Agriculture funding for BC growers & entrepreneurs
The Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC has several funding streams available.
BC Government Buy Local Program: Businesses and organizations can apply for matching funding (i.e., applicants are required to contribute 50% in cash of the total cost of the project budget) for projects that promote local foods that are grown, raised, harvested, or processed in BC. Grants from $5,000 to $30,000 available. Deadlines: May 6, July 8, September 9, November 10, 2017. Projects must meet the following objectives:
- Increase use of British Columbia’s agriculture, food and seafood sectors in the domestic marketplace
- Build consumer preference, demand and sales for BC agrifoods sold within the province
Growing Forward 2, BC Agrifood and Seafood Export Program: Eligible projects should enable BC’s agriculture, food and seafood sectors to increase export sales and expand international market access through participation in international market development activities. A maximum of $50,000 in funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds have been fully allocated. Participants must contribute 50% in cash of the total project cost. Deadlines: May 4, July 5, October 4, December 4, 2017.
Growing Forward 2, Canada-BC Agri Innovation Program: Funding is available to support industry, academia, retailers and others in late stage research and pilot projects that lead to the commercialization and/or adoption of innovative products, technologies and practices. Funding is expected to be cost-shared, with significant potential for net benefit to the industry or agri-food region of the province. Eligible projects may be funded up to 100% in cases where the potential benefit to industry is demonstrated to be substantial. Applications being accepted on an on-going basis until March 31, 2018.
Agriculture and Agrifood Adaptation Programs: Sometimes referred to as ‘General Funding’, IAF’s Agriculture and Agri-food Adaptation program funding is available for projects that assist the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector’s ability to seize opportunities, to respond to new and emerging issues, and to pilot solutions to new and ongoing issues in order to help it to adapt and remain competitive. Deadlines: April 13, July 7, 2017. Funding is available for projects that match one or more of the following strategic priorities:
- Seize new opportunities
- Respond to new and emerging issues
- Pilot solutions to new and ongoing issues to help the sector adapt and remain competitive
Other funding programs require that you first send an inquiry. Please check out the full list of programs here.
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