Non-repayable funding for not-for-profits (incorporated, operating at least three years) that run business support services for women entrepreneurs. Projects of $250,000 to $6 million, from a total of up to $80 million. Proposals are due November 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST; late ones aren't considered.
Starting a business: grants and funding in British Columbia
4 current programs, 2 open now, ordered by deadline. Always check the funder’s page before you apply.
Includes federal programs open to applicants in British Columbia. All of Canada
Current programs4
Open now2
Only for British Columbia0
Funders3
Current programs
Up to $250,000
Non-repayable equity contributions for Indigenous small and medium-sized businesses: up to $99,999 for individual entrepreneurs and up to $250,000 for community-owned businesses, through Indigenous Financial Institutions and Métis Capital Corporations. There is no deadline.
$10,000 – $250,000
Loans of $10,000 to $250,000 for Black business owners and entrepreneurs across Canada, through the Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (run by the Federation of African Canadian Economics with BDC). The program also funds Black-led not-for-profits that support entrepreneurs.
Up to $75,000
Start-up loans of up to $75,000 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents aged 18 to 39 starting or buying a business: up to $25,000 from Futurpreneur and up to $50,000 from BDC, each over five years, with up to two years of one-on-one mentoring. Applications are taken any time.
Guides and answers
Blog · 4 min read Funding for Black entrepreneurs in Canada Blog · 4 min read Funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada Blog · 4 min read Funding for women entrepreneurs in Canada: where to start Blog · 4 min read Funding for young entrepreneurs in Canada Guide · 6 min read Funding to start a business in Canada: what really exists Blog · 4 min read Starting a business as a newcomer to Canada: funding and support