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Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal / Renewal
For 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.
Funding available
$ 750,000
Deadline
November 24, 2026
Opened November 10, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Existing blueberry growers removing and not replanting their fields.
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Overview
Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal/Renewal supports existing blueberry and cranberry growers in British Columbia to remove or renew berry fields and strengthen climate resilience. Eligible work includes blueberry removal, cranberry renewal, and removal of supporting infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Blueberry field removal.
- Cranberry field renewal.
Documents Needed
- Confirmed plant order
- Supporting documents such as assessments, quotes, equipment specifications, and blueprints
- Corporate Registry for corporations or partnerships
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
ERP Stream 4 FAQ updates
The Stream 4 FAQ now states that applicants need a valid CRA business number and active GST/HST account, and it adds guidance for USD quotes and exchange rates.
The Stream 4 FAQ now states that organizations applying to the Enhanced Replant Program must have a valid CRA Business Number and an active GST/HST account before submitting an application. It also adds guidance for USD quotes: use the bank conversion rate shown on proof of payment, or the Bank of Canada rate of 1.3962% for USD quotes. Several FAQ entries were also reformatted, but the substantive update is the new applicant registration requirement and the added exchange-rate instruction.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Existing blueberry growers removing and not replanting their fields.
- Existing cranberry growers renewing their fields.
Who is not eligible
- Annual crop producers, forage producers, non-commercial producers, and farmland outside of BC.
- Sectors that do not have an opportunity assessment completed and pre-approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
- Producers who do not meet stream-specific criteria.
- Producers with active Plant Loss Claims.
- Applicants with an active project with the Perennial Crop Renewal Program (PCRP) (2023-2025).
Eligible expenses
- Blueberry removal costs, provided removal of plants takes place after application approval and removal has not been funded through other programs.
- Cranberry renewal costs, provided removal of plants takes place after application approval and removal has not been funded through other programs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fields that do not meet the contiguous 0.5 acre minimum, including different locations with different PIDs, non-touching areas on the same PID, or fields separated by a paved road or highway.
- Interplanting in existing orchards or vineyards.
- New plantings, including farm expansions and the establishment of crops on bare land or land previously used for non-perennial or non-food perennial crops.
- Home nurseries, GST, in-kind expenses, taxes and duty, and shipping costs.
- Other planting or removal costs, including equipment rental, posts and wire, labour, ongoing annual royalty payments, and ineligible commodity-specific criteria in the sector-specific 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 the applicant ineligible for AgriStability.
- A current Environmental Farm Plan or one being renewed or applied for.
- Blueberry removal fields removed due to high levels of Blueberry Scorch Virus, and cranberry removal fields removing old varieties including Stevens, Berman, Pilgrim, Ben Lear, McFarlin, or Grygleski Hybrid 1.
How to apply
- Create a personal profile and register your organization in the IAF Client Portal.
- Select Enhanced Replant Program – Stream 4 from Funding Opportunities.
- Provide applicant and project details, including commodity type, PID, civic address, planting proposal, and funding request.
- Complete the AF Demographic Survey and submit the confirmation ID with the application.
- Upload supporting documents, including the Corporate Registry if you are a corporation or partnership.
- Review the application and submit it from the review screen.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened and reviewed by IAF and may also be reviewed by a technical expert.
- IAF may request additional information or clarification before making a funding decision.
- After staff review, 10% of eligible applications are selected for further audit and review by an Accredited Professional.
- Successful applicants must complete all removal or renewal activities and submit a project report and/or complete an on-site field inspection before payment.
- Field inspections are conducted for a minimum of 25% of completed projects within 3 to 6 months of project completion; approved applicants are notified by email within 8 weeks, and funding decisions are final.
Additional information
- This stream is funded by the Government of British Columbia through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
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- Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 3: Berry ReplantSupport for berry replanting in British Columbia
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal / Renewal Program
What is the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal / Renewal?
Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal/Renewal supports existing blueberry and cranberry growers in British Columbia to remove or renew berry fields and strengthen climate resilience. Eligible work includes blueberry removal, cranberry renewal, and removal of supporting infrastructure.
How much funding can be received?
Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal / Renewal Funds up to $750,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 24, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal / Renewal program?
To be eligible for the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal / Renewal program, you must:
Existing blueberry or cranberry growers in British Columbia
Owner or lessee of the land
Financially viable and able to maintain a commercial operation after removal or renewal
What expenses are eligible under Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal / Renewal?
Blueberry removal costs, provided removal of plants takes place after application approval and removal has not been funded through other programs.
Cranberry renewal costs, provided removal of plants takes place after application approval and removal has not been funded through other programs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal / Renewal?
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 4: Berry Removal / Renewal available?
The Enhanced Replant Program — Stream 4: Berry Removal / Renewal program is available the province of British Columbia.