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Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Get reimbursed for marketing local B.C. food and beverage products, with support up to $30,000 a year for producers or $75,000 for associations. This is a cost-share program, so you pay upfront and get paid back later, and the 2026 intake closed on February 20, 2026. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
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Before you spend a dollar
The 2026 application deadline was February 20, 2026; this program is currently closed.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You are a B.C.-based producer, processor, or industry association with at least $30,000 in annual revenue for the past two years.
- You already hold a valid Buy BC logo licence that was approved before you apply.
- You have the cash flow to pay 100% of your project costs upfront and wait for reimbursement after the work is done.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are a retailer, wholesaler, distributor, farmers' market, or non-profit organization, as these entities are explicitly ineligible for this cost-share funding.
- You need funding for SEO, Google Search Ads, or non-boosted social media posts, since these are excluded expenses.
- You cannot self-fund your required cost-share portion (50% for first-time producers, 65% for returning producers, or 30% for associations) until after the project ends.
How much you'd realistically get
Up to $15,000/year for small producers (revenue under $250,000) or up to $30,000/year for larger producers (revenue over $250,000); up to $75,000/year for industry associations.
What may be supported
- Paid digital, radio, print, transit, or TV ads featuring the Buy BC logo.
- Social media campaigns with influencers or brand ambassadors (must be sole proprietor/corporation).
- Designing and printing the first run of labels or packaging with the Buy BC logo.
- Designing and printing Buy BC-branded marketing collateral and promotional materials.
- Staff wages for marketing activities (capped at $2,000/year for producers).
What's excluded or restricted
- Non-boosted social media postings.
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) related activities, including Google Search Ads.
- Subsequent label or packaging printing costs (only the first run is eligible).
- Similar or repetitive activities conducted in previous years unless substantial modifications/enhancements are proposed (e.g., new products or different locations for in-store demos).
- Expenses incurred before the Funding Agreement is signed.
- Applications from farmers’ markets, agricultural fairs, food hubs, other processing facilities, non-profit organizations, exhibitions, retailers, wholesalers, or distributors.
- Late submissions (after 16:00 PST on Feb 20, 2026).
- Applications that do not meet mandatory requirements or are not evaluated as best aligning with program objectives (merit-based allocation).
How applying works
Effort: involvedYou must secure a logo licence first, gather quotes for items over $5,000, complete a detailed budget document, and manage the project within a strict April to November window.
- 01Register for and obtain approval for a Buy BC logo licence at BuyBC.gov.bc.ca/join-buy-bc/.
- 02Register for an account through the MNP Application Portal.
- 03Complete the eligibility self-assessment and gather quotes for budget items over $5,000.
- 04Complete the application form detailing project activities, objectives, and timelines.
- 05Complete the standalone Project Budget document listing individual expenses, outputs, and activities.
- 06Upload the Project Budget to the portal and submit the application by the deadline.
Who to ask: admin@BuyBCPartnershipProgram.ca
Documents commonly required
- Valid Buy BC logo licence approval.
- Quotes for budget items over $5,000.
- Completed Project Budget document listing individual expenses.
- Proof of annual revenue (minimum $30,000 for past two years for producers/processors).
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN designs your first run of Buy BC-branded labels and packaging to make your products stand out on shelves and meet program requirements.
- BBN creates paid digital, radio, or print ads featuring the Buy BC logo to drive targeted traffic and boost sales of your local goods.
- BBN produces branded marketing collateral and promotional materials to give you tangible tools for attracting customers at markets and events.
- BBN coordinates influencer partnerships and social media campaigns to amplify your message and reach new audiences across British Columbia.
- BBN guides you through the application and deadlines so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- You must pay all expenses upfront and wait for reimbursement only after submitting a final project report at the end of the project.
- Strict activity caps apply: $5,000 for social media/influencers, $10,000 for labeling/packaging, $5,000 for marketing collateral, and $2,000 for staff wages (producers).
- Only the first run of labels or packaging featuring the Buy BC logo is eligible; subsequent printing costs are excluded.
- Expenses incurred before the Funding Agreement is signed are not eligible for reimbursement.
What are your odds?
Funding is merit-based and capped at $2 million annually; not all eligible applications receive funding.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get funding for SEO or Google Ads?
No. SEO related activities and Google Search Ads are explicitly excluded from eligible expenses.
Do I need to have the Buy BC logo licence before applying?
Yes. You must hold a valid Buy BC logo licence approved prior to applying for funding. For the 2026 intake, it had to be approved by February 13, 2026.
When do I get paid?
You pay first. Reimbursement occurs only after you submit a final project report at the conclusion of the project.
Can I apply if I am a retailer?
No. Retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and farmers' markets are not eligible for cost-shared funding.
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Record last updated ; last verified today with the official source. Source: official program page.