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Post-Farm Food Safety Program
Funding for food safety improvements in BC
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $20,000 in cost-shared funding for BC food and beverage businesses. It supports food safety assessments, improvements, and third-party HACCP certification activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
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
- Food safety gap assessments and pre-audits
- Food safety improvement projects
- Third-party HACCP final audits and certifications
Documents Needed
- Proof of business registration
- Provincial or federal operating license
- Financial institution letter showing stability
- Senior management commitment letter
- Copy of CRA business number
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Processors, transporters, warehouses, distributors, packagers, importers, and exporters
- Abattoirs
- Food processing facilities on or off farm
Who is not eligible
- Health or nutrition supplement operations
- Pet food or non-human food operations
- Primary production businesses only
- Retail, restaurant, and foodservice operations
- Aquaculture and seafood production businesses
- Unlicensed, unregistered, or uninspected facilities
Eligible expenses
- Food safety gap assessments and pre-audits
- Food safety workplan development
- Equipment and facility upgrades for food safety
- Food safety documentation, testing, and training
- Third-party HACCP audits and certifications
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Normal operating and ongoing maintenance costs
- Activities not directly related to food safety
- In-house non-recognized HACCP systems
- Travel, shipping, taxes, and fees eligible for rebate
- Vehicles, land, buildings, and facilities purchases
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in two parts
- Eligible applicants are invited to submit Part B
- A workplan is prepared with the Technical Program Advisor
- A funding agreement is issued and must be signed before work starts
- Claims and project progress may be monitored and audited
Additional information
- The program is administered by Food Processing Skills Canada.
- Part A eligibility approval is required before Part B.
- Claims are reimbursed after eligible activities are completed.
- Complaints can be escalated to the Ministry if not resolved internally.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Post-Farm Food Safety Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Post-Farm Food Safety Program. 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 Post-Farm Food Safety Program?
This program provides up to $20,000 in cost-shared funding for BC food and beverage businesses. It supports food safety assessments, improvements, and third-party HACCP certification activities.
How much funding can be received?
Post-Farm Food Safety Program Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Post-Farm Food Safety Program program?
To be eligible for the Post-Farm Food Safety Program program, you must:
BC-based and operating business
Active business number or GST
Licensed legal entity
What expenses are eligible under Post-Farm Food Safety Program?
Food safety gap assessments and pre-audits
Food safety improvement projects
Third-party HACCP final audits and certifications
Who can I contact for more information about the Post-Farm Food Safety Program?
You can contact Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) by email at jbrown@fpsc-ctac.com or by phone at 613-237-7988.
Where is the Post-Farm Food Safety Program available?
The Post-Farm Food Safety Program program is available the province of British Columbia.