REDIP: up to $1M for rural BC economic projects.
The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program funds projects that build rural economic strength, plan for future growth, or create new services and infrastructure that benefit local rural economies.
⏳ The 2026-27 intake is closing soon
A Business BCeID is required and can take several weeks — start now.
How much REDIP can fund
| Stream | What it supports | Max per project | Share of eligible costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development | Business planning, feasibility assessments and other developmental steps for economic diversification opportunities | $100,000 | 80% |
| Implementation — small/medium Total project cost under $500K | New economic infrastructure and implementation of economic services programming | $400,000 | 80% |
| Implementation — large Total project cost $500K+ | Larger infrastructure and diversification projects | $1,000,000 | 60% |
| Community Transition | Communities in a supported Community Transition event, or with a direct link to a major project of regional significance | See program guide | |
Eligible applicants
- ✅ Local governments, regional districts, Indigenous governments/communities and not-for-profit organizations in BC
- ✅ Community eligibility follows the Province's Eligibility Matrix (rural vs urban by population and remoteness) — check with the Eligibility Lookup Tool
- ✅ All Indigenous communities in BC are eligible
- ✅ The project must directly serve the applicant's community(ies)
- ⚠️ Previous recipients must complete funded projects and reporting before new applications are reviewed
Steps to apply
- Review the 2026-27 Program Guide & FAQ
- Confirm community eligibility
- Choose the right funding stream
- Discuss your project with REDIP staff or a Regional Manager
- Get a Business BCeID (allow several weeks)
- Prepare templates, Excel budget, direct deposit form (+ .KML for construction projects)
- Gather stream-specific supporting documents
- Submit online at gov.bc.ca/REDIP
What rural communities are building
Workforce attraction marketing campaign — City of Prince Rupert
Tourism experience development — Northern BC Tourism Association
Commercial investment attraction — Terrace Downtown Improvement Area
Local food supply-chain initiative — Kootenays
Source: BC Government news releases, 2026.
Need help before Nov 20?
We help communities and non-profits scope projects, build budgets and prepare complete applications. Funding is competitive and not guaranteed. Details summarized from gov.bc.ca/REDIP as of November 2026.
REDIP Rural Programs Team: RuralDevelopment@gov.bc.ca · 1-250-356-7950
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