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Reimbursement Est. 2019
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CleanBC Industry Fund

Government of BC / Ministry of Environment
Maximum Funding
Varies by stream (Emissions Performance: up to $10M/project;...
Open (2026 intake — opened April 1, 2026; no stated closing date)
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Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
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Co-Funding
50%
CleanBC Industry Fund offers funding that varies by project. Major provincial fund investing $368M+ since 2019 across 173 projects, supporting BC industrial operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Open (2026 intake — opened April 1, 2026; no stated closing date).
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Program Description

Major provincial fund investing $368M+ since 2019 across 173 projects, supporting BC industrial operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Includes Innovation Accelerator and Feasibility Studies streams. Funded by carbon tax revenue from large industrial emitters producing 10,000+ tonnes CO2e annually.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Industrial operations in British Columbia
  • Facility must pay BC carbon tax
  • Facility must emit 10,000+ tonnes CO2 equivalent per year
  • Project must demonstrate measurable emissions reduction
  • Must meet minimum project size requirements
Provinces
British Columbia
Industries
Renewable Energy Industrial Environmental
Business Stage
Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Hard
Competition
High
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
Varies by stream (Emissions Performance: up to $10M/project; Innovation Accelerator; Feasibility Studies); $35M total for 2026 intake
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Co-Funding
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Deadline
Open (2026 intake — opened April 1, 2026; no stated closing date)

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Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Moderate
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Application Steps

1 Download Project Concept Form Download the Project Concept Form from the BC government CIF page at gov.bc.ca. Complete with facility description, current GHG emissions data (from GGIRCA reporting), proposed project overview, estimated emissions reduction, rough budget, and stream alignment.

Required Documents 7

✓ CleanBC Industry Fund application (stream-specific)
✓ Greenhouse gas emissions baseline and reduction projections

Eligible Expenses 6

Ineligible Expenses 6

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Compatible Programs

NRCan Clean Growth Program SDTC (Sustainable Development Technology Canada / ISED) Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) SR&ED Tax Credits Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
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Clawback Risk

Medium Risk
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How CleanBC Industry Fund Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can sole proprietors apply for CleanBC grants?
No. Only incorporated industrial operations in BC that pay BC carbon tax and emit 10,000+ tCO2e annually qualify. Sole proprietors don't meet the facility/operational structure requirements.
What's the typical award size for Feasibility Studies?
$50,000-$300,000. This stream has lower minimums than Innovation Accelerator ($500K+), making it ideal for de-risking larger applications in future rounds.
Do I need to pay upfront for project costs?
Yes. CleanBC uses a reimbursement model — you pay costs upfront and get paid back after project completion and verification. No upfront funding.
Why do most applications fail?
Most fail because facilities emit below 10,000 tCO2e annually, project size is under $500K, or the proposal lacks measurable emissions reduction pathways beyond routine efficiency.
Can I stack this with other grants?
Yes. Compatible with NRCan Clean Growth, SDTC, SIF (for $10M+ projects), and SR&ED on R&D components. Avoid double-claiming costs between CIF and SR&ED.

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