Bee BC Program

Healthy pollinator populations are critical to both agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability in British Columbia, and organizations working with bees often face limited resources to test and share better practices. The Bee BC Program was created to support community-based efforts that strengthen bee health across the province, particularly where practical research and knowledge sharing can make a meaningful difference. Delivered by the Government of British Columbia in partnership with the Investment Agriculture Foundation, this initiative focuses on small-scale projects with real-world impact.

The program offers non-repayable funding of up to about $7,000 to help cover a significant portion of eligible project costs. Support can be used for activities such as researching and field-testing best management practices, exploring new approaches to bee health, or investing in equipment that helps improve hive management and outcomes. Projects are typically regional or community-focused, with an emphasis on sharing findings so that other beekeepers and agricultural stakeholders can benefit from the results. By encouraging collaboration and information exchange, the program helps strengthen bee health beyond individual operations.

Nonprofit organizations in British Columbia working within the agriculture and agri-food space may find this program especially valuable, particularly if they are involved in education, applied research, or beekeeper support. The Bee BC Program is generally ongoing, making it worth exploring further to see how your project idea could align with its goals and requirements.