Programs & Opportunities
We deliver a variety of opportunities, programs and initiatives supporting BC’s agriculture and food sector.
Opportunities
The following opportunities are currently open.
| STATUS | OPEN | CLOSE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beneficial Management Practices Program (BMP) Extreme Weather: Plans & Assessments | Applications Open | Submit Now | Ongoing until fully subscribed |
| Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (CAF) | Applications Open | Submit Now | Ongoing until fully subscribed |
| Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) | Requests Open | Submit Now | – |
| HR Resources for Ag Employers (AgHR) | Inquiries Welcome | Call 250-940-6150 or email [email protected] | – |
| Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) | Expressions of Interest Open | Submit Now | Ongoing until fully subscribed |
There are no upcoming programs at this time. Sign up for the Growing Today Newsletter to stay informed.
The following programs are not currently accepting applications.
| STATUS | OPEN | CLOSED | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (AWP) All Streams | Not Accepting Applications | – | – |
| BC Living Lab (BCLL) | Not an application-based program | See program for details | – |
| Beneficial Management Practices Program (BMP) All Categories excluding Extreme Weather: Plans & Assessments | Closed for 2026/27 | Winter 2026 | – |
| Enhanced Replant Program (ERP) All Streams | Closed for 2026/27 | Winter 2026 | – |
| Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT) | Not Accepting Applications | – | – |
| Novel Tools and Technology for HPAI Prevention (NTT) Stream 2 | Not Accepting Applications | – | – |
| Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills Program (RRIST) | Not Accepting Applications | – | – |
| Scaling the Implementation of Riparian Restoration (SIRR) | Not an application-based program | See program for details | – |
| Summer Student Farm, Food and Fisheries Bursary Program (SSB) | Closed for 2026/27 | – | – |
| Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) | Closed for 2026/27 | – | – |
IAF delivers a variety of programs supporting BC’s agriculture and food sector.
| STATUS | OPEN | CLOSE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (AWP) All Streams | Not Accepting Applications | – | – |
| Beneficial Management Practices Program (BMP) Extreme Weather: Plans & Assessments | Applications Open | Submit Now | Ongoing until fully subscribed |
| Beneficial Management Practices Program (BMP) All Categories excluding Extreme Weather: Plans & Assessments | Closed for 2026/27 | Winter 2026 | – |
| Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (CAF) | Applications Open | Submit Now | Ongoing until fully subscribed |
| Enhanced Replant Program (ERP) All Streams | Closed for 2026/27 | Winter 2026 | – |
| Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) | Requests Open | Submit Now | – |
| HR Resources for Ag Employers (AgHR) | Inquiries Welcome | Call 250-940-6150 or email [email protected] | |
| Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT) | Not Accepting Applications | – | – |
| Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) | Expressions of Interest Open | Submit Now | Ongoing until fully subscribed |
| Novel Tools & Technology for HPAI Prevention (NTT) Stream 1: Poultry Producers | Not Accepting Applications | – | – |
| Novel Tools and Technology for HPAI Prevention (NTT) Stream 2 | Not Accepting Applications | – | – |
| Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills Program (RRIST) | Not Accepting Applications | – | – |
| Scaling the Implementation of Riparian Restoration (SIRR) | Not an Application-based Program | See program for details | – |
| Student Summer Farm, Food & Fisheries Bursary Program (SSB) | Closed for 2026/27 | – | – |
| Traceability Adoption Program (TAP) | Closed for 2026/27 | – | – |
Active Programs
The following programs have accepted or are currently accepting applications for 2026/27 activities.
Current Initiatives
Food Security Initiative
The Food Security Initiative (FSI) is an up to $120 million fund comprised of 10 unique programs. FSI was developed to create meaningful improvements to BC’s food security system from food production to community capacity building and food access for people in need.
Funding for this initiative has been provided by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The initiative is delivered by IAF.
FSI Programs Include:
- Agricultural Water Infrastructure Program
- Food Processing Growth Fund
- Food Security Emergency Planning & Preparedness Fund
- Farmed Animal Disease Fund
- Fraser Valley Flood Mitigation Fund
- Food Affordability Innovation Fund
- Market Development Strategy for BC Tree Fruit
- Novel Tools & Technologies for HPAI Prevention Pilot
- Perennial Crop Renewal Program
- Tree Fruit Climate Change Response Fund
Agriculture and Food Workforce Development Initiative
The Agriculture and Food Workforce Development Initiative (AWDI) is an up to $15 million fund designed to support BC’s agriculture industry to provide a stable and increasing food supply through targeted efforts to recruit and retain a sufficient workforce to meet the labour needs of the industry.
Funding for this initiative has been provided by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement. The initiative is delivered by IAF.
AWDI Programs Include:
- HR for Agriculture Employers in BC
- Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills and Training
- Mental Health Wrap Around Supports
- Recruitment, Retention & Innovative Skills
- Regional Recruitment and Retention of Veterinary Service Delivery for Food Animals
- Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary Program
- Workforce Analysis and Planning Program
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Funding for programs has been provided by:
