We fund pilot projects for initiatives that can potentially allow a community to remove 60% of total suspended solids (TSS) or a significant amount of other contaminants (e.g., E.coli, salt, grease) from its stormwater runoff. This funding helps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes protect local bodies of water through stormwater treatment.

Pilot projects assess solutions in real-life conditions. They evaluate either a small-scale version of a project or a full-scale, replicable version. 

The First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) promotes increased Indigenous community participation in the clean energy sector within their asserted traditional territories and treaty areas.

The fund provides agreements between the B.C. Government and successful applicants for Capacity funding and Equity funding. It also provides revenue sharing agreements between the B.C. Government and eligible First Nations.

1. CAPACITY FUNDING

Funding to assist with clean energy project feasibility studies, community energy planning or engaging with project proponents. Funding will be provided to enable an applicant to engage with project proponents, including undertaking financial analysis of potential projects prior to taking equity positions in a Project and reviewing development potential within their territories.

2. EQUITY FUNDING

Funding to support a financially viable and resourced clean energy project with an Energy Purchase Agreement.

By supplying electricity to the people and businesses of this province, we provide an essential and important service. We also believe in doing more than that.

WE HAVE TWO GRANTS TO CHOOSE FROM:

1. BROAD IMPACT GRANTS

- Grants for organizations that wish to expand an existing program's reach or to develop a new program across multiple communities in B.C.

2. GRASSROOT GRANTS

- Grants for local community-based programs.

The Burns Lake and District Community Foundation Society (BL&DCFS) offers grants to organizations performing worthwhile projects to enhance the quality of life in the Lakes District.

The BL&DCF is a fund held by volunteer members of the community for the benefit of local recreation, arts, and culture organizations. It is a fund established through the generous donations of community members like you, and it is designed to give back to local groups for generations to come.

The PRRCF annually convenes meetings that provide a grant-making committee to consider community priorities and action around emerging and existing community needs and how best to meet them. The grant-making fields of consideration are the relief of poverty, educational needs, social welfare, and health issues, programs for aged, programs for the disabled, preservation and protection of environment, advancement of the arts, prevention of delinquency and prevention of substance abuse. 

The Fund Investments team is at the heart of BDC Capital’s effort to develop and enable the venture capital (VC) ecosystem in Canada. We play a leadership role in the VC fund industry and encourage the development of world-class Canadian funds by supporting established and emerging top-tier managers.

Community Micro Lending’s Core Loan Program offers two types of loans: Business (including start-up & expansion) and Training (for those looking build skills to find or improve work).

Applications are thorough and include a business or learning plan, budget and cashflow, letters of reference and other materials. We treat the application process like a learning opportunity and staff and volunteers are available to help applicants with the preparation of their applications. Please call or email us to learn more.

The Investment Co-op aims to direct new, or pre-existing, investment capital from local residents into local businesses with high community impact.  We understand that new ventures are vital to a healthy local economy, but can face difficulty in securing financing to get off the ground or grow.

The Investment Co-op can provide short-term capital (1-5 years) to ventures looking to launch or expand, and assist them in establishing a supportive customer base and a sustainable operation for their concept.  The Investment Co-op will work in partnership with other local financing organizations.  Unlike traditional loans that are based on business history and collateral, these investments are based on the experience and character of the owners, the strength of the business plan and the opportunity for economic, social and environmental and/or agricultural impact in Creston & District.

Our project grants are intended to support initiatives and projects designed to benefit people with disabilities. Some examples of organizations we have supported through our project grant program include the Disabled Independent Gardener Association’s urban gardening program, the Community Recreational Initiative Society’s Adaptive Adventures program and a supported housing development for brain injury survivors in Campbell River.

BC Rehab was created in 1947 with a mission to support people with physical disabilities through education, research, arts, recreation, and wellness programs. We celebrate and support people with physical disabilities in their efforts to strive towards their own form of independence. This application is intended for individual funding requests from persons with physical disabilities.