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Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agriculture Application Window
January 23, 2024 @ 8:00 AM - April 1, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
The Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agriculture (EWP) Program invites farm and ranch businesses to apply for a new provincial cost-share funding opportunity that aims to increase farm-level climate resilience to extreme weather events.
Funding for the first intake is available under four streams:
- Wildfire Preparedness Stream
- Flooding Preparedness Stream
- Extreme Heat Preparedness Stream
- Innovation Projects
Applications will be accepted through the IAF Client Portal starting on January 23, 2024, on an ongoing basis until funds are fully committed. Project start date is April 1, 2024. All projects must be completed by or before March 14, 2025.
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Program Goal
To increase the resilience of BC agriculture operations by providing cost-share reimbursements to farm or agriculture businesses to address risks related to wildfire, flooding, and extreme heat.
Program Objective
- To reduce farmers’ direct costs for infrastructure required after extreme weather events (flood, wildfire, heat wave)
- To restore ecosystems and water quality as a co-benefits
Eligible Activities Categories | Cost-Share Ratio | Funding Limits |
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Wildfire Preparedness
Note: Required FireSmart Critical Infrastructure Assessment 100% cost-share, activity cap of $2,000 |
40% | $50,000 |
Flood Preparedness | 40% | $50,000 |
Extreme Heat Preparedness | 40% | $50,000 |
Innovation Projects | 40% | $50,000 |