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Agriculture Grants and Funding in Canada

Agriculture funding in Canada can support primary production, equipment, facilities, environmental performance, technology, market development, workforce, risk management, research, and sector capacity when a program permits. Eligibility depends on the applicant’s agricultural activity, project purpose, location, assets, costs, production cycle, and expected outcomes. Describe the operation, constraint, proposed change, timing, financing, and evidence. Food-processing projects may fit manufacturing support better when transformation rather than primary production defines the work.

1036 programs
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Offensive Fund to Strengthen Economic Capacity (FORCE)

    Liquidity support for exporters affected by U.S. tariffs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Panorama Program

    Supports export diversification with financial services and expert guidance
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions

    Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Canada Pavilion Program

    Supports Canadian exporters at major food trade shows
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Farm Equipment Financing

    Farm equipment purchase financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Women Entrepreneur Program

    Financing and development support for women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding

    Supports development of innovative agricultural risk management solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Efficient Solutions Program — Agricultural Component

    Financial support for agricultural operations
    Eligible Funding
    From $100 to $5,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Expanded Energy Management Program

    Energy management support for Ontario facilities
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $250,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

    Supports business growth in targeted Quebec territories
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $125,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program

    Supports strategic agriculture and agri-food sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Incentive deduction for the commercialization of innovations (IDCI)

    Reduced tax rate for Québec innovation commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 83% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Products Canada (NPC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fast-Track to Financing Program

    Funding to engage an expert
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Natural Products Canada (NPC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Access to Talent Program

    Wage subsidies for biologically-based innovation companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • ECO Canada (ECO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR

    Wage support for youth in natural resources
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Management of companies and enterprises
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 31, 2026
    Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CED — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative

    Supports AI adoption and commercialization by Quebec SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 18, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Projects Program

    Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program

    Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AgriInsurance

    Insurance coverage for farm production losses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Aquaculture Development

    Funds Indigenous communal aquaculture and fisheries business development
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wood Innovation Program — Component 2 — Forest biomass and low-quality wood

    Supports biomass and lower-quality wood transformation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Forestry Initiative

    Supports Indigenous-led forest sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 45,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 25, 2026 · Closing date : September 1, 2028
    Canada
  • Recyc-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Financial assistance program aimed at optimizing Quebec's network of eco-centers

    Supports development and optimization of Quebec's eco-center network
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $400,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 15, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal employment extension component

    Program extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Investment and Growth Fund

    Funding for major private investment in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    AGRI Talent

    Supports agriculture employers hiring post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Alberta Innovates — Agriculture & Environment (AE) Program

    Support for sustainable agriculture and environmental innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Bioenergy

    Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1

    Support for agroenvironmental innovation and knowledge transfer
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 107,950 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Trade Disruption Customer Support program

    Financing support for agri-food businesses affected by trade
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Water reduction program for paper mills

    Support for pulp and paper water-use reduction
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • National Bank of Canada (NBC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Agricultural Term Loan

    Financing solutions for agricultural businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Agricultural investment fund mitissien (FAIM)

    Flexible patient-capital financing for farm start-up and transfer
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms

    Support for agritechnology and priority equipment investments
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    ALUS Montérégie

    Financial support for ecological projects on Montérégie farms
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 750 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Animal Health and Biosecurity Program

    Biosecurity and welfare rebates for sheep and goats
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $15,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 1, 2028
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CIBC Farm Mortgage Loan

    Financing for farmland purchases, construction, renovations, and loan restructuring
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $25,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CIBC Farm Operating Loan

    Loan supporting day-to-day farm operating expenses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wood Construction Innovation Program

    Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $400,000 to $2,500,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Public administration
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Apiculture Support Program

    Partial support for apiculture insurance costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Crop Inputs

    Flexible financing for crop inputs
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ÉcoPerformance — Simplified Implementation

    Supports simple energy transition projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Extend the employment periods of your staff — Partnership and workforce matching component

    Employment Stabilization Program supports extending seasonal employment periods
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saskatchewan – Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program (RALP)

    Support for resilient agricultural land practices
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $200,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 1, 2028
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • The Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Workplace first aid training

    Subsidizes workplace first aid training for eligible workers based on sector
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program

    Supports innovation through process optimization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Biofood market development program — Component 2

    Support for collective market development
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $750,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    DEL — Business Acquisition Loan

    Financing for business acquisition and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 9, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

    Funding for collective entrepreneurship projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Employment stabilization

    Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Federal Logging Tax Credit

    Tax credits for foreign income and logging operations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities

    Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 275,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Closing date : September 21, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grow the Herd Pilot Program

    Supports PEI beef producers to expand herds and supply Certified Island Beef
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    PE, Canada
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    Matane — Green Fund Program

