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Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia
Funding for seafood processors affected by COVID-19
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provided funding to support fish and seafood processors in British Columbia affected by COVID-19. It supported worker health and safety, plant operations, market responsiveness, and storage capacity improvements.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- British Columbia
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Fish and seafood processing businesses in British Columbia.
- Not-for-profit organizations that support the sector.
Eligible expenses
- Equipment, products, materials, and services for worker health and safety.
- Training and professional services related to COVID-19 safety measures.
- New equipment, materials, or services to adapt plant operations, products, or packaging.
- Solutions to increase storage capacity for live, frozen, or processed products.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia.
- Western Canada.
Activities funded
- Improve worker health and safety.
- Adapt plant operations, facilities, products, or packaging.
- Respond to new market demands and reach new markets.
- Increase storage capacity for seafood products.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check application period
- Applications were accepted from June 22 to July 13.
- Step 2: Submit application
- Applications were submitted through the program process managed by the Investment Agriculture Foundation.
- Step 3: Wait for review
- Applications are now closed and no further submissions are accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed by the Investment Agriculture Foundation in British Columbia.
- The application intake period is now closed.
Additional information
- The program is now closed.
- Applications were handled by the Investment Agriculture Foundation in British Columbia.
- Eligible costs were retroactive to March 15, 2020.
- Funded activities had to be completed by March 31, 2021.
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia Program
What is the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia?
This program provided funding to support fish and seafood processors in British Columbia affected by COVID-19. It supported worker health and safety, plant operations, market responsiveness, and storage capacity improvements.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia program, you must:
Based in British Columbia.
Licensed or registered fish processor.
Viable before COVID-19.
What expenses are eligible under Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia?
Equipment, products, materials, and services for worker health and safety.
Training and professional services related to COVID-19 safety measures.
New equipment, materials, or services to adapt plant operations, products, or packaging.
Solutions to increase storage capacity for live, frozen, or processed products.
Where is the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia available?
The Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia?
Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund in British Columbia is funded by Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)