November 2025 Grant Newsletter
Supports for Workers and Employers
*NEW – Rural and Remote Employment Initiatives Fund (RREIF) Business Advisory Supports – Canada/BC Government / NDIT
The objective of the RREIF is to fund initiatives supporting people, businesses and the workforce in rural and remote communities across northern British Columbia. Applicants can access professional supports to address specific tariff-related impacts or sustain and/or create employment opportunities. Application Deadline: December 31, 2025.
Visit the program website to apply.
StrongerBC Future Skills Grant (FSG) – Province of BC
The FSG is open to British Columbian residents aged 19 years or older, regardless of financial need. Covers up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.
Visit the program website for further information.
2025-2026 Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) – Province of BC
CEP funds projects to increase training and work experience for job seekers in BC. Note: CEP is focusing on fewer, strategically chosen project-based labour market training projects that align with ministry and national priorities.
Visit the WorkBC program website for further information.
B.C. Employer Training Grant – Province of BC
Access skills and training required to adapt to the labour market’s changing job requirements. Employers can apply as often as they need and receive 80% of the cost of training up to $10,000 per employee, with a maximum annual amount per employer of $300,000. Continuous application intake.
Visit the program website for further information.
2025 Business Façade Improvement Program – Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
NDIT works with communities and regional districts to provide funding to improve business facades. Business may be reimbursed up to $5,000 in matching funding through this program.
For more information and to apply follow the community links below:
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) Business Development Programs
NDIT offers business development programs. Applications accepted on a continuous basis until the annual budget is committed.
Visit the program website for further information and to apply.
Community Grants
*NEW – Northern BC Coaching & Officiating Development Fund – viaSPORT British Columbia / Engage Sport North
Funding may be used to reduce the cost of their training and/or certification courses, helping to increase accessibility to coaching and officiating development. Must permanently reside within BC Games Zones 7 or 8 (encompasses the Cariboo and Fraser-Fort George Regional Districts. Application Deadline: November 30, 2025.
Visit the program website to apply.
*NEW - LeadForward Grant – viaSPORT / Engage Sport North
Strengthens balanced leadership for female coaches, officials or organizational staff throughout BC by supporting training, educations and policy development opportunities. Application Deadline: November 30, 2025.
Visit the program website to apply.
*NEW – Cultural Practices Grant – First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC)
Supports BC First Nations in planning, carrying out and documenting community-based cultural practices and events. Online information session November 20th from 2-3pm PT. Application Deadline: December 12, 2025.
Visit the program website to apply.
*NEW – FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program (FCNRP)
FireSmart Canada developed the FCNRP to officially recognize neighbourhoods that have taken critical steps to reduce their vulnerability to wildfire.
Visit the program website to apply.
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) – Community Development Programs
Closed for 2025. Next application deadline: January 31, 2026.
Visit the program website for further information.
Community Gaming Grants (CGG) - Province of British Columbia
Not-for-profit organizations providing programs or services of direct benefit to the broader community. Local organizations: up to $125,000 per year and Regional/Provincial organizations: up to $250,000 year. Application Period: Human and Social Services Deadline November 30 (notification by Feb 28, 2026)
Visit the program website for information and to apply.
New Relationship Trust (NRT)
Partnering with First Nations across BC to build capacity and advance sustainable growth, educational success and cultural revitalization. Various funding initiatives available through NRT.
Visit the program website for more information and to apply.
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) – Province of BC
IAF delivers a variety of programs supporting BC’s agriculture and food sector.
Visit the program website for information, application intakes and deadlines.
Local Festivals: Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program – Government of Canada
Funding provided to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans, heritage performers and local First Nations. Application deadlines vary.
Visit the program website to apply.
Indigenous Climate and Environmental Funding – Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous climate action for a safer and cleaner environment for future generations.
Visit the program website for further information and to apply.
Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program – Government of Canada
The ACT Program aims to create an environment for the development and adoption of clean technology. Three priority areas: green energy and energy efficiency; precision agriculture and bioeconomy.
Visit the program website to apply.
Community Economic Development & Diversification (CEDD) – Government of Canada / PacifiCan
The CEDD program creates economic benefits, investing in projects that harness local ambitions, assets, knowledge and economic opportunities to create prosperous and resilient communities. Accepting applications on ongoing basis. Funding varies by project.
Visit the program website for further information.
Community Support Funding Programs – Community Futures North Cariboo (CFNC)
Funding programs include: Sponsorship Fund $500, Skills Development Fund $1000, Facilities & Equipment Fund $2500 and Business & Entrepreneurship Fund $5000. Applications evaluated by Board of Directors based on the criteria of each Fund. Applications reviewed on a monthly basis.
Visit the program website to apply.
Ryan Government Funding Directory (formerly Mentor Works)
Canadian and British Columbia government funding programs support small businesses, large corporations and not-for-profit organizations.
Visit the program website for resources and grant opportunities.
Additional Resources:
Agriculture & Agrifood Government of Canada
United Way British Columbia – Emergency Response; Food Security; Seniors; Children & Youth; Capacity Building; Indigenous Priorities and Communities
Innovate BC – Growth. Talent. Tech Adoption.
Community Action Initiative – Community-Based Mental Health
Department of Canadian Heritage
Mastercard Foundation – Heritage Funding
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