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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
  • Danone Institute of North America logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food

    Funding for sustainable food systems projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $60,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)

    Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus

    Support for productive, sustainable investments and liquidity needs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products

    Funding for innovative northern Ontario agri-food projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement

    Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Barrie logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) Program

    Tax relief for major development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Team Grant: Avian Influenza Coordination and Knowledge Mobilization Hub

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Ontario, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

    Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $250,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Land for Wildlife Fund

    Supports British Columbia land acquisition for permanent fish and wildlife habitat conservation, public access and long-term protection of natural areas.
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP)

    Provides financial aid for uninsurable disaster-related damages and losses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    NL, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

    Supports local beef processing in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    NS, Canada
  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    thriveFORWARD

    Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Milton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town Development Charge Rebate Program

    Rebates for qualifying development charge projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Value-adding Equipment Program

    Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
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  • Morrissette Entrepreneurship logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Western Accelerator

    Startup accelerator for high-growth ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund

    Support for whalesafe fishing gear innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wildlife Damage Claims

    Wildlife damage compensation and prevention support
    Eligible Funding
    From $150 to $5,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program

    Support for Ontario agri-tourism wineries
    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
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Grey County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wolf and Coyote Control By-law and Nuisance Beaver By-law

    Compensation for wildlife control services
    Eligible Funding
    From $25 to $50
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Markdale, Owen Sound, Ontario
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)

    Funding for BC workforce research and planning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)

    Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada