Food Security Emergency Planning
This program provides funding to support proactive emergency planning and preparedness within BC’s agriculture sector. The goal is to secure the provincial food supply and reduce the impact of climate-related and other emergencies. Funding is available under two streams—planning (Stream 1) and preparedness/infrastructure (Stream 2)—for individual businesses, industry associations, local authorities, and First Nations.
Eligible funding may include:
• Emergency plan development, training programs, and planning exercises
• Equipment or infrastructure to support agricultural emergency response
• Contracted research and training related to emergency preparedness
The program builds sector-wide resilience and ensures rapid, coordinated response to agricultural emergencies.
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Funding Amount
Stream 1: $25,000–$150,000 at 100% cost-share
Stream 2: $50,000–$2,000,000 at 75% for individual businesses and 100% for industry associations
Eligible Applicants
Producer associations
Eligible Purposes
This funding stream supports both emergency planning and response preparedness. Eligible activities include:
• Developing agriculture emergency plans and training local responders (Stream 1)
• Procuring infrastructure or equipment for emergency use (Stream 2)
• Conducting research or training related to disease response or climate events
Other activities may be eligible if they enhance agriculture emergency preparedness and food system resilience in BC.
Deadline to Apply
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