The start of new year marks the opening of various financial assistance and funding opportunities.
The Board would like to highlight a few with the Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) and Province of British Columbia. While this list is not exhaustive, it may be helpful to your farm or agri-business operation.
For final details on all opportunities, please refer to the funder or grantor’s site or application process.
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Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary (IAF):
- up to $3,000 per student, depending on hours worked
- requirements include: enrolled as a student, 16 years old by May 1, legally permitted to work in Canada
- Applications open January 27 until funding is fully subscribed
Read more or apply at the SSB webpage
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Agriculture and Food Export Program (Governments of Canada and BC):
- $5,000-$75,000 grant per year, cost sharing at various % amounts
- eligibility includes: registered, licensed or certified to do business in B.C; producers, processors, co-ops, associations, boards, councils involved in market development and expanding global reach
- Applications open January 19 to February 13
Read more or apply at the Food Export webpage
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Food Safety Practice Funding (IAF, Governments of Canada and BC):
- various $ grant amounts, within categories for Assessments, Improvements, and Certifications
- requirements include: operate agrifood business for human consumption in BC, active BN from the CRA or active GST and file income taxes in BC
- Applications are open, and will be received, reviewed, and adjudicated on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are fully committed
Read more or apply at the FSP webpage
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Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) Program (IAF)
- various $ grant amounts, within 15 Categories under 3 types of projects, including (upcoming):
- Extreme Weather: Plans and Assessments: Applications open October 1
- Biodiversity: Applications open February 11
- Energy and Fuel Efficiency: Applications open February 11
- Extreme Weather Preparedness: Applications open February 11
- Nutrient and Water Management: Applications open February 18
- Soil Carbon: Applications open February 18
- more to open in late February
- requirements include: farmers or ranchers in BC
See the list of open applications or apply at IAF Programs page
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