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IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP)
Funding for traceability system adoption
Last Update: June 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 2, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) supports businesses and sector organizations with cost-shared funding to adopt traceability systems for food, animals, and seafood. Eligible support includes consultant fees, hardware and software, staff training, custom software development, multi-use electronic devices, and GS1 Canada registration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementing facility-based traceability systems for private businesses
- Improving information sharing and supply chain traceability for sector organizations
- On-farm and post-farm traceability adoption projects
Documents Needed
- Supplier quotes and supporting documents for requested costs
- Project-specific information, including location and farm status
- BC Premises ID number, if applicable
- Demographic information confirmation number
- Organization details and registration information for the IAF Client Portal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agriculture, food, and seafood businesses
- Sector organizations in agriculture, food, or seafood
- Private businesses in BC’s agrifood and seafood sectors
- Cooperatives, industry associations, boards, councils, and non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- National sector organizations and non-BC-based members
- Private for-profit businesses applying under Stream 2
- Restaurants and other food service operations
- Pet food and health or nutrition supplement operations
- Tobacco-related sector organizations
Eligible expenses
- Consultant fees for assessment, planning, implementation, and recall exercises
- Purchase, licensing, and installation of traceability hardware and software
- Staff training for traceability system implementation
- Incremental cost of multi-use electronic devices
- First-time GS1 Canada registration fee
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- GST and in-kind expenses
- Capital costs such as vehicles, furnishings, land, and buildings
- Capacity-increasing equipment or facility modifications
- Software maintenance, updates, and unrelated development plans
- Consumables, taxes, duty, shipping, and day-to-day operating costs
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened and reviewed by IAF after submission.
- Some applications may also be reviewed by a technical expert.
- Incomplete applications may be returned for resubmission.
- Funding decisions are emailed within 8 weeks of a complete application.
- Approved projects are subject to terms and conditions and may be audited.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the IAF Client Portal.
- Funding is prioritized for Livestock, Seafood and Aquaculture, and Stream 2 applications until targets are met.
- Approved projects may begin only after approval.
- Funding acknowledgement is required for public communications about the project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) Program
What is the IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP)?
Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) supports businesses and sector organizations with cost-shared funding to adopt traceability systems for food, animals, and seafood. Eligible support includes consultant fees, hardware and software, staff training, custom software development, multi-use electronic devices, and GS1 Canada registration.
How much funding can be received?
IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) program?
To be eligible for the IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) program, you must:
Legal entity in British Columbia
Active 9-digit CRA business number
Project improves traceability
What expenses are eligible under IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP)?
Implementing facility-based traceability systems for private businesses
Improving information sharing and supply chain traceability for sector organizations
On-farm and post-farm traceability adoption projects
Who can I contact for more information about the IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP)?
You can contact Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) by email at tap@iafbc.ca or by phone at 250-940-6150.
Where is the IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) available?
The IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IAFBC — Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) is a Grant and Funding