Environmental Farm Plan (BC) BMP Program

Environmental Farm Plan (BC) BMP Program is sponsored by Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAF). This program helps cover both the planning work and the on-farm projects needed to improve soil, water, air, and climate resilience in British Columbia.

Beneficial Management Practices Program – IAF Beneficial Management Practices Program The Beneficial Management Practices Program is an on-farm cost-share incentive program to assist farm and ranch operations in mitigating some of the risks identified in their associated Environmental Farm Plan or through on-farm extreme weather events.

Extreme Weather Plans & Designs Applications are still open You can apply for a FireSmart™ BC Farm & Ranch Assessment or Fill Pad Plan/Design through the Extreme Weather Plans and Designs category until August 31! Details about Extreme Weather Plans & Designs can be found here: EW Plans & Designs . Please ensure you review the program details found below prior to applying.

IAF’s monthly Growing Today e-newsletter (ALL PROGRAMS) Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) The Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) Program works to help producers contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment with projects that improve waste management, air quality control, emissions control, soil and riparian integrity, and environmental impacts.

The BMP Program is an on-farm cost-share incentive program to assist farm and ranch operations in mitigating some of the risks identified in their associated Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) or through on-farm extreme weather events.

The BMP Program aims to increase the adoption of technology and practices to mitigate high-risk activities or emerging challenges by promoting agricultural sustainability, climate mitigation, and climate adaptation practices that contribute to a cleaner, healthier environmental and resilient farm systems.

Through targeted investments, the BMP program supports producers in BC by helping them reduce costs, improve operational efficiency and enhance long-term farm and ranch viability. By integrating proactive environmental management with productivity gains, the program strengthens competitiveness, ensures infrastructure durability, and supports sustainable agricultural growth under changing climate conditions.

The BMP Program offers funding to farmers and ranchers completing three types of projects. Within these project types, BMP is split into 15 categories. Each category has its own application form, unless noted.

If you’d like to participate in more than one category, an application must be completed for the relevant category. 1. Planning, Technical Assessments or Engineered Designs (P&D) These projects plan, assess or design the on-farm adoption of beneficial management practices or technologies.

d. Biogas Feasibility Studies¹ e. Extreme Weather Plans and Assessments ¹Complex Plans, Complex Designs and Biogas Feasibility Studies are applied for in a single application.

On-farm equipment/infrastructure projects facilitate the sustained adoption (ongoing implementation) of a beneficial management practice or technology aimed at improving environmental conditions. b. Energy & Fuel Efficiency c.

Nutrient & Waste Management 3. Extreme Weather Preparedness (EWP) On-farm equipment/infrastructure projects facilitate the sustained adoption (ongoing implementation) of practice or technology aimed at preparing farms for extreme weather conditions. a.

Extreme Heat and Cold Preparedness Ultimately, the ongoing implementation of the practice or technology will improve one or more outcomes related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, environmental performance and/or extreme weather preparedness – while improving operational efficiency, reducing costs and strengthening the long-term resilience and competitiveness of farm operations. A valid Environmental Farm Plan (EFP).

If you’re applying for the Extreme Weather Preparedness category and associated plans and designs, an EFP is not required. EFPs are valid if they are less than 5 years old and reflect the current farm or ranch operation. Please renew your EFP if it is more than 5 years old, or if there have been changes made to the farm/ranch that could have impact on environmental risk.

Farm Status . Be a primary production agriculture business whose primary purpose is the production and sale of agricultural products and must be a BC registered business entity (including sole proprietor, partnership, corporations, cooperatives, Indigenous economic development corporations, and band-owned businesses). Premises ID , if livestock and/or poultry is raised.

GST and CRA business number . Participants must be a taxable entity (e.g., individual, corporation, or trust), limited partnership, commune, cooperative with GST & business number, or First Nation Band. Main farmstead located in BC and file farm income tax (form T2042 or T1273) under the Income Tax Act in BC.

Licensed Aquaculture producers, vertical farm producers, and Federally licensed Cannabis or Hemp producers are exempt from meeting farm tax income requirements, however: Aquaculture operations will have to provide their valid aquaculture license number.

