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BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund
Support for agriculture initiatives in the Peace Region
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : August 29, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program is supported by a fund of up to $20 million to support agricultural production and related economic activity in the Peace Region. Eligible activities include agricultural events and educational initiatives, farming infrastructure investments, and research and demonstration initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : August 29, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Educational events that promote agriculture within the Peace Region.
- Capital investment projects supporting agriculture industry infrastructure.
- Research studies testing new agricultural products, methods, or practices.
- Demonstration initiatives assessing agricultural practice viability.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses and organizations undertaking eligible initiatives in the Peace Region.
- Organizations planning agricultural educational events in the Peace Region.
- Organizations conducting agricultural research or demonstration initiatives in the Peace Region.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to delivering educational events that promote agriculture in the Peace Region.
- Capital costs for agricultural industry infrastructure investments.
- Costs for agricultural research studies and demonstration activities testing new products, methods, and practice viability.
Eligible geographic areas
- Peace Region (British Columbia)
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated on a quarterly basis.
Additional information
- Established as part of the Site C Agricultural Mitigation and Compensation Plan.
- Governed by a regional decision-making board overseeing management and disbursement of the fund.
- Applications are evaluated on a quarterly basis.
- For festivals and other events, applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the activity.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund?
This program is supported by a fund of up to $20 million to support agricultural production and related economic activity in the Peace Region. Eligible activities include agricultural events and educational initiatives, farming infrastructure investments, and research and demonstration initiatives.
Who is eligible for the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund program?
To be eligible for the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund program, you must:
Project in the Peace Region
Supports agricultural production/economic activity
Fits an eligible program stream
What expenses are eligible under BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund?
Educational events that promote agriculture within the Peace Region.
Capital investment projects supporting agriculture industry infrastructure.
Research studies testing new agricultural products, methods, or practices.
Demonstration initiatives assessing agricultural practice viability.
Who can I contact for more information about the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund?
You can contact Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).
Where is the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund available?
The BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund?
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund is funded by Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)