Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
BC, Canada
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
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- grant_single|closingDateJuly 02, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
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- Government of British Columbia
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Get funding up to $75,000 to cover the costs associated with marketing and promotional activities designed to increase consumer demand and sales of British Columbia agri-food and seafood products within the province.
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There are five projects or activities eligible for the Buy BC Partnership Program:
- Paid Advertising
- Labelling Or Packaging Products With A Buy BC Logo
- Marketing Collateral and Promotional Materials
- BC Focused Market Development and Sales Expositions
- BC Focused In-store Demonstrations and Promotions
- Staff Wages
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$40,000
Kelowna
Creating marketing materials to advertise BC salmon at food fairs
$20,000
Victoria
Printing new packaging for BC honey jars with Buy BC logos
$25,000
Vancouver
Participating in a Vancouver food expo to showcase BC organic vegetables
$60,000
Victoria
Running a paid ad campaign on local radio to promote BC blueberries
$35,000
Vancouver
Organizing in-store demonstrations of BC craft cheese at local supermarkets
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The Buy BC Partnership Program has specific eligibility criteria including being a primary agriculture or seafood producer, processor, industry association, board, or council with a head office in B.C., having a valid Buy BC logo license, and meeting revenue requirements.
- Be a primary agriculture and/or seafood producer or cooperative; or
- An agriculture, food and beverage and/or seafood processor; or
- An agriculture, food and/or beverage industry association, board, or council
- Be able to carry the cost of their total project until completion before applying for reimbursement through the program
- Submit only one application per intake
- Have a head office in B.C. or be authorized to do business in B.C.
- Have been approved for and hold a valid Buy BC logo license
- Have a minimum of $30,000 in annual revenue for the past two years (for producers, processors, and cooperatives)
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There are eligible types of companies for the Buy BC Partnership Program grant:
- Primary agriculture and/or seafood producers or cooperatives
- Agriculture, food and beverage and/or seafood processors
- Agriculture, food and/or beverage industry associations, boards, or councils
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Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant:
- Companies that do not have a primary involvement in agriculture, food, beverage, or seafood production, processing, or industry associations.
- Companies that do not have a head office or authorization to do business in British Columbia.
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There are eligible expenses for this grant, which include Paid Advertising, Labelling or Packaging Products with a Buy BC Logo, Marketing Collateral and Promotional Materials, BC Focused Market Development and Sales Expositions, BC Focused In-store Demonstrations and Promotions, and Staff Wages.
- Paid Advertising
- Labelling or Packaging Products with a Buy BC Logo
- Marketing Collateral and Promotional Materials
- BC Focused Market Development and Sales Expositions
- BC Focused In-store Demonstrations and Promotions
- Staff Wages
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- Step 1: Ensure eligibility for the program
- Verify that the organization meets the criteria outlined in the Program Guide
- Confirm availability of required documentation and licensing
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Gather all necessary information and supporting documents
- Create a detailed project plan that aligns with the eligible activities
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Complete the application form accurately
- Submit the application before the specified deadline
- Step 4: Application review and assessment
- Applications will be evaluated based on the merit-based review process
- Wait for the evaluation period to determine funding allocation
Apply to this program
Buy BC Partnership Program Summary:
The Buy BC Partnership Program is a funding initiative in British Columbia that supports local producers, processors, and industry associations in undertaking marketing activities to promote local agriculture, food, and beverage products. The program provides up to $2 million annually for eligible projects that increase consumer awareness and sales of BC products.
Buy BC Partnership Program Overview:
The Buy BC Partnership Program is a vital component of the Buy BC marketing initiative aimed at boosting the visibility and demand for local agricultural products in British Columbia. This cost-shared funding program offers financial support to primary agriculture producers, processors, and cooperatives, as well as industry associations, boards, and councils to conduct local marketing activities that enhance the market presence of BC products.
Eligible applicants for the program must have a presence in BC, hold a valid Buy BC logo license, and meet specified revenue criteria. Funding is available for various marketing activities such as paid advertising, labeling products with the Buy BC logo, developing marketing collateral, participating in sales expositions, conducting in-store promotions, and covering staff wages directly related to project implementation.
The funding limits vary based on the applicant type, with producers, processors, and cooperatives eligible for up to $30,000 per year, and industry associations, boards, and councils able to access a maximum of $75,000 annually. The program timelines include specific intake periods for applications, followed by review and project implementation stages with a detailed breakdown of anticipated timelines for each phase.
Applicants are required to submit a detailed application outlining their project and activities, which will be assessed based on merit to allocate funding to projects that align best with the program's criteria. The Buy BC Partnership Program serves as a key resource for local businesses looking to enhance their marketing efforts, increase consumer awareness, and drive sales of BC agricultural, food, and beverage products across the province.