Vertical farm producers must provide documentation demonstrating their farm businesses have achieved the minimum Farm Class Status Equivalent annual gross revenues for the sale of ‘agricultural products’ in the year prior to their application. Cannabis or Hemp producers must provide proof of either their standard-cultivators, or industrial hemp license as issued by Health Canada under the Cannabis Act or Industrial Hemp Regulations.

The personal production of medicinal cannabis is not eligible for this program. Complete the prerequisite activity(s), if required. Some BMP activities require assessments, plans, or engineered designs that must be completed prior.

Proof of completion must be submitted at the time of application. Concurrent planning/design projects and on-farm equipment/infrastructure projects may be allowed in some cases where projects are not dependent on the final plan or design for the equipment/infrastructure activity or may be waived at the discretion of IAF on a case-by-case basis.

BMP Category Applications Open Submissions Open Applications Close Extreme Weather: Plans & Assessments October 1, 2025 Open now August 31, 2026 at 4pm PT Biodiversity February 11, 2026 March 4, 2026, at 9 am PT March 4, 2026, at 4 pm PT Energy & Fuel Efficiency February 11, 2026 March 4, 2026, at 9 amn PT April 17, 2026, at 4 pm PT Extreme Weather Preparedness February 11, 2026 March 4, 2026, at 9 am PT March 4, 2026, at 4 pm PT Nutrient & Waste Management February 18, 2026 March 11, 2026, at 9 am PT March 11, 2026, at 4 pm PT Soil Carbon February 18, 2026 March 11, 2026, at 9 am PT April 17, 2026, at 4 pm PT Riparian & Grazing February 25, 2026 March 18, 2026, at 9 am PT April 17, 2026, at 4 pm PT Water Infrastructure February 25, 2026 March 18, 2026, at 9 am PT March 18, 2026, at 4 pm PT Planning, Technical Assessments or Engineered Designs (Basic, Complex and Biogas) February 25, 2026 March 18, 2026, at 9 am PT May 22, 2026, at 4 pm PT Project activities should not commence prior to approval of the application; retroactive costs are not eligible .

A per-farm lifetime funding cap of $100,000 has been established for the duration of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) period, which runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028. This cap applies across all BMP categories unless otherwise specified.

A portion of BMP Program funding is provided by CleanBC and is reserved for select activities that demonstrate a significant and measurable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions or an increase in carbon sequestration. These eligible activities (or practice codes) are marked with a symbol. If funding is limited, projects eligible for CleanBC funding may be prioritized over projects that are not.

Applicants can only apply for each BMP activity (i.e., Practice Code) once per fiscal year. Example: Applicants may not apply to install a new irrigation system (Practice Code 1804) twice in one year. Stacking funds from other government programs is permitted so long as the funding received from all government sources does not exceed 100% of project costs.

IAF has the authority to deny an application if there is evidence of misrepresentation of pertinent information. The program policy sets a percentage maximum amount of government funds that can be used towards the total project costs. For the Sustainable CAP, this has been set at 100% of the total eligible costs of the BMP Project.

In-kind are eligible in specific circumstances, see Policy Statements & Conditions . Questions? Reach out to IAF!

Get in contact with the IAF Team! Email bmp@iafbc. ca or call 250-940-6150 during business hours.

Need more help, or have a detailed question? Starting on the Application Open date for each category, you can book a 10-minute phone consultation with an IAF staff member to discuss your BMP application. Prior to booking an appointment, please start your draft application and provide the ID number (similar to: BMP-202425-0####).

This gives you and the IAF Staff member a specific application to reference and provide support for during the 10-minute phone call. Applicants are limited to one phone call appointment. In addition to the lifetime farm cap of $100,000 (from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028), each category (and/or activity) has a maximum funding limit and project length.

For detailed information about the eligible expenses within each activity, please see the webpage for each BMP category.

Planning, Technical Assessments, or Engineered Designs Category Cost-Share Ratio Maximum Funding Project Length Basic Plans 100% Varies by plan 90 days from project approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first Complex Plans 80% Up to $10,000 90 days from project approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first Complex Designs 80% Up to $20,000 90 days from project approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first Biogas Feasibility Studies 80% Up to $50,000 90 days from project approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first Extreme Weather: Plans & Assessments 80-100% Varies by plan 90 days from project approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first The Planning, Technical Assessments or Engineered Designs category funds basic plans such as irrigation system assessments or design (2901) and water management plans (2902), as well as complex plans like engineering or technical design or assessments – water/riparian (1102).

