SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY (SBR) CONSULTING REBATE

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The intake for 2025 will open at the beginning of January.

In response to the impact various industry and regional economic conditions (downturns, natural disasters and other business continuity events) have on businesses in central and northern B.C., Northern Development is offering the Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate program.
This program is designed to help businesses reduce the barrier to accessing professional expertise and recover the costs of third-party consulting projects. These types of projects must focus on ways to sustain business operations and recover business health and profitability to pre-event levels.
The SBR Consulting Rebate will reimburse small and medium sized businesses (operators) for contracted consulting services.

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FUNDING PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS

All applicants must be located/headquartered within the Northern Development Initiative Trust region.

  • Small and medium sized businesses impacted by the economic downturn
  • Incorporated businesses, or sole proprietorships that have been established for two or more years with more than $30,000 in annual revenues
  • Operating businesses with revenue
  • Privately owned
  • Less than 500 employees
  • Revenues less than $100 million
  • Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) businesses in eligible industries
  • First Nations development corporations
  • Community contribution companies

ELIGIBLE INDUSTRIES

  • Accommodation
  • Agriculture
  • Aquaculture
  • Energy
  • Forestry
  • High tech
  • Hospitality
  • Industrial supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining
  • Oil and gas
  • Retail
  • Retail services
  • Tourism operators
  • Transportation

PROJECT EXAMPLES

SBR Business Coaching – Business coaching supports photography business – 108 Mile Ranch.

Photo Credit: Michael Bednar Photography

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FUNDING TERMS

A rebate of up to 85% to a yearly maximum of $30,000. Projects must have a minimum budget of $1,000.

APPLY FOR FUNDING

Please review the program guidelines for eligibility criteria.

To request an application form, please contact Northern Development staff to discuss the proposed project and eligibility to the funding program. Staff can assist with the application process.

Email: info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca

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SBR Strategic Planning – Strategic planning for Q-Plug product – Prince George.

Photo Credit: Sterling Innovation Inc.

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CONTACT US

If you’d like to discuss your project in further detail with Northern Development staff, please contact us by email, phone, or filling out the form below. Also, we encourage you to reach out to us if you think you are eligible for funding for categories that are not specified here.

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