As of March 18, 2024, the following sector groups can apply for Stream 3 funding: Hazelnuts, raspberries, blueberries, pomme fruits (apples, pears, etc.) Additional sector groups will be added to this intake as Industry Groups complete Opportunity Assessments.
Within the Water Infrastructure BMP category, you will find AWI-funded practice codes. See below for more details, and visit the BMP webpage to learn about more funding opportunities.
Traceability Adoption Program helps businesses meet new and existing regulatory requirements for the traceability of food, animals, and seafood products.
Supporting industry adopt, implement and scale innovative tools, processes, practices or resources to raise awareness of, attract, retain, and develop the domestic workforce in agriculture and food.
Supporting Indigenous Nations, communities, businesses, and organizations to increase Indigenous participation in agriculture, seafood, food processing and related community economic development initiatives.
The Beneficial Management Practices Program (BMP) is an on-farm cost-share incentive program to assist farm and ranch operations to mitigate some of the risks identified in their associated Environmental Farm Plan (EFP).
The Beneficial Management Practices Program (BMP) is an on-farm cost-share incentive program to assist farm and ranch operations to mitigate some of the risks identified in their associated Environmental Farm Plan (EFP).
The Agricultural Water Infrastructure Program will help the sector in adapting to climate change by providing incentives for the sector to invest in water infrastructure for adaptation.
Full-time students employed in BC agriculture, food, beverage, or seafood processing, fishing, and aquaculture sectors during the summer season are eligible to apply for a bursary of up to $3,000.
Farmers who have an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) are serious about learning how to reduce agriculture’s impact on the environment. Many EFP participants enjoy increased efficiency, profitability and new customers as a result of increased environmental sustainability.
Farmland Advantage is a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) program which partners with farmers and ranchers in BC to protect and conserve critical lands, streams, and habitats. By elevating the role of farmers and celebrating their efforts, we help them care for their land so it can continue to work hard for all of us.
The priority for 2024/25 Stream 3 projects is to provide funding for producers to off-set the cost of planting. Successful, eligible applicants will be reimbursed for a portion of their plant costs following the completion of planting and a satisfactory field inspection (as applicable).