See P&D activity details Learn more about Extreme Weather: Plans & Designs Cost-Share Ratio Maximum Funding Project Length 50% Up to $25,000 140 days from Project Approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first. The Biodiversity category funds projects such as the establishment of shelterbelts or tree buffers (1901) or the creation of pollinator habitats (2207).

Cost-Share Ratio Maximum Funding Project Length 30% (unless specified) Up to $50,000 140 days from Project Approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first. The Energy & Fuel Efficiency category funds projects like the replacement of fossil fuel driven equipment or motors with electrical equipment or motors (3302. 1) or the replacement of fossil fuel driven engines with electric battery pack (3302.

4). Nutrient & Waste Management Cost-Share Ratio Maximum Funding Project Length 50% Up to $50,000 (expect 0201) 140 days from Project Approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first. The Nutrient & Waste Management project category funds projects such as the composting of agricultural waste (0803) and the improvement of liquid manure storage – dairy only (0100).

Cost-Share Ratio Maximum Funding Project Length 60% Up to $70,000 140 days from Project Approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first. The Riparian & Grazing project category funds projects such as fencing to manage and improve riparian condition and function (1003) and alternative watering systems to manage livestock (1001).

Cost-Share Ratio Maximum Funding Project Length 50% Up to $35,000 140 days from Project Approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first. The Soil Carbon project category funds projects like transitioning to conservation/no-till tillage (3306. 2) or preventing soil compaction (0012.

0). Cost-Share Ratio Maximum Funding Project Length 50% Up to $70,000 140 days from Project Approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first. The Water Infrastructure project category funds projects like irrigation systems – new and existing (1804), water meters, backflow prevention devices, or other flow-measuring devices (1808), and improved irrigation system management and irrigation scheduling (1802).

Extreme Weather Preparedness Category Cost-Share Ratio Maximum Funding Project Length Extreme Weather Preparedness 40% Up to $50,000 90 days from project approval or by January 31, 2027, whichever is first The Extreme Weather Preparedness (EWP) project category funds projects under 4 sub-categories: Wildfire Preparedness, Flood Preparedness, Extreme Heat & Cold Preparedness, and Creative Solutions.

EWP funds projects such as FireSmart™ BC Farm Building Retrofits (3602), Fill Pad for Farm Buildings (3704. 2), Extreme Heat Protection for Outdoor Livestock – Infrastructure (3803. 2), and Extreme Cold and unpredictable weather protection for horticultural crops (3805).

Inelgible Activities & Expenses Unless specified in a BMP Practice Code, the following costs are ineligible: Fertilizer, seed, and crop protection products Fees are permits, approvals, or legal activities Typical farm equipment and related accessories or attachments (including tractors, skid steers, and trailers) Costs of ongoing activities Maintenance or repair costs Financing charges, loan interest payments, bank fees Maintenance or extended warranties on equipment, electronics, or technology purchases New building construction, including sheds, barns, or storage (for products or by-products), unless specified under a BMP activity.

Expenses incurred before approval or expenses after the project completion date, unless consent is received from the program.

Monthly or annual subscription fees (e.g., satellite, cellular, or internet uplinks for data transmission) or monthly or annual rental fees for equipment (e.g., orchard heaters) Costs associated with removing and disposing of old equipment (e.g., renting a crane to remove a decommissioned wind machine) In-kind costs for the Planning, Technical Assessments and Engineered Designs category or the Extreme Weather Preparedness category.

High demand is expected for BMP. We encourage you to submit a completed application(s) as soon as possible. Applying is not a guarantee of funding.

Notification of application closure will be provided in the BMP Newsletter and posted to this webpage. Applications will be reviewed and adjudicated on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are fully committed.

Funding decisions will be provided within 8 weeks of complete application submission Upon approval (retroactive costs are not eligible) Upon approval (retroactive costs are not eligible) 90 days from approval or January 31, 2027 90 days from approval or January 31, 2027 Accessing the IAF Client Portal To apply to the program, you must first create an IAF Client Portal account and register your organization by navigating to the IAF Client Portal and selecting “ Create an account now.

