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The 2024-25 REDIP intake opened July 4, 2024 and will close October 31, 2024 at 11:59PM PST. The 2024-25 intake marks the third year of this three-year program.
Lists of projects funded in the previous REDIP intakes are available here:
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The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) is a grant launched by the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation (JEDI), with a funding allocation of $33M per year from fiscal year 2022-23 through to fiscal year 2024-25. REDIP supports projects that promote the following:
For full program details, including funding categories, eligibility, project types and timelines, please refer to the REDIP Program Guide (PDF, 2MB).
REDIP has three unique funding categories. Each category targets different project types and communities:
1. Economic Capacity (REDIP-EC)
Helping communities build their internal capacity for economic development.
*Located outside of the Metro Vancouver and Capital Regional Districts.
2. Economic Diversification (REDIP-ED)
Funding projects that promote economic diversification and development.
*Located outside of the Metro Vancouver and Capital Regional Districts.
3. Forest Impact Transition (REDIP-FIT)
Supporting economic recovery and transition in communities affected by changes in the forest sector.
Eligible lead applicants for all three funding categories (REDIP-ED, REDIP-EC, REDIP-FIT) include:
Limited Partnerships are not eligible to apply as lead applicants. For-profit entities such as businesses and Limited Partnerships can act as partners to an eligible lead applicant. For more detailed information regarding eligible lead and partner applicants, please refer to the REDIP Program Guide (PDF, 2MB).
Communities with populations under 25,000 located within the Metro Vancouver and Capital Regional districts can apply for an eligibility exemption prior to applying for funding. Please fill out the Eligibility Exemption Request Form (DOCX, 49KB) and email it to RuralDevelopment@gov.bc.ca.
Communities that were approved for an exemption in previous REDIP intakes do not need to reapply.
Please contact program staff prior to submitting an exemption request to confirm whether the community has been previously approved.
This 30-minute REDIP overview includes updates to the program criteria for the 2024-25 intake:
This pre-recorded, 20-minute webinar walks through the materials available on the REDIP website and provides tips and tricks for navigating the online application form:
A written step-by-step guide is also available:
Please contact the program office (RuralDevelopment@gov.bc.ca) if you have ideas for future tutorials and webinars.
Follow the below steps to complete and submit an application to the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program. Links to documents and other sections of this website intended to support applicants are included.
1. Learn about the program
2. Select a funding category and confirm your eligibility
Ensure you are applying for the correct funding category and that you are eligible to apply. A list of common ineligible projects is provided on page 12 of the REDIP Program Guide (PDF, 2MB).
3. Review your project idea with program staff
4. Create a Business BCeID
5. Prepare your application
6. Complete optional supporting documentation
7. Submit your application
8. After your application is submitted
Projects that received $100,000.00 or less:
Projects that received over $100,000.00:
In cases where funding recipients have not submitted reporting in a timely manner, the Province may choose to deny future requests for funding.
A Business BCeID is required to access the reporting portal and submit reports. Please review the Online Reporting Access_BCeID Instructions (PDF, 217KB) for guidance on registering your organization for a Business BCeID.
Reporting templates are available online through the following links:
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For questions about the REDIP Program, please contact the Rural Policy and Programs Branch.
To connect with a Regional Manager in your area, please contact the
Regional Economic Operations Branch.