This special funding program was created to support projects that will lead to the development of agricultural area plans within municipalities and regional districts. Applications for funding must be submitted by a municipality or regional district or an alliance between a local/regional government and an agriculture organization.

We can fund up to 50 percent of the cash costs of an agriculture area plan project, up to a maximum of $45,000. Plan updates will also be considered.

Note: We are unable to match some types of funding. Talk to us to find out more.

Funding may also be available to carry out agriculture viability studies, develop agriculture strategies, conduct arability studies and carry out foodshed analyses, as well as the implementation of specific activities at a community or regional level. These types of projects (what we call pre-plans and implementation projects) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Local Government Agricultural Planning Program Brochure
(3MB PDF)

Apply for Funding
Please contact us before starting the application process to learn more about program eligibility and requirements.

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Projects & Results
Contact us for a current list of approved projects.

Other Resources
Local Government Agricultural Planning Program Evaluation

Planning for Agriculture

Support of Local Governments Planning for Agriculture

Agricultural Area Plans

Agricultural Advisory Committees

Planning for Agriculture: Publications

Planning for Agriculture: Resource Materials

Provincial Agricultural Land Commission

Contact
Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC
Tel: (250) 356-1662
Email:

Funding Provided By
Safety Net Companion Program


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