    Support for sustainable projects in Matane
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Transportation and warehousing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
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    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund

    Support for business digital transformation
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $5,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds

    Repayable financing for local business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Acton logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Acton — PDZA

    Agricultural development plan for local producers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — Local Investment Funds (FLI-FLS)

    Local financing for business growth in Beauce-Centre
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
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    MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)

    Funding options for Bellechasse applicants
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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    MRC Caniapiscau — FDE

    Funding for business development and job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Financial support for business succession services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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    MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund

    Support for collective projects in Charlevoix
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Watercourses

    Funding for watercourse improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Coaticook logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

    Coaticook business project funding
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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    MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS

    Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund

    Funding for business investment projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
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    MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 1

    Supports regional projects in La Mitis
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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    MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2

    Funding for local and regional development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Mékinac — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Local Funds support sustainable business development in Mékinac
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS

    Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 1, 2023
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

    Support for local business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
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    MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)

    Funding for community-driven local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

    Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $3,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
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    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada

Questions about agriculture grants and funding in Canada

Applicant type, primary production, assets, seasonality, risk, evidence, and funding mechanisms.

Who may qualify for agriculture funding in Canada?

Depending on the program, applicants may include farm businesses, producers, producer groups, sector organizations, researchers, communities, and other entities. Confirm legal structure, production activity, revenue or scale rules, location, and whether the applicant must directly operate, own, manage, or benefit the agricultural activity.

Can agricultural funding support equipment or facilities?

Sometimes. A program may support defined assets or facility work tied to productivity, environmental performance, biosecurity, capacity, or another eligible outcome. Verify the asset, installation and construction costs, permits, procurement, ownership, project dates, applicant contribution, and whether work can begin before a funding decision.

What information helps explain an agriculture project?

Describe the operation, production cycle, land or facility, current constraint, proposed change, technical basis, seasonality, suppliers, budget, financing, and expected result. Where relevant, include environmental, animal-health, plant-health, food-safety, market, climate, or biosecurity evidence proportionate to the project.

How should seasonality and production risk be reflected in the project?

Align the work plan, purchasing, installation, testing, cash flow, and measurement period with the production cycle. Identify weather, disease, biosecurity, supply, market, permitting, and operational dependencies that could affect delivery. Explain practical mitigations without presenting uncertain yields, savings, prices, or environmental results as certain.

What forms of funding can support an agriculture project?

Support can include grants, loans, capital, tax measures, wage subsidies, research access, partnerships, advisory help, and other mechanisms. Compare repayment, claim timing, security, applicant contributions, eligible dates, cash-flow needs, and reporting obligations before choosing an option. The right mechanism must fit the operation’s production cycle, financing capacity, and project risk.

When should a food business consider manufacturing funding?

Manufacturing or food-processing funding may fit when the principal activity transforms agricultural inputs into a packaged or manufactured product and the project concerns processing equipment, facilities, automation, quality, or production operations. Agriculture funding is more relevant when primary production, farm operations, land, livestock, crops, or the agricultural status of the applicant materially defines the project.

How do location and project purpose affect agriculture funding?

Province or region matters when the operating site, land, climate, market, regulation, or delivery area changes eligibility. Project purpose may be more decisive when the work concerns equipment, environment, technology, workforce, exports, or research. Confirm both the agricultural applicant condition and the specific project condition, especially when the work crosses production, processing, and commercialization.

How should an agricultural project account for biosecurity risk?

Identify how people, animals, plants, equipment, materials, and data move through the operation. Define the risk the project changes and the controls needed during installation and regular use. Include cleaning, separation, monitoring, staff training, and response procedures where relevant. The plan should improve production without introducing a new pathway for contamination, disease, or operational disruption.

What market evidence can support a Canadian agriculture investment?

Use buyer interest, contracts, credible forecasts, processing demand, capacity constraints, or a documented price and volume opportunity. Explain seasonality, quality requirements, logistics, and the assumptions behind revenue. Connect the proposed asset or practice to the market it can serve. A broad sector forecast is weaker than evidence that this operation can produce, store, or sell the intended output.

What should an agricultural equipment funding plan explain?

Describe the production constraint, the equipment or retrofit, installation needs, operating changes, and the result expected from the investment. Include quotes, ownership or lease terms, site readiness, training, maintenance, and seasonal timing. Separate replacement of a worn asset from a project that changes capacity, quality, labour, resilience, or environmental performance, and verify the eligible cost window before ordering.

How can an agricultural project demonstrate an environmental improvement?

Choose a baseline connected to the proposed work, such as energy, fuel, water, nutrients, waste, emissions, soil condition, or another relevant operating measure. Explain the calculation, data source, seasonal variation, and factors the project can influence. Estimate the change conservatively and define how it will be checked after implementation without claiming benefits the available evidence cannot support.