Discover the grant opportunities available to your organization, business, or neighbourhood improvement project in Surrey.

Arts & Culture Grants

Community Grants

Sport Surrey Grants

Neighbourhood Enhancement Grants

Policing Grants

Each year White Rock City Council awards a limited amount of funds to recipients doing work in the community that either benefit the residents of the City or brings favourable publicity to the City raising civic pride and awareness.

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The Province of British Columbia is committed to building a strong economy. A skilled workforce is essential for strong, sustainable and balanced growth. Building an agile and resilient workforce—one with the right mix of skills to respond to the evolving demands of the labour market—provides B.C. enterprises with a strategic competitive advantage for productivity and innovation.

For individual British Columbians, skills development increases participation in the labour market and provides a key to adapting to the changing world of work.

Receive up to $300,000 for Skills Training

The B.C. Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires.

The intent of this program is to help British Columbians access the skills training required to adapt to the labour market’s changing job requirements, while also encouraging employer involvement in skills training.

The Employer Training Grant helps employers pay for training, which in turn helps employees experience increased job security or move into better jobs.

Employers can apply as often as they need and receive 80 per cent of the cost of training up to $10,000 per employee, with a maximum annual amount per employer of $300,000.

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The B.C. Youth in Manufacturing Initiative supports skills training and short-term, paid work placements for B.C. youth aged 16-24 to develop skills and work experience for success in the workforce.

British Columbia’s manufacturing employers participating in the program will receive mentorship training and a financial subsidy of $3,500 for each youth work placement.

Special Requirements

Employer Eligibility:

• To be eligible for funding through EMC’s B.C. Youth in Manufacturing Initiative, an employer must be part of the manufacturing sector (NAICS 31-33) and operate in British Columbia.

Youth Eligibility: To be eligible, youth participants must be:

• a resident of British Columbia (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Refugee)
• eligible to work in Canada
• aged 16-24 (at start of program)

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Work Integrated Learning programs support students in building practical, job ready skills through real world experience in Canada’s digital economy. These initiatives connect students with industry partners, providing hands on exposure to emerging technologies, workplace challenges, and in demand digital skills. Programs such as Cybersecurity Training WIL and Youth Dividend help strengthen workforce readiness while supporting greater diversity and inclusion across the ICT and digital sectors.

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Support available for early-stage businesses to demonstrate supply-chain innovation in key sectors

Summary

• Applications open until Dec. 21, 2025, for early-stage demonstration call, with another call planned for 2026
• $2.5 million total (up to $500,000 per project) available for pilot-scale demonstrations
• More opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises to move closer to commercial adoption of their innovations

B.C. businesses developing new technologies that align with key sectors in the Look West economic plan can now apply for new funding to help them demonstrate innovative solutions to real-world challenges, so they can grow and create good jobs for people in B.C.

“This new funding helps B.C.‘s small and medium-sized companies validate their technologies in real-world settings and move closer to commercial adoption,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. “It’s part of our Look West economic plan to drive growth and deliver innovative solutions at home and around the world.”

Helping businesses bridge gap

The early-stage demonstration call, delivered by Innovate BC through the Integrated Marketplace platform, is providing as much as $2.5 million in funding to give B.C.-based small and medium-sized businesses the opportunity to:

• demonstrate the performance of their innovations
• attract early customers
• move closer to full commercial adoption

“Innovate BC’s early-stage demonstration call gives B.C.-based small and medium-sized enterprises a clear path to demo new technologies with clients at the table,” said Scott Beatty, CEO, MarineLabs. “This kind of collaboration de-risks adoption and delivers measurable benefits for industries and communities across the province. MarineLabs has seen first-hand how effective the Integrated Marketplace is, and we look forward to the boost this program will bring to the province’s innovation ecosystem.”

As many as 40% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $500,000 per project, will be provided to support pilot-scale demonstrations of made-in-B.C. technologies. Applications for the 2025-2026 intake are open until Dec. 21, 2025. Another call for applications is anticipated to launch in mid-2026.

