How do I apply for Beneficial Management Practices?

Visit Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for Beneficial Management Practices?

Eligible industries include: agriculture, aquaculture, cannabis, hemp.

Who administers Beneficial Management Practices?

This program is administered by Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation.

Are there similar programs to Beneficial Management Practices?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Agriculture, Food & Fisheries category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Beneficial Management Practices?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Beneficial Management Practices

Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation

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Funding for beneficial agricultural management practices in B.C.

Funding

Up to $200,000

Deadline

Rolling

Status

Rolling Intake

What Is This Program?

Cost-shared financial support, for the implementation of beneficial management practices related to soil, water, and energy, while enhancing and conserving biodiversity on farms through the adoption of technology and practices to mitigate high-risk activi

What Benefits Are Offered?

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An on-farm cost-share incentive program to assist farm and ranch operations in mitigating risks identified in their Environmental Farm Plan or through extreme weather events. The program aims to increase the adoption of technology and practices to promote agricultural sustainability, climate mitigation and adaptation, and to contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment. Funding is available across eight categories, with a per-farm lifetime funding cap of $100,000 for the SCAP period (April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028), except for Water Infrastructure projects which have a higher cap of $200,000 for 2025/26, and Extreme Weather Preparedness projects with an annual per-farm cap of $50,000 for 2025/26. Cost-share ratios vary by category, ranging from 30% to 100% of eligible costs. In-kind contributions are limited to 25% of total eligible project costs.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium

Industries: agriculture, aquaculture, cannabis, hemp

Region: British Columbia

Demographics: indigenous

Other Criteria: Primary production agriculture business whose primary purpose is the production and sale of agricultural products, BC registered business entity (including sole proprietor, partnership, corporations, cooperatives, Indigenous economic development corporations, and band-owned businesses), Taxable entity (e.g., individual, corporation, or trust), limited partnership, commune, cooperative with a GST and business number, or First Nation Band, Main farmstead in British Columbia and file farm income tax (form T2042 or T1273) under the Income Tax Act in British Columbia, For livestock operations, must have a 9-digit BC Premises Identification Number, Must have a complete and up-to-date Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) less than 5 years old, or meet the 6-month grace period for 2025/26 (EFP not required for Extreme Weather Preparedness categories), Must have completed prerequisite activities required for the chosen BMP activities, Licensed Aquaculture producers must provide a valid aquaculture license number (exempt from farm income tax criteria), Federally licensed Cannabis or Hemp Producers must provide proof of standard-cultivator, micro-cultivator, or industrial hemp license (exempt from farm income tax criteria), Vertical farming businesses are exempt from farm class status for specific categories but must provide documentation demonstrating minimum Farm Class Status Equivalent annual gross revenues in the prior year