Grant
Provincial
Between Intakes
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment Stream
Government of British Columbia — Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Maximum Funding
$100,000 to $10,000,000 (up to 20% of eligible project costs;...
Between intakes — register at [email protected] for next opening
Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
20%
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Capital Investment Stream provides up to $100,000 to $10,000,000 (up to 20% of eligible project costs; minimum eligible project cost $500,000). Non-repayable grants of up to 20% of eligible capital costs (to $10M) for BC manufacturers to modernize infrastructure, upgrade equipment, and expand value-added production. The program covers up to 20% of eligible costs. Between intakes — register at [email protected] for next opening.
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Program Description
Non-repayable grants of up to 20% of eligible capital costs (to $10M) for BC manufacturers to modernize infrastructure, upgrade equipment, and expand value-added production. Targets forestry-dependent regions and Indigenous enterprises; a cross-government review panel scores applications on job creation and community benefit.
Eligibility Requirements
- For-profit manufacturing business (industrial/mass production operations) registered in British Columbia
- Must have established operations with an existing physical location and employees in BC
- Viable financial position — not in foreclosure or receivership; demonstrates current or projected profitability/growth
- Project must be located in British Columbia and contribute to regional economic growth and job creation
- Indigenous and First Nation-owned enterprises are explicitly eligible
- Partnerships with eligible for-profit lead applicants accepted
- Non-profits, industry associations, post-secondary institutions, crown corporations, and municipalities are NOT eligible as lead applicants
- Project must be at high readiness with demonstrated market demand
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Business Stage
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Difficulty
Hard
Competition
High
First-Timer
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Funding Details
- Amount
- $100,000 to $10,000,000 (up to 20% of eligible project costs; minimum eligible project cost $500,000)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 20% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Between intakes — register at [email protected] for next opening
Program Scorecard
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Deadline
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Approval
Varies
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Competition
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Insider TipApplications with explicit job-creation projections tied to regional communities — especially forestry-dependent towns or Indigenous communities — score highest.
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Rejection Pitfalls 5
- Project not yet at high readiness (missing market demand evidence or cost estimates)
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Application Steps
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Determine project scope Confirm your manufacturing project qualifies (capital expenditure, BC location, job-creation potential) and falls within eligible expense categories.
Required Documents 6
✓ Business financial statements (2-3 years)
✓ Business plan or project planning documents
Eligible Expenses 6
Ineligible Expenses 5
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the maximum grant amount for a single project?
$10,000,000, covering up to 20% of eligible capital project costs. The applicant must fund the remaining 80%.
Can Indigenous-owned manufacturers apply?
Yes. Indigenous and First Nation-owned enterprises are explicitly eligible and projects with Indigenous community benefit are prioritized by the review panel.
Are operating costs covered by this grant?
No. Only capital expenditures — equipment, machinery, construction materials, project-specific net-new labour, and installation costs — are eligible. Ongoing salaries and operating costs are excluded.
When will the next intake open?
No date announced as of May 2026. Email [email protected] to join the mailing list for updates.
Can my company stack this with federal programs like IRAP?
Generally yes, but total government support should not exceed 100% of eligible costs. Confirm stacking rules with the program officer before finalizing your budget.
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