Safety Net Companion Program
Between 1997 and 1999, the Foundation received $21.8 million in Safety Net Companion Program funding from the federal government for initiatives consistent with the guidelines for CARD program funding. This fund was intended to foster agri-food industry growth, competitiveness and sustainability. Although the Safety Net Companion Program has officially wrapped up, IAF continues to invest residual funds from this program in industry projects. These funds are accessed through our normal application process.

Past Programs

Programs listed here are completed and/or fully committed.

Advancing Canadian Agriculture & Agri-Food
The federal Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food (ACAAF) program aimed at positioning Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector at the leading edge to seize new opportunities.

Canadian Adaptation & Rural Development Fund
The federal government started the Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development (CARD) Fund in 1995 to foster the increased long-term growth, employment and competitiveness of Canada's agricultural and agri-food industry and agricultural rural areas.

Growing Forward Agri-Innovation Program
This provincial-federal program supports projects that foster innovation in the BC agricultural and agri-products sector.

Islands Agri-Food Initiative
This was an initiative of the Agri-Food Futures Fund. $1.675 million of provincial-federal funding was allocated to encourage the development of a viable and sustainable agri-food sector on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Powell River.

Meat Transition Assistance Program

The Meat Transition Assistance Program (MTAP) provided $5 million to help BC's new and existing slaughterhouses meet the standards under the BC Ministry of Health's new meat inspection regulation.

Orchard and Vineyard Transition Program
With federal and provincial funding, the Orchard and Vineyard Transition Program was established in 2007 to help the tree fruit and grape industries adapt to industry pressure and changing markets.

Additional Resources
Apply for Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Adaptation Program Information
Guidelines for Acknowledging Funding

Funding Provided By
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

BC Ministry of Agriculture