CleanBC Plastics Action Fund Phase 2

• Capital expenditures related to the project
• Salary costs for project specific labour 
• Retrofit costs to enable the project
• Contractor or partner organization fees
• Installation costs
• Freight or transportation charges
• PPE

• Operating expenses (selling, general and administrative expenses)
• Salary costs for general staff 
• Marketing and other media expenses
• General website or IT upgrades
• Hosting an existing website 
• Credit card processing fees 
• Packaging materials for product shipping and related shipping costs 
• Real estate capital purchases
• Purchase or lease of private/personal vehicles
• Labour costs associated with ongoing operations
• Travel and hospitality for staff or contractors
• Structural renovations not specific to the project

Online applications for Steams 1 and 2 will remain open until February 28th, 2023, or until all funds are subscribed. 

Online applications for Stream 3 will remain open until April 28th, 2023, or until all funds are subscribed. 

Applications will be assessed in the order received, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

All Projects must be completed by February 15, 2024.

Yes, non-profit organizations are eligible if they meet the existing eligibility criteria.

Yes. The grant funds are taxable and should be reported on your corporate tax return.

Yes, you are eligible to apply for funding again, given that you are applying for a project exclusive from the one funded in Phase 1.

The maximum grant amount is determined on a project basis, which can be used to cover up-to 66% of eligible expenses.

No. Grant funding cannot be used retroactivly or any for activities that have already begun before the project start date.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a report every 3 months (90 days) after the transfer of initial payment until the project conclusion.

All applications will undergo an administrative review to ensure the project meets eligibility requirements and a technical review to ensure it meets the objectives of program funding. After the initial assessment, selected applicants will be asked to provide additional materials and supporting documents.

Projects will be assessed based on their:

• Alignment 

• Scale

• Feasibility

• Innovation

• Relative impact

Other Factors that will be taken into consideration include:

• Regional representation

• Diversity and inclusion

• Economic Potential

• Proof of funding for one third of project cost
• Proof of financial good standing
• Financial statements where applicable 
• Project budget breakdown
• Full project plan

Applications will be assessed in the order received and applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application as soon as processing is complete.

Every project will have a customized payment plan depending on the size, milestones and project end date.

Only one application per business may be submitted. Please choose the funding stream most applicable to your project.

No. All submitted expenses will require proof of service completed and proof of payment. If you do lose original receipts or invoices, other evidence of the expense, such as bank statements, may be considered.

No. Only plastics which are SPI Recycling numbers 1 – 7 are eligible.

Eligible plastic types include; Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or Vinyl), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS or Styrofoam), Bisphenol A and others.

Plastic materials for PCR processing cannot be sourced from outside of the Province of B.C. Equipment necessary to implement your project can be sourced outside of the Province.

Yes. Finished products can be exported to any market.

• No, environmental cleanup projects are not eligible.

• Capacity-building and educational projects will be considered for the Indigenous funding stream only. 

No, an application will be submitted for one project. This project may be multi-faceted. 

No, organizations may only submit one application per phase of the fund. 

Yes, private companies may apply in partnership with non-profit organizations. 

Successful applicants from Phase 1 of the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund can be found here – https://alacritycleantech.com/plastics-action-fund-phase-1/

There is no specific TRL which projects must be at. Projects, regardless of their TRL, will be judged based on their potential impact, alignment, and scalability.