The BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (MJF) will help manufacturing companies modernize, innovate, and grow by providing funding for capital projects in all regions in B.C., particularly in communities affected by economic impacts or downturns.
The program welcomes applications from all manufacturing sectors. There will be a particular focus on helping the forestry sector retrofit and develop new, sustainable value-added business lines that reduce dependency on old growth logging and make innovative use of biomaterials.
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This program reflects the Province's ongoing commitment to promote economic diversification and complements other supports for forestry workers and rural communities.
MJF will invest up to $180 million in manufacturing projects throughout B.C.
The program will begin accepting proposals on February 28, 2023 and will remain open to proposals for approximately two years, or until all funds are allocated.
The Program Guide provides additional information about the program and application process.
Eligible applicants include:
First Nations and Indigenous-owned enterprises that are preparing to fully acquire or buy into an established manufacturing operation may be eligible to receive funding. Please contact us to discuss.
Applicant eligibility requirements
Eligible capital projects must:
Eligible project costs
Eligible project costs are those essential to project delivery, including:
See the Program Guide for more information about eligible and ineligible costs.
MJF has two funding streams: Project Readiness and Capital Investment. The streams support different stages of planning and launching capital projects.
Funding to complete final-stage business and project planning, including operational and technical assessments.
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Early research, concept development and scoping are not eligible activities.
Funding to invest in new or renovated manufacturing infrastructure, technology, equipment, and processes, including renovating idle industrial buildings such as an unused mill site.
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The program uses a two-step application process.
Before applying, we welcome you to reach out to our team at ManufacturingJobsFund@gov.bc.ca to discuss your project, explore eligibility or seek guidance on the application process.
You can find additional details in the Program Guide.
The initial proposal process requests high-level information about your business and project.
To complete a proposal, you will need to log in with a Business BCeID.
Submit an online proposal form for the stream you area applying for. The form will take approximately 30-60 minutes to complete. The online Project Proposal form is accessed by signing on with your Business BCeID using these links:
Stream 1 - Planning Proposal Form
Stream 2 - Capital Investment Proposal Form
We strongly recommend preparing your responses in a document offline before copying them into the form and submitting. Please also ensure you save the online form often (every 10-15 minutes).
You can save your progress and return to it at any time, or review the form structure prior to beginning the process to get an idea of what to expect. You will also be able to view your proposal after you have submitted it, and you can submit multiple proposals.
Program staff will review your proposal and contact you within four weeks about next steps. Please contact us if you require a PDF version of the proposal form, which you can use to prepare your answers offline and work collaboratively with others on your submission prior to submitting online.
Applicants who are selected to move on to Step 2 will receive a link to a detailed application form, where they will be asked to submit additional information and documentation such as business financials and project plans.
Applications will be assessed for alignment with program goals, economic impact, and project viability.
Throughout the continuous intake, project applications that pass the assessment process and due diligence will be grouped together in batches and reviewed for funding decision.
The following criteria will be used to prioritize projects for funding:
Projects may be carried forward for future consideration if they are not funded at the time of initial review.
A list of frequently asked questions about the program, application process and eligibility will be regularly updated on this page.
Applicants are approved on a rolling basis over the continuous program intake. The list of funding recipients will be updated regularly as new projects are approved.
Access the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund Program Guide.
To discuss the program or a potential project, please contact us by email.
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