Northern Development Initiative Trust

Northern Development Initiative Trust is sponsored by Northern Development Initiative Trust. The Northern Development Initiative Trust provides grants for businesses in central and northern British Columbia. Specific programs may address various aspects of business development, including those related to import and export.

Northern Development - Building a Stronger North A New Year-Round Recreation Hub for the Peace Region New community projects, business growth and an unforgettable trip to B. C. ’s coast.

$50M approved for 381 projects in 2025 through core and partner programs. Shackan Indian Band sees growth in nursery expansion Adjustments to our core funding programs are underway. A Likely Stop Along the Gold Rush Trail The Northern Development Initiative Trust board, regional advisory committees and staff have a passion for growing the economy of central and northern British Columbia.

When the Premier of British Columbia announced the Northern Development Initiative Trust, it was on the premise that, “The best economic development decisions for the North should be made in the North. ” Northern Development is an independent, non-profit corporation; a catalyst stimulating economic growth through investments in grassroots, community-led projects. For more key statistics please check out our annual report.

Of Trust Funds Invested In Projects Of Partner Program Funds Administered Of Funds Committed To Projects Project Applications Received Project Applications Approved Northern Development offers a range of funding programs suited to a diverse set of economic development priorities in central and northern British Columbia.

Please review our programs and get in touch with us if you have any questions or need any assistance in determining which program is best suited to your needs.

TRI-ANNUAL CORE PROGRAM INTAKE DATES Cultural/Economic/Recreation Infrastructure Main Street Revitalization – Planning/Capital Northern Housing Incentive Post-Approval Process for Community Development Projects Northern Development Board Meeting July 29 2026 Multiple Regions Summer 2026 Intake July 31 2026 @ 11:59pm Multiple Regions Northern Development Board Meeting October 28 2026 Multiple Regions Northern Development Initiative Trust has a team comprised of a volunteer board of thirteen directors that is supported by a team of professionals centrally located in Prince George, B.

C. Of the thirteen directors, eight are elected local government representatives, two from each of the four regions. Five of the directors are appointed by the Province of British Columbia based on their previous business leadership abilities to round out the board.

The staff members have a wealth of career experience in both the public and private sectors in central and northern B. C. SUCCESS STORIES / EXPLORE OUR REGION We encourage you to explore hundreds of project success stories and to connect with the people who are building their communities and a stronger regional economy throughout central and northern British Columbia, Canada.

Join us in celebrating these successes as we move towards a sustainable future in the vibrant, growing region that is our home. Keep up to date with the latest news and success stories. Feel free to reach out, we'd love assist you where ever we can.

301-1268 Fifth Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L3L2 info@northerndevelopment. bc. ca BY NORTHERNERS, FOR NORTHERNERS Working with communities, First Nations, local government and businesses to build a stronger North by investing in economic development.

We acknowledge with respect that Northern Development delivers services on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across northern and central British Columbia. The BC Peace Agriculture Fund supports the Peace region’s opportunity for agricultural production and agrifoods economic activity. The new fully digital State of the North dashboard provides economic data for Northern B.

C. , all with just a few clicks.