Bee BC Program

📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural businesses and farms in British Columbia - Beekeepers and apiaries (commercial and semi-commercial operations) - Agricultural cooperatives and producer groups - Agricultural research organizations and educational institutions - Non-profit organizations focused on agriculture or bee health - Sole proprietors and partnerships engaged in beekeeping or bee-related agriculture ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $7,000 per project - Coverage Rate: Up to 80% of eligible project costs - Matching Requirement: Minimum 20% applicant contribution (cash or in-kind) - Repayability: Grant funding (non-repayable) - Funding Structure: Direct grant disbursement upon project completion and approval ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and exploration activities related to bee health - Field testing of bee-health best management practices - Purchase of new equipment for hive management and bee health monitoring - Implementation of new bee health strategies and protocols - Technical assessments and consultations for bee health improvements - Training and capacity-building activities related to bee health practices ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project must focus on bee health improvement and sustainable practices - Applicant must contribute minimum 20% of total project costs - All expenses must be incurred in British Columbia - Grant recipients must document and report on project outcomes and results - Equipment purchased must support bee health objectives - Projects must comply with provincial agricultural and environmental regulations - Funding is subject to available program budget - Applicants must provide detailed project proposals outlining objectives, timeline, and expected outcomes