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Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)
Support for animal tissue waste disposal in BC
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports BC-based abattoirs and meat processors with more affordable options for the legal disposal of animal tissue waste. It provides up to $40,000 per applicant, with a total program budget of $500,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Animal Protection
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Improving access to animal tissue waste disposal.
- Implementing more affordable legal disposal options for animal tissue waste.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Licensed abattoirs in British Columbia
- Meat processors in British Columbia handling Specified Risk Materials (SRM)
- Not-for-profit organizations representing the abattoir or livestock sectors
- First Nations or Indigenous Peoples' organizations with direct connections to abattoirs or meat processors
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to the legal disposal of animal tissue waste.
- Expenses for more affordable disposal options for animal tissue waste.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Additional information
- The program is administered by IAF.
- The initiative is focused on making animal tissue waste disposal more affordable and accessible.
- The maximum support is $40,000 per applicant.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI). 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.
What is the Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)?
This program supports BC-based abattoirs and meat processors with more affordable options for the legal disposal of animal tissue waste. It provides up to $40,000 per applicant, with a total program budget of $500,000.
How much funding can be received?
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) program?
To be eligible for the Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) program, you must:
Based in British Columbia
Head office or registration in BC
Fits an eligible applicant category
What expenses are eligible under Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)?
Improving access to animal tissue waste disposal.
Implementing more affordable legal disposal options for animal tissue waste.
Who can I contact for more information about the Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)?
You can contact Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF).
Where is the Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) available?
The Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) is a Grant and Funding