IAF | Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative

“British Columbia. Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC”

$50,000.00

Maximum Eligible Amount

Government Grant

Fund Type

Deadstock collection services are needed in the western Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver regions. To address this need, the Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative has been activated to support the development of business plans and capital expenditures to enhance existing or initiate new operations to address the gap.

The Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) was established by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food in 2005 to support the livestock sector with the disposal of Specified Risk Material (SRM) and other abattoir waste. Recent service disruptions in the western Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver regions have created an opportunity for new or existing operators to fill the gap in deadstock collection services.

Funding Opportunity

Up to $435,000 in funding is available to support the development of a business plan and necessary capital expenditures for initiating or enhancing deadstock collection operations. For this funding opportunity, deadstock collection must include the collection of Specified Risk Management (SRM).

Notably, up to $25,000 per applicant may be available to develop or update a comprehensive business plan, including market analysis, operational strategy, financial planning, and risk assessment. If multiple applicants are identified the Program reserves the right to request selected applicants to complete a business plan.

Applications are being accepted, as an Expression of Interest, in a two-stage process. In the first stage, the Program may select up to three (3) candidates to develop detailed business plans. In the second stage, the candidate with the most viable business plan may be selected to receive cost-share funding to support capital expenditures for establishing a deadstock collection service.

Eligible Costs

Business Planning [maximum funding amount: $25,000]

Development of a detailed business plan that must include the following:

Market Analysis
Operational Strategy and Planning
Financial Planning
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Capital Expenditures [minimum claim amount: $50,000]

Cost-share funding for essential equipment, such as refrigeration units, grinders, trucks, and other necessary assets.

Additional information in Detailed Requirements for Eligibility and Cost-Share

Detailed Requirements for Eligibility and Cost-Share

Capital expenditures outlined below are eligible for cost-share funding. Items not included may be considered eligible only if they are clearly justified in the applicant’s business plan and receive prior approval from the Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (the Program).

During the construction phase, the successful candidate may be reimbursed up to 75% of the eligible capital expenses, as determined by the Program. Each reimbursement claim package must include the relevant receipts/invoices and meet a minimum claim amount of $50,000.

The remaining balance of cost-share funding will be released upon completion of a final inspection, which will occur after all necessary construction, commissioning, and permitting of the business site and operations have been successfully completed.

Eligible Expenses (75% cost-share)

Capital Investments and Infrastructure

Construction of facility to serve as the operational base
Storage units
- Walk in cooler(s) and/or freezer(s)
Concrete pads for receiving, washing down trucks, etc.
Drainage system with grease/solid waste interceptor
Perimeter fencing
Additional infrastructure as outlined in the business plan

Equipment

Specialized collection trucks/trailers for deadstock transport
- Includes truck modification if applicable
- Other loading/handling equipment
Processing equipment
- Grinder
- Ancillary equipment for carcass breakdown (e.g., knives, hooks, carts, etc.)
Cleaning and disinfection equipment.
- Pressure washer
Other equipment as outlined in the business plan

Trades

Installation and upgrade services for essential trade systems (ex. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) necessary for the operation of a deadstock collection facility
Associated contractor fees
Other services as outlined in the business plan

Ineligible Expenses

Operational expenses
- Labour costs
- Rent/mortgage
- Utilities
- Insurance
Land acquisition
Administrative costs
Costs/items not outlined or identified in the business plan

Service Expectations

Provide consistent and timely deadstock collection in the expected service area shown in the map of expected service area. The service area may not be expanded beyond its eastern boundary unless the Program provides written approval to do so.
- Expected service standards include, but are not limited to:
  - Pickup of mortalities within 24 – 48 hrs as possible to ensure proper disposal, within reason.
  - Minimum business hours of Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.
Emergency collection services for urgent or unscheduled pickups.
Compliance with all provincial and federal regulations, including collaboration with other transportation and/or destruction companies (ex. West Coast Reduction Ltd.) to ensure the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s SRM permitting requirements are being met.
The successful candidate will provide collection services for no less than three (3) years. Failure to provide services for this period may result in awarded funding being repaid.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in deadstock collection or related fields.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and logistics expertise.
Access to suitable facilities and specialized vehicles.

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