Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives

📋 Eligible Entities - British Columbia agri-food producers (farms, ranches, orchards, vineyards) - Seafood producers and harvesters licensed to operate in BC - Food processors that process BC agricultural or seafood products - Agricultural cooperatives based in BC - Producer groups or associations representing BC agri-food or seafood sectors - Must be registered businesses operating legally in British Columbia - Must demonstrate that products are grown, raised, or processed in BC ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $30,000 per applicant - Grant type: Non-repayable contribution (not a loan) - Matching requirement: Typically requires applicant co-funding or in-kind contributions (verify with program administrator for specific ratio) - Funding source: BC provincial government - Payment structure: Reimbursement-based (expenses must be incurred and documented before payment) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Marketing and promotional campaign costs: - Print advertising (brochures, posters, packaging labels) - Digital marketing (social media, website development, online ads) - Point-of-sale materials and retail signage - Trade show and event participation fees - Product photography and videography - Consumer awareness activities promoting BC origin and quality - In-store demonstrations and sampling programs - Marketing collateral design and production - Media placement and advertising costs - Professional marketing consultation and services ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - BC origin requirement: Products must be substantially grown, raised, harvested, or processed within British Columbia - Consumer demand focus: Marketing must target BC consumers (in-province sales increase) - Documentation: All expenses require receipts, invoices, and proof of payment - Timeline: Project must be completed within specified period (typically 12 months from approval) - Reporting obligations: Submit final report with campaign results and sales impact data - Eligible product categories: Agri-food and seafood only (verify commodity eligibility) - No retroactive funding: