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BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAFBC) / BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Maximum Funding
Producers, processors and cooperatives: $5,000 to the LESSER of...
Annual intake — 2026 intake closed February 13, 2026; next intake expected Ja...
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
70%
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program provides up to Producers, processors and cooperatives: $5,000 to the LESSER of $50,000 per year or 30% of the previous year's annual revenue (50% cost-share). Industry associations: up to $75,000/year (30% cost-share). Provides cost-share funding to BC agriculture, food, beverage, and seafood producers, processors, and industry associations for market development activities in export markets outside British Columbia. The program covers up to 70% of eligible costs. Annual intake — 2026 intake closed February 13, 2026; next intake expected January 2027.
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Program Description
Provides cost-share funding to BC agriculture, food, beverage, and seafood producers, processors, and industry associations for market development activities in export markets outside British Columbia. Funded under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) 2023-2028.
Eligibility Requirements
- Head office in BC or entitled to conduct business in BC
- Sells or markets products grown or processed in BC (BC content requirement)
- Annual gross revenues exceeding $100,000 for two consecutive years (producers, processors, and cooperatives)
- Cannabis applicants must hold a Health Canada cultivation or nursery license
- Eligible applicant types: primary producers, fishers/harvesters, food/beverage/seafood processors, cooperatives, and recognized industry associations/boards/councils
- Products must be BC-grown or BC-processed agriculture, food, beverage, or seafood
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Producers, processors and cooperatives: $5,000 to the LESSER of $50,000 per year or 30% of the previous year's annual revenue (50% cost-share). Industry associations: up to $75,000/year (30% cost-share).
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 70% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Annual intake — 2026 intake closed February 13, 2026; next intake expected January 2027
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Insider TipThe funding cap for producers and processors is the LOWER of $50,000 OR 30% of the previous year's annual revenues — if your revenues are under $167,000, your effective cap is below $50,000.
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Application Steps
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Review Program Guide and confirm eligibility Download and read the BC Agriculture and Food Export Program Guide (available at bcagricultureandfoodexportprogram.ca). Confirm your applicant type, BC content requirement, and revenue eligibility ($100K+ for 2 consecutive years for producers/processors).
Required Documents 6
✓ Completed application form submitted via online portal (http://mnp-apps.powerappsportals.com/)
✓ Standalone project budget document listing all expenses, outputs, and planned activities
Eligible Expenses 7
Ineligible Expenses 6
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do my products need to be BC-grown?
Yes — products must be grown or processed in BC. Importing goods and re-exporting them does not qualify. BC-processed products using non-BC agricultural inputs may qualify if processing occurs in BC.
What is the maximum grant for a small producer?
The lower of $50,000 or 30% of the previous year's annual revenues. A producer with $120,000 in annual sales would be capped at $36,000 (30% of $120K), not the full $50,000.
Can I apply as both a company and through my industry association?
Potentially yes — a company can apply individually and also benefit from its industry association's funded inbound buyer mission or sector marketing campaign, as long as costs are not double-claimed.
Are Google Search Ads eligible?
No — Google Search Ads are explicitly listed as an ineligible expense under this program.
When does the next intake open?
The 2026 intake closed February 13, 2026. The next intake is expected in January 2027. Subscribe to the program mailing list at bcagricultureandfoodexportprogram.ca to receive intake notifications.
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