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British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit
Tax credit for BC farm food donations
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides a non-refundable tax credit for British Columbia farming corporations that donate qualifying agricultural products. It supports donations made to registered charities that help feed people in need or operate school meal programs, with a 25% credit for gifts made before January 1, 2027.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Donation of qualifying agricultural products produced in British Columbia.
Documents Needed
- Schedule 2, Charitable Donations and Gifts
- Schedule 5, Tax Calculation Supplementary – Corporations
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations in the business of farming.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- File Schedule 2 with the corporation tax return.
- Enter the credit amount on line 683 of Schedule 5.
- The claim is processed as part of the corporate tax return.
Additional information
- The credit is non-refundable.
- The donation must be claimed in the same year as the federal charitable gifts deduction.
- The credit can be carried forward for five years.
- A permanent extension has been announced.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit. 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 British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit?
This program provides a non-refundable tax credit for British Columbia farming corporations that donate qualifying agricultural products. It supports donations made to registered charities that help feed people in need or operate school meal programs, with a 25% credit for gifts made before January 1, 2027.
How much funding can be received?
British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit program?
To be eligible for the British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit program, you must:
Corporations in the business of farming.
Donations of qualifying agricultural products.
Donation to a registered charity serving food needs.
What expenses are eligible under British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit?
Donation of qualifying agricultural products produced in British Columbia.
Who can I contact for more information about the British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit available?
The British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
British Columbia farmers' food donation tax credit is a Tax Credits