Food Safety Program
About this program
Cost-shared funding program to help BC agrifood businesses adopt food safety practices, systems, and third-party certifications to meet regulatory requirements.
Eligibility
BC-based agrifood businesses including on-farm operations (growers, packers, ranchers) and post-farm operations (processors, distributors, warehouses) that produce food for human consumption.
Source: official program page at iafbc.ca. Last checked by Ag Alerts on June 14, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Food Safety Program?
BC-based agrifood businesses including on-farm operations (growers, packers, ranchers) and post-farm operations (processors, distributors, warehouses) that produce food for human consumption.
Is this program still open?
No, this program is currently closed to new applications. Many programs reopen annually; check the official program page or sign up for a reopening alert above.
How much funding is available?
up to $25,000 total per applicant, 70% cost-share. See the official program page for full details.
How do I apply?
Apply directly through the official program page linked above. Ag Alerts is an independent service and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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