Open

Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)?

You can contact Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) by email at fpg@iafbc.ca.

Q: Where is the Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG) available?

The Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG) program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG) is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)?

Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG) is funded by Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)

Last Update: March 3, 2026

BC, Canada

Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth

Grant and Funding

Investment Agriculture Foundation

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Develop a new product

Research and experimental development

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : February 1, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Research
Economic, Social and Community Development
Employment and Training
Business Associations

Target groups

Business owners / entrepreneurs
Nonprofits / charities

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Provincial

Overview

The Food Processing Growth Fund is a three-year initiative funded by the Government of BC, offering up to $1,000,000 in cost-shared funding per project to support the scale-up of BC's value-added food processing sector by enhancing productivity through infrastructure upgrades, new equipment, and training. Eligible activities include investing in new or improved facilities, advanced technologies, applied R&D, and specialized training.

How to apply

Preliminary Registration

Create an account on the IAF Client Portal.
Set up a personal profile with your name and email address.
Complete organization registration including name, contact details, organization type, BC ID / CRA numbers, and primary contact information.

Apply to the Food Processing Growth Fund

Select "Food Processing Growth Fund" from the funding opportunities listed in the portal.
Enter project details such as applicant type, project start and end dates, and specific project activities.
Confirm that project activities align with and support the program goals.
Provide anticipated project benefits and details about project lead and resources for implementation.
Include information on project expenses and funding required, along with permit status if applicable.
Attach audited financial statements and any additional appendices or supplementary materials that bolster the application.

Submit Application

Review the full application in the IAF Client Portal for accuracy and completeness.
Submit the application through the portal before the next available review date.

Await Confirmation and Further Communication

Receive a confirmation notification from IAF once the application has been successfully submitted.
Be prepared for possible follow-up communication from IAF for additional information or clarification if necessary.

Contacts

fpg@iafbc.ca

BC, Canada

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG). 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.