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Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)

Program Category: Environment, Community Infrastructure
Program Sub-Category: Renewable Energy, Economic Development
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Funder

BC Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation (JEDI)

Deadline Details

The 2024-25 REDIP intake will run from July 4, 2024 – October 31, 2024. The 2024-25 intake marks the third year of this three-year program.

Funder Organization Type

  • BC Provincial Government

The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) is a new grant launched by the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation (JEDI). The Government of B.C. is investing up to $33 million this year to create the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program, which will support projects that promote the following:
  • Economic diversification
  • Resilience
  • Clean growth opportunities
  • Infrastructure development
 
The program consists of three categories each with a different focus:
 
  • Economic Capacity (REDIP - EC): Helps communities build internal capacity for economic development. 
  • Economic Diversification (REDIP - ED): Funds projects that promote economic diversification and development.
  • Forest Impact Transition (REDIP - FIT): Supports economic recovery and transition in communities affected by impacts in the forest sector. 
 
Important: A Business BCeID is now required to apply for REDIP. This can take several weeks to create. Please see the website for more details.

Eligible Community

Eligible lead applicants for all programs are:
  • Local Governments
  • Regional Districts
  • Indigenous communities and organizations
  • Indigenous Development Corporations
  • Not-for-profits
 
Eligible project communities are:
 
REDIP-ED:
  • Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities with populations of 25,000 or less outside of Metro Vancouver and the Capital Regional District.
REDIP-EC:
  • Small rural communities with populations of 2,500 or less outside of Metro Vancouver and the Capital Regional District
  • All Indigenous communities and organizations outside of Metro Vancouver and the Capital Regional District
REDIP-FIT:
  • Indigenous and non Indigenous communities located outside of Metro Vancouver and the Capital Regional District experiencing or anticipating impacts of changes in the forest sector.
 

Required Community Contribution

Applicants to REDIP-EC and REDIP-FIT do not need to provide an applicant contribution.
 
Applicants to REDIP-ED must provide 20% of the total project budget up to $200,000 as the applicant and/or partner financial contribution. For example, for a project funded $1,000,000, applicants must contribute at least $200,000 for a total project budget of at least $1,200,000.
 
The applicant financial contribution may come from:
  • Applicants’ own funds, including funds obtained through financing
  • Funds from not-for-profit organizations, such as development trusts
  • Funds from project partners
  • In-kind contributions (see below)
Funding for the applicant financial contribution cannot come from:
  • Other government sources (federal or provincial)

Specific Eligibility Requirements

Working with partners (maximum of 2) is optional. Eligible partners include: 
  • All types of eligible lead applicants
  • Non-Indigenous Development Corporations
  • Industry organizations
  • Businesses*
  • Community Foundations
  • Post-secondary institutions
Partners must:
  • Have an active role in the project but are not required to contribute financially.
  • Provide proof of partnership confirming their role and commitment to the project (such as
  • an email or letter).

Type of Funding

  • Grant

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • Under $100 000
  • From $100 000 to $1 000 000

Description of Funding

REDIP-EC - Up to $100,000 over 2 years.
REDIP-ED - Up to $100,000 for Development projects and $1,000,000 for implementation projects.
REDIP-FIT - Up to $500,000
 
Projects that are unable to be funded through one funding category may be considered for funding through the other two funding categories.

Percentage of Project Funded

80% for REDIP-ED development and implementation grants, 100% for REDIP-EC, REDIP-FIT. 

Eligible Costs

Engineering
Design
Planning
Community Engagement
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management
Staff Costs
Awareness and Education

Please see Program Guide for a complete list of eligible and ineligible costs. 

Ineligible Costs

Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreement
Land Acquisition