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Bee BC Program
BC, Canada
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|maxCount
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|closingDateFebruary 27, 2024
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
- Government of British Columbia
- Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
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grant_card_status|closed
grant_single_labels|preview
Get funding to cover up to 80% of your project, to a maximum of $7,000, for research, exploration, and field testing of bee-health-related best management practices, the purchasing of new equipment, and the implementation of new bee health strategies.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The Bee BC Program offers financial assistance to promote bee health through specific project funding guidelines. The funding is provided with clear stipulations to ensure all financial resources are utilized effectively and in alignment with program goals.
- Funding is capped at $7,000 per project.
- Funds are non-transferable and must be used exclusively for the approved project and related expenses.
- Financial resources for project activities cannot be accessed until the contribution agreement is signed by both parties.
- Expenses incurred before project approval or after project completion are not eligible for funding.
- Any changes to program activities or associated expenses must be pre-approved by IAF.
- Communications materials funded by the program need IAF pre-approval before public dissemination.
grant_single_labels|projects
This grant supports small-scale regional and community-based projects focused on enhancing bee health through research and implementation of innovative practices in British Columbia. The eligible activities aim to promote the sharing of new and effective bee health management strategies.
- Researching, exploring, and field-testing innovative bee health management practices.
- Implementing new techniques for bee disease monitoring, response, and treatment.
- Purchasing new equipment to improve bee health strategies.
- Introducing pollen substitutes and supplements as part of bee health initiatives.
- Seeding and planting new bee forage to enhance nectar and pollen availability.
- Implementing irradiation techniques for beehive equipment.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 7,000
Field testing best practices in beehive equipment irradiation
$ 6,400
Seeding new bee forage areas to improve nectar sources
$ 7,000
Purchasing advanced nectar analysis technology for bee health research
$ 7,000
Introducing pollen substitutes to enhance bee health
$ 6,800
Introducing high-quality bee forage plants for disease prevention
$ 7,000
Implementing a new bee health monitoring system
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must be a regional or community-based beekeeping association, a beekeeper with permitted hives, a group of beekeepers with permitted hives, or a First Nations/Indigenous Peoples Organization.
- The proposed project must contribute to the overall health of bees in the province of British Columbia.
- Projects must focus on research, exploration, field-testing, or the implementation and sharing of best practices for bee health management.
- Eligible activities must be new to the beekeeper, group of beekeepers, or community/region.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Regional/community beekeeping associations or groups, individual beekeepers with permitted hives, groups of beekeepers with permitted hives, and First Nations/Indigenous Peoples Organizations are eligible to apply for the Bee BC Program grant. They must focus their efforts on small-scale or community-based projects that contribute to enhancing bee health in British Columbia. All applicants must ensure compliance with the Animal Health Act regarding beekeeping activities.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This grant is designed to specifically focus on bee health-related projects, and excludes companies primarily engaged in commercial honey production or other unrelated business activities. Such restrictions help ensure that the funding is utilized for enhancing bee health and research.
- Companies involved in regular commercial honey production.
- Businesses focused on marketing or promotional activities for bee products.
- Enterprises involved in business development activities aimed at income generation during or after the project.
- Firms seeking funds for standard equipment or ongoing maintenance of bee colonies.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The Bee BC Program supports projects that aim to enhance bee health through various innovative and best management practices. Eligible activities focus on research, field-testing, and the implementation of new strategies to improve bee colony vitality and sustainability.
- Researching and field-testing new bee health best management practices.
- Purchasing new equipment and integrating it into bee health strategies.
- Implementing best management practices like beehive equipment irradiation.
- Introducing pollen substitutes and supplements into bee health regimes.
- Seeding and planting new bee forage to provide nectar and pollen.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is specifically aimed at enhancing bee health throughout British Columbia. Eligible projects must be conducted by applicants located within the province to qualify for funding.
- Regional or community-based organizations in British Columbia.
- Community or regional beekeeping associations throughout British Columbia.
- First Nations and Indigenous Peoples organizations operating in British Columbia.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.
- Alignment with program goal and objective.
- Community-based beekeeper involvement.
- Strength of project framework.
- Communications plan.
- Scale of project impact and benefits.
- Timeline of impact.
- Technical/scientific merit.
- Applicant experience/qualifications.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Create an Account on IAF Client Portal
- Create a personal profile with name and email.
- Step 2: Organization Registration
- Register your organization by providing necessary information such as organization name, contact details, type of organization, BC ID / CRA numbers, primary contact, etc.
- Allow up to two business days for IAF Staff to verify your registration.
- Step 3: Apply for Funding
- Select "Bee BC Program" from the list of funding opportunities.
- Provide project start and end dates.
- Select project activities from the eligible activities list.
- Describe key activities including who will undertake the work and the project timeline.
- Ensure alignment with program priorities and describe expected project impact.
- Outline a funding request and project budget.
- Upload supplementary materials such as letters of support or CVs.
- Step 4: Submission
- Submit the completed application through the IAF Client Portal before the deadline on February 27, 2024, at 16:30 PST.
- Step 5: Confirmation and Communication
- Receive notification of successful submission.
- Wait for the review and adjudication process, with successful applicants notified by April 12, 2024.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grants cover a specific funding period from April 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025, and all activities must fall within this timeframe.
- A competitive process with scoring criteria is used for application evaluation, and only top-scoring applications receive funding.
- There is a cap of $7,000 per project on funding awards.
- Communication materials funded by the grant must be pre-approved by the IAF communications team before public release.
- Projects must have a clear communications plan for sharing bee health best practices among beekeepers in British Columbia.
- Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by April 12, 2024.
- Once a funding agreement is in place, any changes to the project must be approved by IAF to remain eligible for expenses.
- Grant recipients must submit a final report detailing project activities and outcomes via the IAF Client Portal.
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