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The Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program stream aims to create, grow and nurture inclusive regional ecosystems that support business needs throughout the innovation continuum, and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth, and competitiveness.

Program

The regional development agencies (RDAs) are delivering the RIE program across Canada, in their respective regions. PacifiCan is delivering RIE in British Columbia.

Through RIE, we are making targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. We are also fostering inclusive growth by supporting under-represented groups, mainly women, Indigenous peoples, and young entrepreneurs, to more fully participate in the innovation economy.

By providing funds to advance the development of regional innovation ecosystems, PacifiCan is delivering on the Budget 2018 commitment to grow the British Columbia economy. This will ensure Canada’s prosperity for decades to come.

The RIE program stream builds on the federal government’s Innovation and Skills Plan. This plan helps make Canada a world-leading centre for innovation that creates well-paying jobs and grows the middle class.

Objectives of RIE

• Support and grow strategic clusters to leverage regional strengths and support businesses to commercialize products, technologies, and services, and to scale-up
• Enhance the development and reach of business accelerators and incubators, and other organizations, which support entrepreneurs, start-ups, and companies with high-growth potential
• Support projects led by innovation-oriented organizations to increase and promote business productivity and global competitiveness, and investment and talent attraction
• Enhance the capacity of ecosystems to support underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, and young entrepreneurs

Who can apply for RIE?

RIE is open to not-for-profit organizations that support businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs, for start-up, growth, productivity, technology commercialization, technology adoption, export, and investment attraction, including:

Applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria:

• Post-secondary educational institutions
• Business Accelerator and Incubators
• Angel networks
• Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) organizations, including Indigenous-led not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous-owned businesses
  social enterprises
• A group of eligible recipients such as an industry association or consortium
• A municipality and all other municipal-type organizations

All eligible applicants must be legal entities capable of entering into legally binding agreements.

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The CUSMA Compliance Advisory Services Initiative (CCASI) supports B.C. based small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) impacted by U.S. tariffs by facilitating access to the technical experts and advisory services they need to become CUSMA compliant. Eligible service providers include customs brokers, trade consultants, trade lawyers, and compliance specialists based in Canada or the United States.

Approved businesses will be reimbursed for 50% of the total eligible costs incurred up to a maximum reimbursement of $5,000.

This contribution is administered by Export Navigator through Community Futures BC.

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The CEDD program supports economic development initiatives that contribute to the economic growth and diversification of communities across British Columbia.

Through this program, PacifiCan enables communities to leverage their capacity and strengths to:

• Respond to economic development opportunities,
• Adjust to changing and challenging economic circumstances (e.g. inter-city bus transportation, wildfires, and floods).

PacifiCan accepts applications for CEDD on an ongoing basis.

Eligible organizations

• not-for-profit organizations, including industry associations, economic development organizations, cultural organizations, and societies
• post-secondary institutions
• co-operatives
• hospitals and regional healthcare centres
• Indigenous-led not-for-profits and organizations, which may include but not limited to First Nations as represented by their Chief and Council, Tribal Councils,
• Indigenous representative organizations, Métis and Inuit organizations and Settlements, as well as First Nation/Métis Settlement wholly-owned businesses where all
• profits accrue solely to the First Nation/Settlement to benefit community members
• municipal governments and organizations created by them
• federal Crown corporations (Treasury Board Secretariat will be consulted prior to any funding decisions for federal Crown corporations.)
• provincial government departments, agencies, and crown corporations

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Various grants and funding opportunities to help your business/organization from the Government of Canada.

Funding is available in the following categories:

• Agriculture
• Arts, culture, and sport
• Business
• Environment
• For Indigenous peoples
• Gender equality
• Health
• International development
• Jobs or apprenticeship training
• Leave from work, caregiving, pensions
• Research
• Student aid

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PacifiCan supports the growth of British Columbia businesses by helping them compete in domestic and global markets. Through targeted funding programs, PacifiCan works to strengthen regional economies, support innovation, and create quality jobs across the province. Its approach focuses on connecting industry leaders, advancing inclusive economic growth, and ensuring businesses have the tools and resources needed to scale and succeed.

