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Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)

Last updated on July 31, 2025

 

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The fourth intake of REDIP opens July 24, 2025, and closes October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. 

Lists of projects funded in the previous REDIP intakes are available here: 

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Program Details

The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) is an annual grant funding program administered by the Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth (JEG). REDIP supports rural communities throughout British Columbia to develop economic opportunities with a particular focus on three key areas:

  • Economic diversification
  • Economic capacity building
  • Economic infrastructure development

In fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 the REDIP program is focused on strategic investments to support the most critical economic development opportunities in rural communities. The program team strongly recommends that all prospective applicants meet with program staff or a member of the Regional Economic Operations Branch to discuss their project prior to submitting an application.

For full program details, including funding categories, eligibility, project types and timelines, please refer to the REDIP Program Guide (PDF, 2.6MB). 

Funding Categories and Eligibility

REDIP has four unique funding categories. Each category targets different project types and communities:

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 Capacity

Helps communities build internal capacity for economic development.

Multi-Year Capacity Grant

Maximum Funding Per Project

$50,000 per year up to 3 years

Percentage of Project Costs Eligible for Funding

Year 2 and 3 of the Multi-Year Capacity Grant is dependent on the completion and program approval of annual reporting

100%

Milestone-Based Development Stream Funding

Maximum Funding Per Project

Percentage of Project Costs Eligible for Funding

Milestone-Based Development Stream Funding is only available to approved Multi-Year Capacity Grant recipients in Year 2 or 3 following the completion and program approval of a project proposal and required annual reporting

$100,000

100%

 

 

Development

Supports business planning, feasibility assessments, and other developmental steps for business and economic diversification opportunities in rural BC.

Maximum Funding Per Project

Percentage of Project Costs Eligible for Funding

$100,000

80%

 

 

Implementation

Supports the construction of new economic infrastructure and the implementation of economic services, programming, or operations directly related to diversification in rural communities.

Project Size

Maximum Funding Per Project

Percentage of Project Costs Eligible for Funding

Small Projects

Large Projects

$400,000

$1 Million

80%

60%

*Applicants whose total project costs are $500,000 or more are requested to meet with REDIP Program Staff or a Regional Manager prior to submitting the application.

 

Transition

Supports communities experiencing a major economic change resulting from the loss of a major employer or urgent need related to a major economic project with significance for the region and province. Eligible applicants must be actively participating in a current Community Transition event supported by JEG’s Regional Economic Operations Branch or be able to demonstrate direct linkage to a major project and its economic significance. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the program directly to discuss eligibility.

 

Who Can Apply

Eligibility Requirements:

For the 2025/26 intake, eligibility for REDIP will be guided by a new tool—the B.C. Rural Definition Matrix. This matrix classifies communities into six categories: three rural and three urban, based on population size and remoteness scores from Statistics Canada.

Communities who are classified as Rural 1 and 2 are eligible for Capacity, Implementation and Development. Communities classified as Rural 3 will be eligible for Implementation and Development only. To find out how your community is classified please review the Eligibility Matrix. To learn more about the matrix please review the REDIP Program Guide. 

Please note: Indigenous communities are currently not included in the matrix in recognition of First Nations data sovereignty, the lack of available and accurate data, and the commitment to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. All Indigenous communities in BC are therefore eligible for all REDIP funding streams.

 

Key Dates

The 2025-26 REDIP intake opens on July 24, 2025. Applications will be accepted online until October 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. 

Funding decisions for the 2025-26 intake will be announced in Spring 2026.

Tutorials and Webinars

Coming soon.

Please contact the program office (RuralDevelopment@gov.bc.ca) if you have ideas for future tutorials and webinars.

How to Apply

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. 

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1. Learn about the program

 

2. Confirm your eligibility

Confirm your community's eligibility based on the Eligibility Matrix.

 

3. Select a funding category

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 15 of the REDIP Program Guide (PDF, 2.6MB). 

 

4. Review your project idea with program staff

  • Prior to preparing or submitting an application, it is strongly recommended to connect with REDIP staff, or a Regional Manager within the Regional Economic Operations Branch.
  • Staff can help determine whether the proposed project aligns with the program’s scope and criteria. They can also provide clarification regarding requirements in the application form and budget template.
  • Please review the REDIP Applicant Checklist (PDF, 79.4KB) prior to scheduling a scoping call with staff. This will ensure you’ve reviewed necessary program materials for a productive scoping session.
  • If you previously submitted an application for REDIP that was not selected for funding, please contact REDIP staff to schedule a feedback session.
 

5. Create a Business BCeID

  • A Business BCeID is required to apply for REDIP.
  • Business BCeIDs take several weeks to generate. Please start this process as soon as possible.
  • Refer to the Business BCeID instructions (PDF, 217KB) to determine whether your organization already has a BCeID or needs to create a new one.
 

6. Prepare your application

 

7. Complete required supporting documentation

Each REDIP stream has required supporting documentation. Please see the Program Guide for complete details. 

 

8. Submit your application

  • If you have any concerns about submitting an online application, please contact the program team prior to the application close date.
  • An online application webinar coming soon. 
  • When you are ready to submit your application, you can access it through the application portal for the specific funding category you are applying to:
 

9. After your application is submitted

  • REDIP is a competitive grant program and funding is not guaranteed. 
  • All applications that are determined to be eligible after an evaluation by program staff are reviewed and ranked against program priorities.
  • Decisions on applications will be communicated Spring 2026. 
  • If your application is successful, you will be sent a grant letter outlining the terms and conditions of funding. If you agree to the terms, the funds will be transferred to the organization.

 

Reporting Requirements

Capacity:

To access continued funding in years 2 and 3 of the project, recipients must submit detailed reports by January 1st of each year. Additional reporting will also be required to access Milestone Based Development Stream funding.

Reporting details coming soon.

Development and Implementation:

Projects that received $100,000.00 or less:

  • Required to submit an Interim Report at 50% project completion and a Final Report at 100% project completion.

Projects that received over $100,000.00:

  • Required to submit an Interim Report when 25% of the total funding amount has been spent; and when 75% of the total funding amount has been spent.
  • A Final Report is required at 100% project completion.
  • The Province may, at their sole discretion, require further Interim Reporting when 50% of the total funding amount has been spent.

New funding applications will not be reviewed if the applicant organization has not completed previously funded projects, and submitted all required reports by December 31, 2025.

Online Reporting Portal Access

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

Development and Implementation stream reporting templates are available online through the following links:

Capacity stream reporting templates are available online through the following links: 

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Contact information

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.

Rural Policy and Programs Phone
1-250-356-7950
Rural Policy and Programs Email
RuralDevelopment@gov.bc.ca