Grant Consultations

If you're a business owner in British Columbia planning to install automatic door operators, there are several funding opportunities available that can help cover the costs. These programs aim to support businesses in making accessibility improvements and offer financial aid to companies of all sizes. 

Whether you're a small business or a larger company, FastNet Security can help you with integrating these essential features into your premises.  

Below are a few of the key funding programs you may want to consider. 

This grant offers 

• up to $2,500 for businesses with fewer than 50 employees 
• covers accessibility improvements
• covers installations of automatic door operators  

For more information, visit Work BC (link below) .

https://www.workbc.ca/promoting-inclusive-hiring-resources-employers or contact us.

The BC Accessibility Hub offers various funding initiatives for businesses looking to improve workplace accessibility. These programs support a range of needs, from 

• assistive technology
• physical modifications
• funding amounts ranging from $2,000 to $5,000

You can connect with organizations like the BC Rehab Society (link below) for more details.

https://bcrehab.org/

If your business serves the public, you may be eligible for broader community-focused grants, such as those managed by SPARC BC and BC Healthy Communities. These grants 

support a variety of accessibility initiatives for businesses that cater to community needs.

https://www.sparc.bc.ca/

https://bchealthycommunities.ca/

This program, primarily aimed at larger businesses, provides substantial funding for companies investing in technology and productivity enhancements, including accessibility-related equipment like automatic door operators.  

https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/19762.asp

https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/services/funding/business-scale-up-productivity.html

https://funding.ryan.com/government-funding/business-expansion/business-scaleup-productivity-western/

To find additional funding sources, consider exploring resources like the Canada Small Business Funding Database, which can help you identify more specific opportunities tailored to your business’s needs.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/economic-development/funding-and-grants/canada-small-business-financing-program

When you’ve identified the grant that’s right for your business, contact us, and we’ll be in touch to schedule a time to discuss the next steps in the process.