” If you have previously applied to an IAF-delivered program you can skip this step – you’re already registered! Step 2 – Confirm Province Step 3 – Personal Contact Details Step 4 – Organization Details Visit the IAF Client Portal and click ‘Create a New Account’. If you already have an account you’re all set!

Skip to the Apply section below. Step 2 – Confirm Province As you are a BC-based operation, confirm you are authorize to operate in BC by responding ‘Yes’ to the first question. As you are not a student applying to the Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary answer ‘No’ to the second question.

Step 3 – Personal Contact Details Provide your name, job title, phone number and email address. This is also the opportunity to confirm you are the signatory for your organization (i.e. you have the right to sign a legal contract on behalf of your organization).

If you are not the signatory for your organization that’s no problem, please respond no. You can still start an application on behalf of the organization, but will need to confirm the signatory in the future. Step 4 – Organization Details Provide your name, job title, phone number and email address.

This is also the opportunity to confirm you are the signatory for your organization (i.e. you have the right to sign a legal contract on behalf of your organization). If you are not the signatory for your organization that’s no problem, please respond no. You can still start an application on behalf of the organization, but will need to confirm the signatory in the future.

Provide the information about the organization you are apply on behalf of.

This includes the following: – Legal Organization Name (either Federal or BC) – Operating Name (if different from legal) – Organization Type (select from set options) – Organization Address, Email, Phone number and website – Organization Registration Date (either Federal or BC) – BC Registration ID (to look up your BC ID click here) – NAICS Code 6-digit (select from set options – click here for guide ) – Primary Purpose of Operation (select from set options) – Sector Group (select from set options) – Region (select from set options) The IAF Team will now review the information you provide and validate your organization.

It can take up to two business days to validate your organization. If you haven’t received an email in 3 – 5 business days check your spam folder, then contact IAF at info@iafbc. ca Starting your BMP Application If you’re reading this information prior to application submissions opening, you can start (i.e. draft, edit & view) your application.

This takes the pressure off for first-come, first-served programs – allowing you to work on your application without the pressure of submission. To find the application navigate to the ‘ Opportunities ‘ tab in the IAF Client Portal and select the BMP category you wish to apply to.

Step 1 – Add’l Organization Details Step 5 – Terms & Conditions Step 6 – Document Uploads Step 1 – Additional Organization Details Select the Organization applying for the program (if you have more than one). This program requires a few additional details about your organization that wasn’t collected when you registered.

– Primary and Secondary Contact Information – BC Premises ID (required if livestock or poultry on-farm) Premises ID: If you have more than one, choose the one that reflects where the activities will be taking place. If your premises aren’t registered with the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, please visit the BC Premises ID Program website, email BCPID@gov.bc.

ca or call (Toll-Free) 1-899-221-7141 or 604-556-3001 to register your premises. This is also an opportunity to confirm the following are accurate: – Organization Registration Date As this program is funded under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, you are required to provide additional demographic information.

The demographic information is collected by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and must be done before submitting your application. To provide your demographic information: Start drafting your application in the IAF Client Portal. Copy your application ID (it will be provided to you at the Demographic data section of the application or see the top of your application form).

You will need to put this ID into the Ministry’s form. Visit the Ministry’s webpage through the link on the application and complete the form. (Note: this will open a new browser tab).

Once the form is complete, copy the Ministry’s confirmation number and enter it into the application form. It should look something like this AB 123456 Note: Demographic information will not be used to assess eligibility for the program. Outline what you have planned for your project.

Please only apply to activities you are confident you will be able to complete on-time and on-budget. In this section you will also provide: – Project start date and end date (desired)– this is especially important if your project is only viable between certain dates because of weather or farm operations. IAF staff are happy to accommodate start and end dates provided they fit within the program constraints.

– Address the project will be taking place. – Project summary: Farm breakdown by hectares – Brief overview of the environmental issues this project will address – Description of your project, steps to complete your project – List of materials and equipment needed – Contractors you plan on using – Farm Name on the EFP Statement of Completion.

This should be the same as your legal operation name, if not, please upload supporting documentation such as a certificate of incorporation, or a name change certificate, or download and complete a copy of our landowner statement. *An EFP is not required for Extreme Weather Preparedness category applications. We recommend clicking ‘Save’ frequently as you work on your application in case of an unexpected disconnection.

