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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
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
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
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.