The grant is only available to individuals who are permanently resident in British Columbia and the applicant:
is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant;
practices his/her profession or trade in British Columbia;
has all or most of his/her personal effects in British Columbia;
has or is eligible for British Columbia medical insurance;
has or is eligible for a British Columbia drivers license and has or is eligible to register vehicles in British Columbia;
files a British Columbia income tax return;
is entitled to vote in British Columbia.