Grants and Funding in Agriculture in Canada

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.

1015 programs available

Grant and FundingArchived
Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports Ontario agri-food business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program
Alberta Innovates
Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy
Alberta Innovates
Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Alberta Innovates
Clean innovation support for Alberta projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Alberta Innovates
Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
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 FundingArchived
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Government of British Columbia (BC), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Closing date : February 19, 2025
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
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
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsArchived
Overseas Employment Tax Credit
Government of Canada
Tax relief for qualifying overseas employment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Sector development program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Supports collective projects to boost agri-food sector competitiveness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Team Grant: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports coordinated avian influenza research across sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : July 14, 2026
BC, Ontario, 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
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Government of Québec
Funding for innovative wood construction projects
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

Grants and Funding in Agriculture in Canada

Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream

Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources

Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2

Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program

Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program

INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage

Overseas Employment Tax Credit

Sector development program

Team Grant: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions