Light Reflecting Materials Program
BC, Canada
Money for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Government of British Columbia
- Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
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Apply for 50% cost-shared funding up to a maximum of $30,000 to purchase light reflective materials for the 2023 growing season.
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Eligible activities for this grant include:
- Purchasing light reflecting materials (LRMs) for use in the 2023 growing season.
- Installation of approved materials such as ReflectaKnit and Bright White Reflective Fabric.
- Cost-sharing of hardware necessary for installation and equipment.
- Providing paid receipts or invoices for the materials purchased.
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$10,500
Vancouver
Upgrade greenhouse with ReflectaKnit and installation hardware.
$6,000
Toronto
Purchase Bright White Reflective Fabric and install in community garden.
$4,500
Montreal
Shading apple orchard with Extenday light reflecting material.
$5,000
Calgary
Improve strawberry field productivity with ReflectaKnit material.
$7,500
Niagara Falls
Install Extenday fabric to boost grape production in vineyard.
$5,500
Montreal
Enhance rooftop garden yield with Bright White Reflective Fabric.
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
- Applicants must be primarily apple growers or tree fruit crop producers located in BC.
- Applicants must be the operator of the farmed property where the materials will be used and follow good horticultural practices.
- Materials must be purchased from approved sellers and meet specific criteria for reimbursement.
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Eligible companies for the Light Reflecting Materials Program grant in Canada must be primarily apple growers or other tree fruit crop producers located in BC, operating the farmed property where the materials will be used, and following good horticultural practices.
- Primary apple growers
- Tree fruit crop producers (includes grapes)
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
- Companies not primarily engaged in apple or tree fruit crop production.
- Companies located outside of British Columbia.
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There are eligible expenses for this grant. Applicants can receive 50% cost-sharing for the following expenses:
- Approved light reflecting materials such as Extenday, ReflectaKnit, and Bright White Reflective Fabric
- Hardware necessary for installation, including rubber cords, wire claws, and PVC pipe
- Installation equipment costs (up to $3,500)
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The Light Reflecting Materials Program has evaluation and selection criteria for applicants to meet:
- Applicants must be primarily apple growers or tree fruit crop producers in BC.
- Applicants must be operators of the farmed property where the materials will be used.
- Applicants must make efforts to follow good horticultural practices.
Apply to this program
Grant Summary: Light Reflecting Material Program
Details of the Light Reflecting Material Program
The Light Reflecting Material Program offers cost-shared funding for producers in British Columbia to purchase light reflective materials (LRMs) for use in the 2023 growing season. Eligible participants, primarily apple growers or other tree fruit crop producers, can receive 50% cost-sharing for materials like ReflectaKnit and Bright White Reflective Fabric. The program aims to enhance product quality and improve coloration in fruits by utilizing light reflecting materials.
Applicants must adhere to specific eligibility criteria and guidelines outlined by the program, including the purchase of approved materials, submission of invoices, and participation in on-site material inspections. Successful applicants receive 75% of the approved funding upon project approval and the remaining 25% following physical inspections of installed materials. Funding acknowledgments, communications, and marketing activities related to project funding must be pre-approved by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAF).
This program not only supports agricultural innovation but also promotes the use of technology to improve crop quality and yield. By leveraging light reflecting materials, producers can enhance their harvest outcomes and contribute to the advancement of sustainable farming practices in British Columbia.
