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Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 75,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 2, 2024
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : July 2, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 30,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant empowers industry associations to enhance consumer awareness and boost sales of local agriculture, food, and beverage products in British Columbia. Eligible projects focus on leveraging the Buy BC brand through marketing and promotional efforts.
- Developing and producing Buy BC-branded digital, radio, print, transit, and/or TV advertisements.
- Designing and printing Buy BC-branded labels and packaging for products.
- Creating and distributing Buy BC-branded marketing collateral and promotional materials such as videos, brochures, and posters.
- Participating for the first time in virtual or in-person market development and sales expositions within B.C.
- Conducting in-store product demonstrations and promotions within B.C. using Buy BC licensed goods.
- Covering staff wages directly related to implementing these project activities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants for the Buy BC Partnership Program include:- 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.Applicants must have a head office in B.C. or be authorized to do business in B.C., hold a valid Buy BC logo licence, and must have at least $30,000 in annual revenue for the past two years for producers, processors, and cooperatives. Additionally, they must self-fund a minimum percentage of the total project budget according to their category.Who is not eligible
This grant is specifically targeted towards the agriculture, food, and beverage sectors in British Columbia. As such, companies and organizations outside these categories may be ineligible.
- Businesses that are not primary agriculture or seafood producers.
- Companies that are not agriculture, food and beverage, or seafood processors.
- Organizations that are neither industry associations, boards, nor councils within the agriculture, food, or beverage sectors.
- Entities without authorization to do business in British Columbia.
- Businesses that do not have a valid Buy BC logo licence.
- Companies with annual revenue less than $30,000 for the past two years (applicable to producers, processors, and cooperatives).
- Applicants who have already submitted an application for the intake period.
Eligible expenses
The Buy BC Partnership Program funds marketing activities that elevate the presence and sales of local British Columbia agricultural, food, and beverage products. These activities aim to leverage the Buy BC logo as a symbol of quality and local pride.
- Paid advertising campaigns using Buy BC branding across various media platforms including digital, radio, print, and TV.
- Designing and producing packaging and labels incorporating the Buy BC logo to enhance product recognition and appeal.
- Creation and distribution of marketing collateral and promotional materials such as videos, brochures, and signs featuring the Buy BC brand.
- Participation in market development and sales expositions within BC to increase brand exposure and engage directly with buyers.
- Executing in-store demonstrations and promotional events to boost consumer interaction and product sampling.
- Funding for staff wages directly tied to executing project activities aligned with the Buy BC objectives.
Eligible geographic areas
Eligible applicants for the Buy BC Partnership Program must have a head office in British Columbia or be authorized to conduct business within the province. This criterion ensures that the funding supports local initiatives and economic growth within British Columbia.
- Organizations with a head office in British Columbia.
- Entities authorized to do business in British Columbia.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applications will only be accepted for the Producer & Processor funding stream during the June 2024 intake.
- Organizations must hold a valid Buy BC logo licence to be eligible for the grant.
- The application review process will take place from July 3 to August 30, 2024.
- Anticipated project start date is September 1, 2024.
- Project completion deadline is March 1, 2025.
- The cost-share funding ratio adjusts for returning recipients starting in 2024, increasing the applicant's share to 65%.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils. 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 Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils program?
To be eligible for the Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils program, you must:
Must be an agriculture, food and/or beverage industry association, board, or council with a head office in B.C. or authorized to do business in B.C.
Must be able to self-fund a minimum of 30% of the total project budget.
Must have been approved for and hold a valid Buy BC logo licence.
What expenses are eligible under Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils?
This grant empowers industry associations to enhance consumer awareness and boost sales of local agriculture, food, and beverage products in British Columbia. Eligible projects focus on leveraging the Buy BC brand through marketing and promotional efforts. Developing and producing Buy BC-branded digital, radio, print, transit, and/or TV advertisements.
Designing and printing Buy BC-branded labels and packaging for products.
Creating and distributing Buy BC-branded marketing collateral and promotional materials such as videos, brochures, and posters.
Participating for the first time in virtual or in-person market development and sales expositions within B.C.
Conducting in-store product demonstrations and promotions within B.C. using Buy BC licensed goods.
Covering staff wages directly related to implementing these project activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC).
Where is the Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils available?
The Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils is a Grant and Funding