Provide a break down of your project costs into the activities as outlined. If your proposed project has multiple components that would fit under two or more activities, please include a budget summary in your project documents that specifies what quoted costs reflect your project codes/activities. Step 4 – Terms & Conditions Review and agree to the terms and conditions.

Step 5 – Upload Documents Upload any invoices or supporting documents. This includes assessments, quotes, equipment specifications, blueprints and more.

– Property Assessment Notice (current year) – Legal Lease Agreement/Proof of Ownership – Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Statement of Completion – Quotes for the work to be completed – Supporting Lease Documentation – Proof of water license for proposed use – Water license for the proposed storage volume – Plan, assessment and/or technical design – Assessment/Approval/authorization from the Dam Safety Program staff – Change approval to make changes in and about a stream easement If you are a corporation or partnership, please also include a copy of your Corporate Registry (this is how we verify you are eligible to apply on behalf of your organizations).

To submit an application: Click ‘Save and Close ’ when you are finished editing your application to review. Click Edit to make adjustments. To submit, click the ‘Submit’ from the review screen.

Reminder: the ‘Submit’ button will only appear if applications are being accepted. IAF recommends clicking ‘ Save ’ frequently as you work on your application in case of an unexpected disconnection. Once you are finished editing, click ‘Save and Close’ to minimize the editing panel and take you back to looking over your application.

IAF Client Portal Support We’ve created a number of tutorials and FAQs about the IAF Client Portal to help guide you in creating an account, registering your organization, starting your application, and more! Starting on the Application Open date for each category, you can book a 10-minute phone consultation with an IAF staff member to discuss your BMP application.

Prior to booking an appointment, you must start your draft application and provide the ID number (BMP-202425-0####). This gives you and the IAF staff member a specific application to reference and provide support for during the 10-minute phone call. Due to demand, we ask applicants limited themselves to one phone call appointment per category.

Project Profiles & Successes Gurm Orchards Fruitful Project Blue Magic Greenhouses get new lighting Bachmann Farms tackle their backflow Rebecca Reid’s EFP Journey Rosebank Farms’ drought transformation Notifications & Obligations Upon submission, all BMP applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis (unless prioritized activities are present, see below). Applications are screened and reviewed by IAF.

This review and adjudication involves: Ensuring application completeness. Organization/Applicant eligibility check. Project alignment and eligibility check.

IAF staff will return incomplete applications to applicants via the IAF Client Portal for resubmission with missing information/clarifications requested. Water Infrastructure Prioritization For 2026/27 select BMP activities are prioritized for funding within the Water Infrastructure category.

On the first-come, first-served basis, IAF will review and adjudicate eligible applications for the prioritized activities prior to reviewing and adjudicating the remaining activities. Pending available funding, IAF will adjudicate the remaining activities first-come, first-served. For a list of prioritized activities, see BMP Activities above, or the Appendix for the Water Infrastructure category.

CleanBC Funding Prioritization A portion of BMP Program funding is provided by CleanBC and is reserved for BMP activities that demonstrate a significant and measurable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions or an increase in carbon sequestration (marked with a  symbol). For 2026/27 if funding is limited (i.e. only CleanBC funding remains), projects eligible for CleanBC funding may be prioritized over projects that are not.

Funding Notifications & Contracts IAF will contact the applicant with the details of a funding decision and any associated terms and conditions by email via the IAF Client Portal . Funding decisions for complete applications will be communicated to an applicant within 8 weeks of a complete application submission. If funding is fully committed, applications may be placed on a waitlist pending additional funding becoming available.

Funding is application and project specific. It must be used for the approved project and related expenses, and it is non-transferable. Successful applicants must complete a project report prior to receiving funds from the program.

This report must be filled out and submitted via the IAF Client Portal with all invoices to be considered for funding reimbursement. It is important the final report is submitted on time and with all required information. Expenses will be reimbursed based on submitted receipts, the approved project budget and the corresponding cost-share ratio.

All reporting will be completed via the IAF Client Portal . Reminder: Retroactive costs are not eligible with the BMP program. Receipts or invoices dated prior to project approval will be declined.

Policy Statements & Conditions The following BMP policies, statements, and conditions for the program are subject to revision during the life of a Sustainable CAP Agreement, which began on April 1, 2023. Some BMP projects require a completed plan before you can apply. Read this section to see if this applies to your project.

