Grant
Provincial
Between Intakes
Buy BC Partnership Program
BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food (administered by MNP LLP)
Maximum Funding
$5,000–$30,000/year (producers/processors); up to $75,000/year...
Between intakes — 2026 intake closed February 20, 2026; next expected January...
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
70%
Buy BC Partnership Program provides up to $5,000–$30,000/year (producers/processors); up to $75,000/year (industry associations). Annual cost-shared grants for BC agricultural producers, processors, cooperatives, and industry associations to fund local marketing initiatives under the Buy BC brand. The program covers up to 70% of eligible costs. Between intakes — 2026 intake closed February 20, 2026; next expected January 2027.
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Program Description
Annual cost-shared grants for BC agricultural producers, processors, cooperatives, and industry associations to fund local marketing initiatives under the Buy BC brand. Covers paid advertising, Buy BC-branded packaging design and printing, in-store promotions, and staff wages for project delivery.
Eligibility Requirements
- Primary agriculture producers, seafood producers, cooperatives, or processors with head office in BC or authorized to do business in BC
- Industry associations, boards, or councils representing BC food/agriculture/seafood sectors
- Must hold a valid Buy BC logo licence, applied for by the SEPARATE and earlier logo-licence deadline (February 13, 2026 for the 2026 round) — not the programme application deadline
- Producers, processors, and cooperatives must demonstrate minimum $30,000 annual revenue for the past two consecutive years
- Must be able to self-fund applicant portion until project completion (reimbursement model)
- First-time applicants eligible for 50% Ministry cost-share; returning recipients (2023 onward) receive 35% Ministry cost-share
- Industry associations receive 70% Ministry cost-share regardless of prior participation
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- $5,000–$30,000/year (producers/processors); up to $75,000/year (industry associations)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 70% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Between intakes — 2026 intake closed February 20, 2026; next expected January 2027
Program Scorecard
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Insider TipThe Ministry funds the project's eligible costs at the cost-share ratio — but you must self-fund upfront and claim reimbursement after project completion.
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Rejection Pitfalls 5
- Buy BC logo licence not held or not applied for by the deadline
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Obtain Buy BC logo licence Apply for or confirm your valid Buy BC logo licence before the application deadline — this is a hard eligibility gate.
Required Documents 5
✓ Completed online application via the Buy BC Partnership Program portal
✓ Project Budget document listing individual expenses, outputs, and activities
Eligible Expenses 6
Ineligible Expenses 5
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does my business need to be incorporated to apply?
No — cooperatives, sole proprietors, and unincorporated producers are eligible as long as they hold a valid Buy BC logo licence and meet the revenue threshold.
What is the minimum revenue requirement?
Producers, processors, and cooperatives must show at least $30,000 in annual revenue for the past two consecutive years. Industry associations have no stated revenue minimum.
Can I use this grant for digital advertising?
Yes — paid digital advertising (social media, Google Ads, etc.) is an eligible expense as long as it promotes products under the Buy BC brand.
Do I need to fund the project upfront?
Yes. This is a reimbursement program — you incur costs, complete the project, and then submit receipts to claim the Ministry's cost-share. Ensure adequate cash flow before applying.
Can industry associations apply for more funding than individual producers?
Yes — industry associations can receive up to $75,000/year at a 70% Ministry cost-share, compared to $30,000 max for individual producers at 50% (first-time) or 35% (returning).
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