Small Food Processor Scale Up
This program provides cost-shared funding to help BC’s small-scale food and licensed meat processors scale up their operations. It supports infrastructure improvements, equipment purchases, and activities that increase productivity, improve processing capacity, and open new market opportunities. The program is designed to strengthen the province’s value-added food and meat supply chains.
Eligible funding may include:
• Building or upgrading facilities such as coolers, freezers, or processing rooms
• Purchasing and installing equipment, IT systems, or machinery
• Product development or adaptation projects with a market-driven focus
The program helps small processors expand sustainably and enhance their competitiveness in BC’s growing agri-food sector.
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Funding Amount
Up to $150,000 in funding at a 75% cost-share rate
Eligible Applicants
Processors
Eligible Purposes
This funding stream supports scale-up projects for small food and meat processors. Eligible activities include:
• Facility upgrades and infrastructure expansion
• Equipment purchases and training related to production capacity
• Product development and market adaptation initiatives
Other activities may be eligible if they directly support operational growth and increased competitiveness.
Deadline to Apply
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