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BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative
Funding for large agricultural projects in the Peace region
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This initiative provides funding for large-scale agricultural projects in the Peace region with regional impact. It supports projects that benefit multiple producers or create sustainable opportunities for agriculture and agrifoods activity, with up to approximately $1 million available and funding requests generally limited to 75% of eligible project costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- 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
- Agricultural educational programming
- Agricultural infrastructure and facility projects
- Processing and storage facilities
- Market expansion and sector development initiatives
- Agricultural innovation and export market development
Documents Needed
- Completed proposal cover form
- Detailed project proposal
- Detailed project budget template
- Detailed quotes or budget breakdown
- Supporting documents, such as incorporation papers, partnership agreements, funding confirmations, and planning documents if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations active in agriculture in the Peace region
- Cooperatives active in agriculture in the Peace region
- Partnerships, including farm partnerships, limited partnerships, and joint ventures
- Registered non-profit agricultural organizations in the Peace region
- Educational institutions with programming directly located in the Peace region
Who is not eligible
- Local governments
- Provincial and federal government bodies
- Political organizations
- Third-party fundraisers
- Consultants and individual producers
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures
- Contractor fees
- Rental of tools and equipment for construction work
- Wages for direct project labour, excluding the owner
- Third-party project management, PST, and eligible land purchase tied to infrastructure development
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- GST
- Costs incurred before the agreement is signed
- Planning, design, engineering, environmental review, and tender preparation costs
- Real estate, leasing, and other land or building purchase fees
- Routine maintenance, construction equipment purchases, animals, market and advertising costs, and overhead or indirect costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Peace region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in a competitive proposal process by Northern Development staff.
- The board reviews eligible proposals and makes funding decisions.
- Applicants may be asked for additional information during the review.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before funding is released.
- Progress, milestone, final, and financial reports are required after approval.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive proposal process.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Funding agreements include progress, final, and financial reporting requirements.
- The program may provide partial contributions rather than the full amount requested.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative. 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 Impact and Opportunities Initiative?
This initiative provides funding for large-scale agricultural projects in the Peace region with regional impact. It supports projects that benefit multiple producers or create sustainable opportunities for agriculture and agrifoods activity, with up to approximately $1 million available and funding requests generally limited to 75% of eligible project costs.
How much funding can be received?
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative program?
To be eligible for the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative program, you must:
Large-scale project
Peace region impact
Agriculture or agrifoods focus
What expenses are eligible under BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative?
Agricultural educational programming
Agricultural infrastructure and facility projects
Processing and storage facilities
Market expansion and sector development initiatives
Agricultural innovation and export market development
Who can I contact for more information about the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative?
You can contact Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).
Where is the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative available?
The BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative is a Grant and Funding