BC Agrifood & Seafood Market Development Program

The B.C. Agrifood and Seafood Market Development Program helps B.C. agri-food producers, agri-food and seafood processors, co-operatives and associations to identify, assess, target and develop market opportunities to increase their sales outside of B.C.

Program Announcement

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for the 2020 – 21 fiscal year. All applicants have now been notified of the funding decision. To assist with any questions you may have on the 2020-21 funding cycle please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions. Information regarding project implementation will be sent out to successful applicants during the month of March 2020. 

If you are interested in applying to the program for the 2021-22 fiscal year please know that you can determine your eligibility now and that the Application Window will open in October 2020. Please subscribe to our e-newsletter to remain informed of funding opportunities and associated application windows.

Program Information

The five-year Federal-Provincial cost-shared program, funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership,  supports the development of marketing skills and plans, the creation of market research and export-focused promotional materials, and participation in export-focused market development activities, including reaching new customers through inter-provincial/ international trade shows.

Program Guide for Applicants

Program Guide

For more detailed information on the B.C. Agri-food and Seafood Market Development Program, to include the program funding model, the eligibility criteria and how to apply, please refer to the program guide

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The Steps to Funding

  • 1

    Program Eligibility Form

  • 2

    Notice of Eligibility

  • 3

    Project Application

  • 4

    Project Approval

Determine your Eligibility

Select the appropriate eligibility form to determine whether your institution is eligible for program funding. Eligibility forms are accepted all year round.

Association, Board or Council

Program Eligibility Form for Industry Association, Board, or Council

Apply

Producer, Processor or Cooperative

Program Eligibility Form for Producers, Processors and Cooperatives

Apply

Program application forms will be made available October 1st for projects starting April 1st the following year. To keep up to date with program announcements please register for our monthly e-newsletter .

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The Application Timeline

October

Program Eligibility Form Deadline for projects starting in April the following year

November

Consultation Calls with Applicants & Project Application Deadline for projects starting in April the following year

December / January

Project Scoring & Assessment

February

Project Adjudication

March

Project Contracting

April

Project Implementation, April through to March

Resources

Funding Acknowledgement Requirements

Project materials must recognize the Government funding to qualify for cost-sharing.

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Pre-qualified Consultants

For Market Research and Market Development Planning applicants

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Eligible Marketing Skills Training Courses

For Market Skills Training applicants

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Program Brochure

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