Agriculture Grants and Funding in British Columbia for 2026
Access cost-shared programs for farms, ranches, greenhouses, and processors. Find irrigation, clean technology, and value-added funding to grow sustainably.
British Columbia offers a diverse mix of agriculture and agri-food funding through federal, provincial, utility, and regional programs. Cost-shared grants support irrigation, clean technology, soil health, livestock, aquaculture, value-added processing, and market development. This directory helps organizations identify programs, understand eligibility, and plan strong applications across B.C.’s regions and sectors.
59 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
Cost-shared funding for agrifood export market development outside British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) — British Columbia
Supports B.C. businesses adapting to tariff-related trade disruptions
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia
PacifiCan's BSP supports high-growth business innovation and scale-up
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)
Supports Indigenous food sovereignty and agriculture enterprises.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)
Supports affordable animal tissue waste disposal options
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)
Supports Indigenous capacity building in food systems and agriculture in BC
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $80,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia logging tax credit
Tax credit for income from logging operations in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indian Business Corporation Services
Loans for First Nations' businesses in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP)
Compensation for crop losses caused by specific wildlife species
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Support for manufacturing companies in BC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)
Supports new farmers with business planning and infrastructure cost sharing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Eligible Funding
- From $10 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Supports rural economic growth, diversification, and infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
CICE 2023 Directed Call for Innovation — Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) of Carbon Management
Funding for BC-based innovators
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)
Strengthen domestic agriculture by funding workforce development strategies in BC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies
Eligible Funding
- From $300 to $150,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
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Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1
Funding for producers to improve and expand water storage and irrigation infrastructure aimed at enhancing agricultural water supply, efficiency, and sustainability.
Eligible Funding
- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Food Systems Grants
Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
FortisBC — Custom Performance Program
The Custom Efficiency Program by FortisBC offers funding to significantly enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrial, commercial, and agricultural facilities.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding
Supports wildfire risk reduction projects on provincial crown land
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Supports business planning for B.C. agriculture and food sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $22,500
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Firesmart Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Supports wildfire preparedness and mitigation for First Nations communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Light Reflecting Materials Program
Money for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Supports BC student employment in agriculture sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Economic Infrastructure Program
Supports major infrastructure projects boosting local and regional economies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Beneficial Management Practices (BMP)
Supports agricultural projects that improve environmental management practices
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Workforce Response Grant — Community Response Stream
Money for skills training in the forest sector
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Enhance irrigation infrastructure and water management in British Columbia's agricultural sector.
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Impact Investment Fund
Financing for investment opportunities in Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills
Supports BC agriculture workforce recruitment and skills training
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingArchived
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin RevUp
Support to grow a startup in the Columbia Basin region
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Conservation Fund
Supports community-led conservation for fish and wildlife
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
The Land for Wildlife Fund
Conservation land acquisition for fish and wildlife habitat
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Supports innovative fibre utilization projects on BC provincial crown land
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Restores critical caribou habitat in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Expert AdviceOpen
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Fish & Wildlife Grants
Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation projects
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative
Supports large-scale agriculture projects with regional impact
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Frequently asked questions about agriculture grants in British Columbia
Find clear answers on eligibility, matching funds, deadlines, and program types to help you navigate farm funding and agri-food grants across B.C.
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