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.
MJF will invest up to $180 million in manufacturing projects throughout B.C.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- Businesses
- For-profit organizations
- Entities with for-profit manufacturing operations, including Indigenous and First Nation-owned enterprises
Eligible capital projects must:
- Be located in B.C.
- Contribute to long-term regional economic growth, sustainability and/or diversity
- Be financially viable and leverage market demand
- Create, maintain or diversify job opportunities for local workers
- Have a high degree of readiness and bring direct benefits to communities
- Demonstrate alignment with program goals
