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Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant
Support for berry replanting in British Columbia
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Funding available
$ 750,000
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Existing blueberry growers in British Columbia replanting their fields.
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Overview
Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant supports existing blueberry and raspberry growers in British Columbia with cost-sharing to replace existing acreage. Eligible support covers nursery stock plants, one-time licensing or plant royalty fees, and planting multiple varieties of the same commodity on at least 0.5 contiguous acre.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Replanting existing blueberry fields with new blueberry plantings.
- Replacing existing acreage with new raspberry plantings.
- Planting multiple varieties of the same commodity on at least 0.5 contiguous acre.
Documents Needed
- Confirmed plant order.
- Invoices or other supporting documents, including assessments, quotes, equipment specifications, and blueprints.
- Corporate Registry for corporations or partnerships.
- AF Demographic Survey with confirmation ID.
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ERP Stream 3 adds CRA and GST/HST requirements
The Stream 3 FAQ now says applicants must have a valid CRA business number and an active GST/HST account, and it adds a direct booking link for the 10-minute support call.
The Stream 3 FAQ now states that applicants must have a valid CRA Business Number and an active GST/HST account before submitting an application. It also adds guidance for USD quotes: if the quote is in USD, use the Bank of Canada rate of 1.3962; if the plants were already purchased and the proof of payment shows a financial institution or bank conversion rate, use that rate instead. The support-call section also changed from a placeholder to a direct booking link, and the instructions were shortened to say applicants should start a draft application and provide the application ID when booking.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Existing blueberry growers in British Columbia replanting their fields.
- Existing raspberry growers in British Columbia replanting their fields.
Who is not eligible
- Annual crop producers, forage producers, non-commercial producers, and farmland outside British Columbia.
- Producers in sectors without an opportunity assessment completed and pre-approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
- Producers that do not meet stream-specific criteria.
- Applicants with an active project with the Perennial Crop Renewal Program (2023-2025).
- Field locations previously approved through ERP Stream 4: Berry Removal are not eligible for funding through Stream 3 in future intakes.
Eligible expenses
- Nursery stock plant purchases and one-time licensing or plant royalty fees.
- Producer-to-producer sales, including rootstock, scion, and plants.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fields that do not meet the contiguous 0.5 acre minimum, including different locations with different PIDs, separated planting areas on the same PID that do not touch, or areas separated by a paved road or highway.
- Interplanting in existing orchards or vineyards.
- New plantings, including farm expansions and crops established on bare land or land previously used for non-perennial or non-food perennial crops.
- Home nursery costs, GST, in-kind expenses, taxes, duty, shipping costs, and other planting or removal costs such as equipment rental, posts and wire, and labour.
- Ongoing annual royalty payments and commodity-specific criteria listed in the sector-specific planting or removal guidelines.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Confirmed plant order for all fields at the time of application.
- Enrollment in Production Insurance.
- Enrollment in AgriStability or vertical integration that makes applicants ineligible for AgriStability.
- A current Environmental Farm Plan or one in progress.
- Stream 3 applications are also scored on whether fields are cover cropped for at least 6 months prior to planting and, for blueberries, whether they plant the new BC variety BC 14-40-158 (BCB001AAC); funding is awarded to high-scoring applicants first until allocations are exhausted.
How to apply
- Go to the IAF Client Portal and create a personal profile, then provide your organization information.
- Wait for IAF to validate the account; this can take up to two business days.
- Select the Enhanced Replant Program from Funding Opportunities.
- Complete the application with the required project details, budget information, demographic survey confirmation, BRM information if applicable, and supporting documents such as a confirmed plant order.
- Save and close the application, then submit it from the review screen when applications are being accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened and reviewed by IAF and may also be reviewed by a technical expert.
- Ten percent of eligible applications are selected for further audit and review by an Accredited Professional, and additional information may be requested.
- Approved applicants are notified by email within 8 weeks of a completed application submission, and all funding decisions are final.
- Applicants without a confirmed plant order may receive conditional funding approval pending order confirmation; conditional approval is valid for 60 days.
- Successful applicants must complete the replanting activities and submit a project report and/or pass an on-site field inspection before payment; expenses are reimbursed based on receipts, the approved project proposal, and the corresponding cost-share ratio, and payments are made in CAD.
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- Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 1: Tree Fruit ReplantReplant support for BC tree fruit growers
- Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 2: Wine Grape ReplantB.C. wine grape replanting. Drafting began November 3. Submissions open November 17 at 9 a.m. Pacific.
- Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal / RenewalFor existing B.C. blueberry growers removing acreage or cranberry growers renewing it. Growers must farm more than one hectare of perennial crops. Drafting opened October 27; submissions start November 10 at 9 a.m. Pacific.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant Program
What is the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant?
Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant supports existing blueberry and raspberry growers in British Columbia with cost-sharing to replace existing acreage. Eligible support covers nursery stock plants, one-time licensing or plant royalty fees, and planting multiple varieties of the same commodity on at least 0.5 contiguous acre.
How much funding can be received?
Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant Funds up to $750,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant program?
To be eligible for the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant program, you must:
Existing blueberry or raspberry growers in British Columbia.
Applicants must own or lease the land and demonstrate financial viability.
The property must remain a commercial operation for at least four years after replanting.
What expenses are eligible under Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant?
Nursery stock plant purchases and one-time licensing or plant royalty fees.
Producer-to-producer sales, including rootstock, scion, and plants.
Who can I contact for more information about the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant?
You can contact Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) by email at erp@iafbc.ca or by phone at 250-940-6150.
Where is the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant available?
The Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry Replant is a Grant and Funding