B.C. Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agriculture Program | Extreme Heat Preparedness Stream
$35,000.00
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
Extreme heat preparedness stream Livestock and horticulture crop operations are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat events. Stream 3 targets farmers who are most at risk of extreme heat events and aims to support infrastructure and equipment upgrades that will reduce on-farm vulnerabilities.
Approved applicants may receive between 20-80% cost share reimbursements for select on-farm Projects up to a maximum of $35,000. A Critical Infrastructure Assessment will not be required for this stream. Extreme heat project categories include: Improved barn cooling systems Extreme heat protection for horticulture crops Extreme heat protection for outdoor livestock- shade trees Extreme heat protection for outdoor livestock- infrastructure Enhanced livestock watering to mitigate heat stress