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 | August 31, 2026 at 4pm PT |
| Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) | Requests Open | Submit Now | – |
| HR Resources for Ag Employers (AgHR) | Inquiries Welcome | visit www.aghr.ca for details | – |
| Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) | Expressions of Interest Open | Submit Now | Ongoing until fully subscribed |
| STATUS | OPEN | CLOSE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Replant Program (ERP) All Streams | Coming Soon | Fall 2026 | – |
| Novel Tools & Technology for HPAI Prevention (NTT) Stream 1: Poultry Producers | Opening Soon | August 4, 2026 | Ongoing until fully subscribed |
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 | See program for details | – |
| Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (CAF) | Closed for 2026/27 | See program for details | – |
| Food Safety Program (FSP) | 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 | – | – |
| 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 | August 31, 2026 at 4pm PT |
| Beneficial Management Practices Program (BMP) All Categories excluding Extreme Weather: Plans & Assessments | Closed for 2026/27 | Winter 2026 | – |
| Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (CAF) | Closed for 2026/27 | See program for details | – |
| Enhanced Replant Program (ERP) All Streams | Coming Soon | Fall 2026 | – |
| Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) | Requests Open | Submit Now | – |
| Food Safety Program (FSP) | Closed for 2026/27 | Winter 2026 | – |
| HR Resources for Ag Employers (AgHR) | Inquiries Welcome | Call 250-940-6150 or email aghr@iafbc.ca | visit www.aghr.ca |
| 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 | Opening Soon | August 4, 2026 | Ongoing until fully subscribed |
| Novel Tools and Technology for HPAI Prevention (NTT) Stream 2 | Not Accepting Applications | – | – |
| Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills Program (RRIST) | Not Accepting Applications | – | – |
| 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.
Ongoing Programs
The following programs have ongoing projects and activities. These programs are not application-based programs, or they are not accepting applications in 2026/27.
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:
