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Bee BC Program

Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : January 31, 2024
  • Closing date : February 28, 2024
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

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.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : January 31, 2024
  • Closing date : February 28, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Environment
  • Animal Protection
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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.

Who is not eligible

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.

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Additional information

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Bee BC Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Bee BC Program. 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 Bee BC Program?

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.

How much funding can be received?

Bee BC Program Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was February 28, 2024.

Who is eligible for the Bee BC Program program?

To be eligible for the Bee BC Program program, you must: Must be a regional/community beekeeping association or group, or a beekeeper with permitted hives. First Nations/Indigenous Peoples organizations are eligible.

What expenses are eligible under Bee BC Program?

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.

Who can I contact for more information about the Bee BC Program?

You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC).

Where is the Bee BC Program available?

The Bee BC Program program is available the province of British Columbia.

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