·   Animal Industries

·   Environmental Issues

·   Processing Industries

·   Plant Industries

Investment Agriculture Foundation

http://www.iafbc.ca/funding_available/animal_industries.htm

http://www.iafbc.ca/funding_available/environmental_issues.htm

·   several programs for the livestock, poultry, beekeeping and animal products sectors.

·   several environmental programs to help the agriculture industry develop environmental farm plans, deal with environmental issues and prevent wildlife damage.

·   several programs for the food and beverage processing sectors.

·   several programs for the fruit, vegetable, grain, oilseed, greenhouse, nursery and other crop sectors.

IAF a funds matching agency which requires some level of non-government funding.

GRANTS > $10,000.

http://www.iafbc.ca/apply_for_funding/over10.htm

GRANTS  < $10,000.

(Small Projects)

http://www.iafbc.ca/apply_for_funding/upto10.htm

Coreen Moroziuk iafcoreen@shaw.ca
Program Manager, Animal Industries

Tel: (778) 371-7443

Investment Agriculture Foundation

http://www.iafbc.ca/funding_available/plant_industries.htm

http://www.iafbc.ca/funding_available/processing_industries.htm

Emily MacNair  Emily.MacNair@gov.bc.ca
Program Manager, Plant Industries

Tel: (250) 356-0119

Agriculture

Yes

Investment Agriculture Foundation

http://www.iafbc.ca/funding_available/programs/AAI/aai.htm

$500,000 have been allocated to fulfill the vision of Aboriginal people achieving self-sufficiency through participation in viable, diverse agri-food opportunities.

Jessica Ng Jessica.Ng@gov.bc.ca

Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC
Tel: (250) 356-1839

Agritourism

Investment Agriculture Foundation

http://www.iafbc.ca/funding_available/programs/agri-tourism/Agri_tourism.htm

$650,000 have been allocated to serve the diverse range of operators offering agriculture-oriented tourism experiences to people exploring BC. Agri-tourism encompasses a wide range of activities, from accommodations and retail sales to recreational activities and farm tours.

Women in Agriculture

Investment Agriculture Foundation

http://www.iafbc.ca/funding_available/programs/WIA/wia.htm

$200,000 have been earmarked to assist women in their pursuit of opportunities to build and strengthen the agriculture industry here in BC.

Both

Heritage Canada

www.pch.gc.ca

Building Communities through Arts and Heritage

http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/dcap-bcah/finApp_e.cfm

- Applicants must have written confirmation of financial or in-kind support from their municipal government or the equivalent authority

- For Local Arts and Heritage Festivals: applicants must have already completed one eligible activity within the last two years

- For Community Historical Anniversaries Programming: the anniversary must be at least the 100th and thereafter in increments of 25 years (i.e. 125th, 150th anniversary, etc.)

GRANTS and contributions of varying amounts.

Kelowna: Canadian Heritage
320-471 Queensway Ave., Federal Building
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6S5
Tel: 250-470-4833
Fax: 250-470-4839

Heritage Canada

www.pch.gc.ca

Museums Assistance Program

-Projects that tell the story of Canada's cultural and natural diverse heritage, and promote Canada-wide perspectives (traveling exhibitions, outreach activities, collaborative initiatives, partnerships, etc.)

- Projects that foster and support Aboriginal heritage activities

- Projects which strengthen the overall management of key museological functions in heritage organizations.

GRANTS and contributions to a maximum of $10,000.

Heritage Canada

Arts & Heritage Sustainability

http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/pcapc-cahsp/01_e.cfm

http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/pcapc-cahsp/02_e.cfm

http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/pcapc-cahsp/03_e.cfm

http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/pcapc-cahsp/05_e.cfm

Stabilization Projects

Capacity Building

Endowment Incentives

Networking Initiatives

*  Program will be at the end of funding cycle 31/03/2010 and as a result only limited funds are available under this program

Yes

INAC

Economic Development

and Business Partnership

Bill Guerin  GuerinB@inac-ainc.gc.ca

Director, Economic Development and Business Partnership
1138 Melville Street, Suite 600
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada, V6E 4S3

Telephone: (604) 666-5091

Fax: (604) 775-7149

·   Agriculture

·   Energy

·   Forestry

·   Mining

·   MPB Recovery

·   Small Business

·   Tourism

·   Transportation

Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust

·      Environmentally friendly manufacturing operations

·      Development of strategic alliances

·      Initiatives that contribute to small community sustainability

·      Economic Diversification

·      Arts & culture initiatives that demonstrate economic impact 

GRANTS:

$10,000 - $150,000

LOANS or Equity:

$25,000 - $1,000,000

Combination:

$1,000,000 maximum

*Up to 50% of total funding

·   Education

·   Capacity

·   culture & language

·   youth & elders

·   economic development

Yes

New Relationship Trust

http://www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/home

The New Relationship is a vision that was jointly agreed to in the Spring of 2005 by the First Nations Summit, the BC Assembly of First Nations, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, and the Province of BC.

An initial Fund of $100 million was set aside in early 2006 to help First Nations realize the vision of a new relationship. The money is managed by an independent, non-profit organization specifically created for that purpose.