+ Application Requirements Additional requirements for applications include: A current BC property assessment notice A valid EFP statement of completion is required for all categories, excluding the Extreme Weather Preparedness category Management plans or designs as required Legible sketches or drawings with labels indicating the layout and details of projects are required for all projects related to planting of vegetation, fence or livestock watering installations, irrigation system installation, and any construction projects (e.g., buildings or other structures).

Where neighbouring producers in an area work together to resolve a defined environmental issue, participants may be eligible for an alternate funding arrangement. This excludes projects in the Planning, Technical Assessments, or Engineered Designs and Emergency Weather Preparedness categories.

Individual projects: These projects are implemented as a collaborative effort by two or more producers working together to resolve a defined environmental issue. If approved, projects would be funded based on Project Code criteria plus an incentive premium equivalent to a 10% lift in the individual practice code cost share up to the Practice Code Cap.

Applications must identify the environmental issue and the neighbouring operations working to resolve it. They must be received within the same program year. Pooled Projects : Where the project occurs at an individual location but is shared by two or more producers.

Pooled Project Guidelines: All applicants must have a current Statement of Completion Applicants or agents must consult IAF Program staff Applicants and Program staff must agree that a pooled project may be the most appropriate and cost-effective approach to developing the BMP. All applicants will obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, including any required environmental assessment, as a group.

Applicants will apply for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership BMP funding based on actual individual costs of the total project. Applications and invoices for pooled projects must clearly indicate the participants in the project and the share of the total project cost each applicant is responsible for.

+ Arm’s Length Transactions All businesses from which goods or services are purchased must be at Arm’s Length from the applicant, meaning not related to the applicant, not affiliated with the applicant, or controlled in any way by the applicant. Any projects cancelled by the applicant or those that exceed the deadline are considered cancelled.

Any materials or services obtained for a cancelled project are not eligible for payment if a new application is received later. A previously started but cancelled project is eligible for further consideration. However, all costs incurred for materials or services under the previous application will be ineligible for funding under the new application.

+ Caps and Cost Shares for BMP Categories These are valid for the 2026/27 BMP Program Year; however, they are subject to revision. Once a project is approved, it must be completed as per the application and approval unless written communication from the Program agrees to changes to the project. Projects may be subject to cancellation if they are not completed as approved.

This applies to equipment purchases and construction projects. Projects that require planting of any form of vegetation (i.e., tree or shrubs) or the management of vegetation, such as vegetative buffers, riparian plantings, pollinator habitats or grazing management practices must be based on the approved designs in required management plans and/or approved plans and description in the project application.

+ Engineering or Technical Design All planning, technical assessments or engineering designs must include a quote at time of application from a qualified professional.

In addition to the qualified professionals listed in the link above, an appropriately qualified professional who meets the following criteria is eligible to complete engineering or technical designs: Is registered in British Columbia and in good standing with the relevant professional organization Has self-declared competency in specific reserved areas of practice relevant to the work being completed Adheres to the Code of Ethics of that organization Is subject to the disciplinary authority of that organization.

Qualified professionals may also be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of when to engage other professionals (e.g., Registered Professional Foresters (RPF), Professional Engineers (PEng), Certified Irrigation Designers (CID) to collaboratively design and implement appropriate plans or projects. Engineering or technical design work may be an eligible cost as a stand-alone item.

Engineering or design costs should be included as part of the overall BMP project costs or as a stand-alone cost for structures that require engineering approval (e.g., structures, roofs, containment systems, etc.). Funding may be provided for the environmental-enhancing components (incremental costs) or new or existing equipment.

This is based on project justification, cost estimates, and may be subject to a technical review by appropriate experts. Equipment (e.g., mowers, sprayers, spreaders, wood residue grinders, etc.) purchases must only be new equipment or, if used, they must be from a recognized and reputable farm equipment dealer who certifies the equipment has been reconditioned and is in good working order.

The program requires you to provide proof of payment for all invoices, and proof of payment must be under the Legal Name on your application. Proof of payment can be a paid company invoice(s) showing the amount as fully paid with a zero-balance owing and the contact information for the company, a processed cheque with an invoice, or a credit card statement as evidence payment.

Cash payments will not be eligible unless accompanied by an official