Finance Centre or The Centre.