Funding Opportunities for the Food Processing Industry in BC

The Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAF) has expanded its program delivery role to support both industry and Government in responding to the impacts of COVID-19 on the agriculture and agri-food sector in BC and more broadly in Western Canada.

Emergency Processing Fund

Project funding is available to help domestic food processors, manufacturers or greenhouse operators manage new health and safety protocols while maintaining Canada’s food production. The IAF-administered fund focuses on for-profit organizations, cooperatives and Indigenous groups in Western Canada. Learn more.

Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund

The Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund supports the fish and seafood processing sector to manage the impact of COVID-19 and to prepare for economic recovery.

IAF is delivering funding to eligible businesses that are active in the fish and seafood sector in British Columbia. The activities undertaken by the applicant will determine the value of funding available and whether funding is repayable or non-repayable.

Applications, through IAF, are open to For-Profit Organizations and Not-For Profit Organizations in British Columbia. Learn more.