Learn more about our funding programs.

his funding opportunity aims to make workplaces and communities across Canada more accessible for persons with disabilities. It will fund projects that create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to access and maintain employment. In addition, it will fund projects that remove accessibility barriers for persons with disabilities in Indigenous workplaces or Indigenous communities.

Application period: January 16, 2026, to March 12, 2026, at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Funding amount: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for a project that is up to 24 months in duration

Who can apply: Not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations and municipal and territorial governments

Check your eligibility!

Applying for funding takes time and effort. To help determine if your organization may be eligible for the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) 2026 Call for Proposals (CFP), please answer a few short questions.

This funding opportunity aims to make workplaces and communities across Canada more accessible for persons with disabilities. It will fund projects that create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to access and maintain employment. In addition, it will fund projects that remove accessibility barriers for persons with disabilities in Indigenous workplaces or Indigenous communities.

Application period: January 16, 2026, to March 12, 2026, at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Funding amount: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for a project that is up to 24 months in duration

Who can apply: Not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations and municipal and territorial governments

Check your eligibility!

Applying for funding takes time and effort. To help determine if your organization may be eligible for the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) 2026 Call for Proposals (CFP), please answer a few short questions.

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The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) helps Indigenous communities participate in complex economic opportunities.

New funding for clean energy projects. An additional $300 million is available until 2027 for clean energy projects in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities across Canada. To learn more about the types of projects we’re funding, who can apply and how we’re working, visit Clean energy in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities.

Who can apply?

Federal departments leading SPI initiatives determine any application processes which vary depending on the initiative’s objectives. Those eligible to participate in SPI initiatives include:

• Indigenous businesses, organizations, partnerships, and joint ventures
• Indigenous communities and local governments
• academic institutions
• provinces and territories

Deadline: There is no deadline for this program as this is an ongoing process.

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Granting focus supports initiatives that lead to job creation and/or enhanced employability for underserved youth (aged 16 to 34) and individuals with mental health challenges.

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2026 CCF grant applications

Applications for the Spring 2026 funding round will be available starting October 15, 2025. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (ET)

If your organization is interested in applying for an upcoming funding round or requires more information,

email: the_cooperators_foundation@cooperators.ca

Find everything that the government can do for your business, all in one place.

The Innovation Canada digital platform can match you with the best-fitting programs and services from across federal, provincial, and territorial governments—in less than 3 minutes. Get tools and information on:

• Starting your business
• Growing your business
• Financing your Business
• Regional support
• Permits and Licenses
• Managing your business
• Protecting your intellectual property
• Protecting your business
• Selling to government
• Exporting and importing
• Women entrepreneurship and more

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The Self-Assessment and Learning Tool (SALT) helps you understand how to prepare to apply for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives.

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The Canada Small Business Financing Program makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.

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Ready to grow or expand your business? The Business Development Bank of Canada’s Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan provides financing up to $350,000, with flexible repayment terms to protect cash flow, preferred rates, and no processing or annual fees. Plus, part of the interest paid on the loan supports a charity of your choice, so you’ll be giving back while you grow.

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The Rise Small Business Lending Program offers low-interest loans and mentorship to help entrepreneurs start or grow their business. Eligible applicants can access loans up to $10,000, with no hidden fees and flexible repayment options. Rise also provides expert mentorship and guidance on business planning and financial management to support your business journey.

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If you are under 40 and have a solid business plan, the Young Entrepreneur Loan from Farm Credit Canada can provide up to $2 million to help you start or expand your agricultural or food-related business. Benefit from low interest rates and no processing fees, allowing you to focus on growth. Build your credit history and take your business to the next level with FCC’s support.

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