Welcome to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food – Program Operation Data System (PODS) Applicant Portal.
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Create an account
Login requires a valid Basic BCeID or Business BCeID account. A BCeID provides free, secure access to multiple online government services and programs. Signing in using BCeID allows you to start, save, access, review, change, and submit program applications and claims.
Applications
Start a new application by clicking on the program stream that you would like to apply to. Your saved draft applications can be found on the 'My Applications' tab at the top of the page after sign-in. The system only allows for one draft application at a time. To start a new application, you must either submit or delete any previous drafts.
If you accidentally start an application for the incorrect program stream, you can access and delete the draft in 'My Applications' in the top panel. You can then start a new application in the correct program stream. Unsubmitted (draft) applications will be automatically deleted from the system in 60 days after program intake closes.
Claims
Claim forms for submitted applications can be accessed from the 'My Claims' tab at the top of the page after sign-in.
Programs Accepting Applications
For instructions on how to apply, and more information about specific programs (e.g. eligibility criteria), please see the Agriculture and seafood programs page.
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program
The New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator (NEFBA) Program supports the growth of new entrants by providing financial support for the development and implementation of farm business plans and growth strategies. Through Phase 1, a new farm business can receive support to develop a growth strategy. Through Phase 2, a new farm business can receive support to make investments necessary to achieve farm income growth goals, ensure commercial viability and strengthen financial sustainability.
For more information about the program, visit the
program page.
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program Phase 1
Program Closed! Due to overwhelming demand, the NEFBA Phase 1 application intake has closed. The next program intake will open in the fall of 2024.
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program Phase 2
B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program
The B.C. Agri-Business Planning Program supports producers and food processors through two business planning streams. The current application intake is now closed. The next application intake is expected to open later in 2024. Please visit the program page for announcements.
Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program
The objective of the KTTP is to increase the competitiveness, resiliency, and innovation of the B.C. agriculture and food sector through facilitated knowledge and technology transfer. For more information about the program and the individual streams, visit the program page.
The 2024 Spring Intake is now closed.
The next intake is expected to open later in 2024. Please visit the program page for announcements.