Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program (KTTP)
Government of British Columbia · The Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program provides grants to eligible organizations to deliver training and learning activities for agricultural producers…
Overview
The Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program provides grants to eligible organizations to deliver training and learning activities for agricultural producers and food processors in British Columbia. The program supports activities that build skills, share knowledge, and help producers adopt best practices and remain competitive. Grants cover up to 75% of eligible costs with a maximum of $7,500 per application, requiring a 25% cost-share from the applicant organization.
Eligibility
Must be a nonprofit or industry association supporting B.C. agriculture or food processing, farmers' institute, women's institute, municipality, regional district, or Indigenous government/community/organization/economic development corporationCannot be an individual farmer or processor, private business or for-profit company, private training institution, or K-12 schoolActivity must involve at least 10 B.C. agricultural producers with Farm Class Status or equivalent, or established B.C. food processorsActivity must occur between April 1, 2026 and February 28, 2027Activity must be delivered by qualified subject matter experts with relevant expertiseEligible projects
Subject matter expert talks (speaker costs capped at $1,500 per expert)Farm or facility toursField days or demonstrationsField trials or research daysHands-on workshopsShort coursesWebinarsFinancing terms
Grant covers up to 75% of eligible costs; maximum $7,500 per applicationApplicant organization must contribute at least 25% of eligible costs (cash or in-kind)Same organization may submit up to three applications per intake, to a maximum of $15,000 total fundingReimbursement-based: claim must be submitted within 30 days of the final activity, no later than March 5, 2027Eligible costs include speaker fees, facility/equipment/transportation, advertising, accessibility, and administration costsIneligible costs include catering and curriculum developmentHow to apply
Additional information
Applications reviewed first-come, first-served; approval not guaranteedApplicants notified within 4-6 weeks of completed application submissionSome priority may be given to organizations serving underrepresented groupsFunding provided in part by governments of Canada and British Columbia through Sustainable Canadian Agricultural PartnershipOrganizations must retain all documents until March 31, 2033See how well this fits your business.
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