Dear members,
Currently there are a number of funding programs available to fish harvesters and the seafood industry in BC. As these programs have become available the BCTFA has sent out information to our members and posted the relevant links on this news page. The PHMA has recently complied a comprehensive list of these programs into one document which we have provided below.
The Investment Agriculture Foundation is delivering the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund to fish and seafood processors in BC. The Government of Canada has committed $62.5 million to the Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund to support the fish and seafood processing sector to manage the impact of COVID-19 and to prepare for economic recovery.
IAF is delivering funding to eligible businesses that are active in the fish and seafood sector in British Columbia. The activities undertaken by the applicant will determine the value of funding available and whether funding is repayable or non-repayable. Applications are open to For-Profit Organizations and Not-For Profit Organizations.
Website Information Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund: https://iafbc.ca/canadian-seafood-stabilization-fund/
2. The BC Food and Beverage Association is delivering the Protecting our People Program to the agriculture, agrifood and seafood industry in BC. This program provides affordable access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is available to be purchased online through a simple ordering system.
Website Information Protecting our People Program: https://bcfoodbeverage.wixsite.com/needppe
Thank you to the PHMA for sharing their document and allowing us to share it with you all.