BC food manufacturers: TAP is open. Up to 70% of your traceability costs covered.
BC TAP applications are officially open. The submission window opens June 2, 2026 at 9:00 am PT — and funding is first come, first served. Caddy is an IAF BC preferred vendor: let us help you get your application across the line.
Get help applying →Funding closes when it’s fully committed — on a rolling, first-come basis. IAF BC expects high demand. The food manufacturers who move now are best positioned to secure funding before it’s gone.
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Stack the grant. See what you actually pay.
BC TAP covers 70% of eligible implementation costs — including Caddy software and onboarding. Here’s what that means for your out-of-pocket cost on a standard Caddy Birdie plan.
Caddy is a preferred vendor in the BC Traceability Adoption Program. Qualifying applicants can fund their Caddy implementation through the grant — with Caddy pre-vetted as eligible technology and less friction in your application.
| Plan | Full price | IAF BC grant (70%) | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdie plan — Year 1$399/mo × 12 + $1,000 implementation fee | $5,788 | −$4,052 | $1,736 |
| Birdie plan — Year 2$399/mo × 12 (renewal) | $4,788 | −$3,352 | $1,436 |
| 2-year totalBoth years combined | $10,576 | −$7,404 | $3,172 |
| Best value: 2 years with BC TAP grant | $7,404 back in your pocket | $3,172 |
BC TAP covers 70% of eligible project costs up to $20,000/year per applicant (Stream 1), with a $40,000 lifetime cap. Approval is not guaranteed — this is a competitive program with limited funding. Final grant amounts depend on IAF BC approval of your specific application. Caddy Birdie plan: $399/mo billed annually + $1,000 implementation fee. Learn more at iafbc.ca/traceability-adoption-program.
Caddy is a preferred vendor in the BC Traceability Adoption Program
We work directly with IAF BC to help BC food manufacturers modernize operations and get funded through BC TAP. Being a preferred vendor means Caddy is pre-vetted as eligible technology — less friction in your application, faster path to implementation. We know the program, we know the process, and we’ll help you put together the strongest possible application.
Funding closes when it’s gone. Most food manufacturers will wait too long.
BC TAP doesn’t have a fixed close date — it closes when funding is fully committed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, which means food manufacturers who submit early have a real advantage. The submission window opens June 2 at 9:00 am PT. Every day you wait is a day someone else moves ahead of you.
Paper and spreadsheets work — until they don’t.
Most BC food manufacturers run their inventory and production records manually. It’s manageable at small volume. But as you scale into retail and wholesale, the cracks show fast.
- SFCR requires documented lot-level traceability and recall procedures — a binder won’t survive a CFIA audit
- Retail buyers (Whole Foods, Sobeys, UNFI) are asking for traceability documentation before listing you
- FSMA 204 takes effect July 20, 2028 — BC food manufacturers selling into the US need to act before it becomes urgent
- GMP, SQF, and HACCP certifications require formal production records that manual systems can’t support
The barrier isn’t willingness to change. It’s cost. BC TAP is designed specifically to remove that barrier — covering 70% of eligible costs. But only for food manufacturers who apply before funding is allocated.
From application to funded implementation — Caddy helps at every step.
Is this program right for you?
IAF BC has published the confirmed 2026 BC TAP criteria. Here’s what qualifying food manufacturers typically look like. If you’re unsure, we’ll confirm your eligibility for free.
Applications are open. Let Caddy help you get funded.
Tell us about your operation. We’ll confirm your eligibility, walk you through what a strong application looks like, and help you get ready to submit the moment the window opens June 2.
Funding closes when it’s fully committed. IAF BC warns high demand is expected — the food manufacturers who start now will be first across the line.
No commitment. BC-based food & beverage manufacturers only. Your information is kept confidential.