Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program
Last updated on December 13, 2024The program is now closed. The spring 2025 intake is expected to open in early 2025, depending on funding availability.
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The objective of the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program (KTTP) is to increase the competitiveness, resiliency, and innovation of the provincial agriculture and food sector through facilitated knowledge and technology transfer.
About the program
The KTTP is a cost-shared reimbursement program intended to strategically support B.C.’s producers and processors to innovate and adapt to changing environmental, production, and market conditions through practical, applied knowledge and skill development to ensure behaviour change.
Download and review the 2024-25 KTTP program guide (PDF, 634 KB) for full details, as some changes have been made.
About this intake
The fall 2024 intake is now closed. The spring 2025 intake is expected to open in early 2025, depending on funding availability.
Funding for the fall 2024 intake will be allocated on a first come, first served basis for all eligible completed applications.
The fall 2024 intake opened on September 9, 2024 and closed on December 13, 2024. Please be aware that there is no guarantee you will receive funding after submitting an application to this program.
- Seafood producer/processor associations or organizations are eligible for this intake
- Applicants will be asked to upload an event agenda with your application. You may use our KTTP agenda template (DOCX, 168 KB) or provide your own
- How to submit your claim: a visual guide (PDF, 745.6KB)
Stream 1: Subject matter expert for knowledge development
Total cost-shared eligible amount: up to $1,500 (applicant must demonstrate cost-sharing contributions through cash or in-kind donation).
Subject matter expert activities such as:
- AGMs
- Community meetings or culturally appropriate community gatherings
- Conferences
- Events
Stream 2: Hands-on learning for skill development
Total cost-shared eligible amount: up to $7,500 (applicant must demonstrate cost-sharing contributions through cash or in-kind donation).
Activities that support the development of skills and competencies such as:
- Field days/research trials
- Farm tours
- Technology training
- Hands-on workshops
- Experiential learning
Successful KTTP applications
Successful applications must demonstrate how the proposed activities will transfer knowledge and/or build the skills of B.C.’s agriculture and food sector to make them more competitive, resilient and/or innovative under the following eligible topic areas:
- Business management and development
- Climate adaptation and mitigation
- Labour (workforce development)
- New entrant skill development
- On-farm emergency management
- Plant and animal health
- Production extension
- Reconciliation and decolonization
- Sector innovation and competitiveness
- Seafood production and processing
- Soil, nutrient, water, air and biodiversity management
- Traceability
Questions about applications
Technical issues with the PODS application
Applicants experiencing technical issues can contact PODS through the ‘Contact Us’ section of the application. If you do not see this option, please email us at knowledge.transfer@gov.bc.ca
When will I hear back about my application?
Applicants will be notified within six to eight weeks of submission of a completed application. Funding for the fall 2024 intake was allocated on a first come, first served basis for all eligible completed applications. There is no guarantee of receiving funding completing an application to this program.
Can we change the date of our activity, or confirm the date later?
Yes, if your activity date falls between the eligible period dates. For KTTP Intake 2, the eligible period is November 1, 2024 to March 9, 2025. Please email the program at knowledge.transfer@gov.bc.ca to confirm any changes.
We do not have a BCeID Basic or Business account. Can we use someone else’s BCeID account?
Please use your own BCeID account. You can create a free BCeID in a few minutes through this online form. There are no fees or prerequisites. The reimbursement process will be tied to the BceID used for the application.
The application form requires an agenda, but we haven’t finalized our agenda yet. What should I submit?
Your agenda can be a simple draft at the application stage. Please do your best to outline what your activity will include, and how long each portion will take. You can use the KTTP agenda template on the KTTP webpage.
Can I change something in my application after I’ve submitted it?
No, you won’t be able to edit your application once it has been submitted. If you have concerns about your application, please email the program inbox at knowledge.transfer@gov.bc.ca.
Can my organization submit more than one application?
Yes, applicants can submit more than one application per intake.
Questions about eligibiity
Are individual farmers and ranchers eligible for the program?
Individual farmers are not eligible for the KTTP. Courses to train staff are not eligible under this program. Please see the program guide for more details on eligibility.
Are 4-H groups eligible for the program?
4-H groups are not eligible for the KTTP. Not-for-profits are eligible if their primary goal is to support farmers and food processors. See the program guide for more details on eligibility.
Are post-secondary institutions eligible for the program?
Post-secondary institutions are not eligible for the KTTP; however, they can partner with an agriculture and food industry association or another eligible applicant to deliver an event. See the program guide for more details on eligibility.
Questions about reimbursement
Is there flexibility between eligible expenses and how the funding is used? What if our budget changes from what we submitted in our application? Can we reallocate the approved amount between different expenses, as long as we stick to the 75 percent cost-share?
- Ensure the overall budget stays the same
- Small changes/re-allocations are acceptable
Does the program cover childcare for parents attending our event?
Yes, this is an eligible expense as part of our support for more inclusive events. Refer the applicant to eligible activity costs section of the program guide.
Can we apply for funding for multiple stops on a tour, or is the funding intended to cover just one event on one farm?
Yes, an event series is eligible. If approved, receipts can be submitted for all eligible expenses incurred over the entire series of events, up to the maximum approved amount .
Can we submit multiple claims for our approved event?
No, multiple claims cannot be submitted for an event. Each KT application allows one reimbursement claim. Please submit your claim once your event has been completed (no later than 30 days after the event).
