Updated May 2026

Grants and Funding in Agriculture in Canada

Canada's agriculture sector benefits from grants and funding that support innovation and sustainability.

Canada's agriculture sector receives significant support through various grants and funding programs aimed at enhancing innovation and sustainability. These financial aids not only help farmers and agribusinesses improve their practices but also ensure the long-term growth and resilience of the industry.

944 programs available

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec
Collaborative AI and quantum innovation support
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 4 – Financial support for innovation partnership initiatives
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $901,700
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Town of Pelham — General Funding
Town of Pelham
Local funding for Pelham businesses and organizations
Pelham, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Pelham, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Government of Canada
Capital for forest sector innovations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Bradley Mark Johnston Pursuit of Excellence Bursary
Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation (BMJEF)
Supports education in Ontario Eventing
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec-Cameroon entrepreneurial cooperation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU)
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support for Indigenous-led bison stewardship
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Community Fund for Mental Health Education
The Do More Agriculture Foundation
Mental health workshop funding for rural communities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AAC Membership FarmFood360 Program
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Funding for Ontario agri-food virtual reality tours
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
New Brunswick, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec
Funding for climate training in the bio-food sector
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $330,000
- 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
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Rapid Response to Business Development Initiative (RRBDI)
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Support for Ontario agri-business sales opportunities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Farms
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO)
Disaster recovery support for affected farms
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Supports PEI livestock productivity and sustainability
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Nova Scotia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2
Government of Québec
Support for agri-food awareness projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agtech Growth Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)
Supports residual fibre utilization projects
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agro-Environmental Services
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agro-environmental services
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
New Brunswick, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
HVAC and building controls rebates
FortisBC
Rebates for HVAC efficiency upgrades
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
British Columbia, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Investissement Québec (IQ), Government of Québec
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Nunavut Department of Culture and Heritage
Support for culture and heritage initiatives
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Nunavut, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for certification of designated products
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Alberta Innovates
Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Government of Canada
Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding
SaskCulture
Funding for multicultural cultural projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Wholesale trade
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Water Financial Assistance Program
County of Brant
Cost-share funding for rural water quality projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Light Reflecting Materials Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Money for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
British Columbia, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Funding for Ontario cultural events and tourism
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Farm fuel and rural utility programs
Government of Alberta
Supports fuel tax relief and rural energy infrastructure access
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,250 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Spruce the Bruce
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
Funding for downtown and tourism improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs
Township of Scugog
Property tax relief for eligible Ontario landowners
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 375 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wolf and Coyote Control By-law and Nuisance Beaver By-law
Grey County
Compensation for wildlife control services
Markdale, Owen Sound, Ontario
Eligible Funding
- From $25 to $50
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Markdale, Owen Sound, Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for Quebec farm productivity investments
Quebec, Canada
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
TechnologyHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Nova Scotia, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Québec network supporting innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Aquaculture Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Nova Scotia, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Government of Québec
Funding for innovative wood construction projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada

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