Cheryl Cardinal   ccardinal@nrtf.ca

Agriculture

Yes

BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands

Jammi S. Kumar , Jammi.Kumar@gov.bc.ca
First Nations Agri-Business Development Specialist, Ministry of Agriculture and Lands
200 -1690 Powick Road, Kelowna BC. V1X 7G5
Tel: (250) 861 7200   Cell: (250) 826 9665

Agriculture

Yes

First Nations Agricultural Association

Conferences, workshops, loans to benefit First Nations Farmers

Small-scale LOANS

www.fnala.com

Box 1186 Stn. Main, 1367 Kootenay Way, Kamloops BC V2C6H3

Toll Free 1-866-314-6804

Telephone 250.314.6804, Fax 250.314.6809

Yes

Aboriginal Business Canada

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/abc-eac.nsf/en/Home

Although supporting a broad framework of government objectives, ABC focuses on a specific set of priorities intended to promote the establishment and growth of Aboriginal firms. These priorities are:

·   InnovationTrade and market expansion

·   Tourism

·   Youth Entrepreneurship Development

·   Strengthening Aboriginal financial and business development organizations

ABC provides the majority of its support in the form non-repayable contributions. Contributions may be repayable in some circumstances

David Murray

murray.david@ic.gc.ca

Industry Canada | ABC

300 West Georgia Street, 21st Floor

Vancouver, B.C. V6B 6E1

Tel: (604) 666-1472   Fax: (604) 666-0238

Labour Market and Skills Development

BC Agriculture Council

This initiative is cross-sectoral because all agriculture industries depend to varying degrees on labour. It outlines a proactive, responsive approach to achieving long-term agriculture labour market stability.

GRANTS

Steve Thompson steve@bcac.bc.ca
BC Agriculture Council

Tel: (250) 763-9790

Tourism

Union of British Columbia  Municipalities

Community Tourism Program

UBCM Community Tourism Program is designed to assist communities to enhance tourism activities in their community or region.

* Application deadline: 30/11/2008

Phase 2 Entitlements:

http://www.civicnet.bc.ca/files/%7BE6F7E055-ADC5-4307-A8CE-457F7127DF58%7DPhase2_Entitlements.pdf

Sue Clark, Programs Officer,
Local Government Program Services
UBCM/Municipal House
545 Superior Street
Victoria, BC  V8V 1X4
Tel: 250.356.5134  Fax: 250.356.5119
Email: sclark@civicnet.bc.ca
To submit an application, please email lgps@civicnet.bc.ca.

SME

Vancity Capital Corporation

Vancity Capital provides growth capital to smart, fast-growing, small- to medium-sized organizations that are based in BC. Our team of experienced, forward-thinking investment professionals lead the market in securing results-based deals.

LOANS

tel: 604.877.6565
fax: 604.871.5409

Lee Davis, President & CEO (604) 877-7596

lee_davis@vancity.com

·   Cariboo-Chilcotin Lillooet

·   Prince George

·   Northeast

·   Northwest

Northern Development Initiative Trust

Regional Development Program:

http://www.nditrust.ca/ndit/programs/regional/index.php

Pine Beetle Recovery Program:

http://www.nditrust.ca/ndit/programs/beetlerecovery/index.php

The focus of the Regional Development Program should be to increase jobs, tax base, revenues, exports and investment in each region.  Each of the four regions has a unique vision and strategy.  Each strategy includes a budget for grant and loan distribution over a three-year period (2006-2008).

GRANTS and LOANS

http://www.nditrust.ca/ndit/funding/index.php

Northern Development Initiative Trust

Phone: (250) 561-2525
Fax: (250) 561-2563
Email: admin@nditrust.ca

301-1268 Fifth Avenue
Prince George, BC
V2L 3L2

* Area of service reflected on map provided under QUICK ACCESS column on right hand side of home page:

http://www.nditrust.ca/ndit/index.php

The strategic investment of the $32 million Pine Beetle Recovery Program will diversify and strengthen the economy in the areas affected by the mountain pine beetle epidemic.  Investments will support economic diversification in affected communities, encourage regional collaboration, and establish enduring relationships between business, First Nations, local government and the broader community.

capital projects that build bike paths, walkways, and greenways and build seniors-friendly and disability-friendly communities

BC Ministry of Community Services and BC Ministry of Transportation

LocalMotion Program

http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/181.asp?grantid=122

LocalMotion provides local governments funding assistance for capital projects that make communities greener, healthier and more active and accessible places in which to live. This program provides extra resources for projects that encourage people to get out and be more active, support a reduction in car dependency and associated greenhouse gas emissions and meet the mobility needs of seniors and people with disabilities.

The Province is providing $40 million for investment in capital projects that build bike paths, walkways and greenways and build seniors-friendly and disability-friendly communities. LocalMotion funds are also available for projects that support community playgrounds and children’s parks activities.  LocalMotion grants are based on a 50/50 provincial/local government cost-sharing basis, with a provincial contribution of up to $1 million a year. The total $40 million is available over four years.

Energy
Environmental Protection and Management
Fire, Police, Emergency Preparedness
Recreation, Parks and Culture
Tourism
Water

Province of BC - Ministry of Community Services

Towns for Tomorrow Program

http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/181.asp?grantid=121

The Province is providing $21 million for capital investments that enhance community infrastructure and create legacies for the future. Projects supported include water quality and energy improvements, enhancement of protective and emergency infrastructure services, as well as the development of recreation, tourism or cultural amenities with long-term benefits for local citizens.

Local governments with populations of 5,000 or less and the Central Coast Regional District can apply to Towns for Tomorrow for grant funding. Under the cost-share program, the Province will provide 80% of the funding for approved projects up to $500,000, with communities funding the remaining 20%. A total of $7 million is available each year.