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B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Business planning and training support
Latest source updateLast Update: August 1, 2026Latest change: The program page now says intake is closed and the claim submission link is no longer shown.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 1, 2026
Latest change: The program page now says intake is closed and the claim submission link is no longer shown.
Agri-Business Planning Program intake closed
The B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program page now states that the program intake is closed, whereas the page previously showed claims could be submitted through the online claim form until December 8, 2025 at 4:30 pm. The claim submission link is no longer displayed, so the page now functions as a closed-program notice rather than an active submission entry point. Contact information remains visible, but the ability to submit through the page has changed.
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 9,500
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program gives primary agricultural producers and agriculture, food and beverage processors in British Columbia reimbursement funding up to 70 percent for training and up to $7,500 for business planning to support business development. It supports specialized training, business planning services and coaching, and activities such as business strategy.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,500 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Specialized training in business management and leadership
- Business planning, preparedness, and disaster recovery support
- Business strategy, structures, and risk management planning
- Cash flow, financial analysis, and succession planning
- Product development and value-added venture planning
Documents Needed
- Completed Learning Action Plan
- Completed and signed Letter of Engagement for Services
- Direct Deposit Application Form and copy of a void cheque
- Most recent Statement of Farming Activities or Statement of Business Activities filed with Canada Revenue Agency
- Consultant’s resume and supporting Consultant(s) resume(s), if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Primary agricultural producers
- Agriculture, food and beverage processors
- Sole proprietors, partnerships or corporations for Stream 2
Who is not eligible
- Aquaculture, seaweed, fish and/or seafood producers or processors
- Aquaponic food producers
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Soil amending businesses
- Unlicensed cannabis operations
Eligible expenses
- Registration fees and tuition for learning and specialized training and courses related to business management, business leadership, and business management conferences
- Business planning services and coaching from a qualified business consultant
- Consultant travel costs for on-site meetings with the business owner/operator, limited to travel within B.C., over 50 km, and not more than 20% of the funding applied for, with receipts for proof of payment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel costs under Stream 1
- Programs, software, devices, stationery, textbooks, and other assets
- Legal documents, contracts, and formal agreements
- Accounting, bookkeeping, income tax preparation, and capital assets
- Costs incurred before ABPP approval or already funded by government
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Eligible applications are funded on a first-come, first-served basis, and the timestamp of the latest submission determines queue position.
How to apply
- Obtain a valid Basic BCeID or Business BCeID account.
- Submit the online Application Form through the program website.
- Submit separate applications if applying for one or both streams.
- For Stream 1, upload the completed Learning Action Plan, the most recent Statement of Farming Activities or Statement of Business Activities filed with CRA, the Direct Deposit Application Form, and a copy of a void cheque.
- For Stream 2, select and confirm a qualified business consultant, provide the consultant’s name, contact information, business registration number, and project summary, and upload the Letter of Engagement for Services, consultant resume(s), the most recent Statement of Farming Activities or Statement of Business Activities filed with CRA, the Direct Deposit Application Form, and a copy of a void cheque.
Processing and Agreement
- B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food staff will review the application.
- If incomplete, Program staff may request missing details or ask for resubmission.
- Only approved applicants will receive a letter confirming the approval of their application (“ABPP Approval Letter”).
- Review and evaluation of Projects may be carried out by the Province, or other parties chosen by the Province, for audit, analysis, evaluation, program development, and determining financial assistance.
- Program applicants must agree to provide the Province, or its contractors, with full access, at a reasonable time, to any documents or other information related to the Program.
Additional information
- The program is funded jointly by the governments of Canada and British Columbia under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program Program
What is the B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program?
B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program gives primary agricultural producers and agriculture, food and beverage processors in British Columbia reimbursement funding up to 70 percent for training and up to $7,500 for business planning to support business development. It supports specialized training, business planning services and coaching, and activities such as business strategy.
How much funding can be received?
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $9,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program program?
To be eligible for the B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program program, you must:
Primary agricultural producers or agriculture, food and beverage processors
B.C. registered business taxable entities with a GST and business number, filing income tax in British Columbia
Annual gross revenues greater than $50,000 in the previous year and British Columbia resident proprietors, partners, members, or shareholders
What expenses are eligible under B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program?
Specialized training in business management and leadership
Business planning, preparedness, and disaster recovery support
Business strategy, structures, and risk management planning
Cash flow, financial analysis, and succession planning
Product development and value-added venture planning
Who can I contact for more information about the B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at Agribusiness@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 1-888-221-7141.
Where is the B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program available?
The B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program is a Grant and Funding