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  • Closing date : September 30, 2022
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  • British Columbia
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  • Non-profit
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Overview

Boosting Agricultural Innovation through Strategic Funding

This program provides targeted financial support to organizations involved in the British Columbia agricultural sector, emphasizing the transfer of knowledge, skills, and technological advancements. It aims to enhance the sector's sustainability and competitiveness by supporting activities such as expert-led seminars, hands-on training, field research trials, and regenerative practices demonstrations. These activities are essential for adapting to environmental challenges, improving productivity, and fostering sustainable farming methods.

Comprehensive Insight into the Funding Program and Its Impacts

In the context of the agricultural industry in British Columbia, this funding initiative plays a pivotal role in facilitating innovative practices and educational exchanges among key stakeholders. The program targets nonprofit entities, producer organizations, and food processors committed to advancing sustainability and technological adoption. With support ranging up to $7,500, recipients are empowered to organize and execute projects that bolster local expertise, promote regenerative agriculture, and support climate resilience initiatives. The program’s strategic focus aligns with provincial priorities such as climate action, regenerative agriculture, labour practices, and technological development, aiming to foster a dynamic environment conducive to sustainable growth. Activities eligible for funding include organizing conferences, conducting research trials, farm tours, and workshops that provide practical, hands-on learning experiences. These initiatives are critical for building capacity among farmers and processors, enabling them to better navigate environmental challenges, adapt to market requirements, and implement cutting-edge agricultural techniques. By encouraging collaboration, innovation, and practical skill development, the program seeks to strengthen the resilience of British Columbia’s agricultural economy and promote sustainable practices that benefit the environment and local communities. Recipients of this funding are expected to demonstrate the potential impact of their projects, alignment with strategic goals, and effective resource management to ensure maximum benefit for the sector and society at large.

Activities funded

  • Conducting conferences and community meetings
  • Organizing farm tours and research trials
  • Providing hands-on workshops and technology training
  • Implementing regenerative agriculture practices
Examples of admissible projects:
Development of an automated irrigation system using new sensor technology
Workshops on regenerative agriculture practices with practical demonstrations

Documents Needed

- Detailed project proposal
- Budget outline
- Organizational registration documents
- Supporting letters if applicable

Eligibility

  • The applicant must support farmers and food processors
  • Projects should align with strategic priorities, such as climate action or innovation
  • The applicant must be a not-for-profit or similar organization

Who is eligible?

  • Not-for-profit organizations supporting agricultural producers
  • Food processors and related organizations

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit businesses without supporting non-profit status
  • Organizations outside British Columbia

Eligible expenses

  • Funds for activities like conferences, events, farm tours, research trials, and workshops

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Activities outside the project timeframe
  • Unrelated activities not focused on agriculture or food processing
  • Activities that do not involve practical or applied knowledge transfer

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

Selection criteria

  • Relevance and potential impact of the project
  • Alignment with strategic priorities (climate action, innovation)
  • Feasibility and clarity of the project plan
  • Demonstrated ability to carry out the activities

How to apply

Register on the funding portal or platformPrepare and complete the application form with all supporting documentsSubmit the application before the deadlineAwait review and notification of the decisionSign the funding agreement if approved

Processing and Agreement

  • The application undergoes review for eligibility and alignment with program priorities.
  • Successful applicants receive notification and sign a funding agreement.
  • Reimbursements are processed after approval and upon submission of required reports.

Additional information

- The program encourages collaboration among different stakeholders in the agriculture and food sectors to foster knowledge sharing.
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