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 FundingOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
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
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
MRC L'Érable (MRC)
Financial support for business growth and start-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN) – Île d’Orléans Stream
MRC L'Île-d'Orléans
Funding support for projects on Île d’Orléans
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : March 19, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
MRC de L'Islet (MRC)
Financing for business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré, Développement Côte-de-Beaupré
Financial support for local business start-up and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Succession Stream
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Financing for business succession and ownership transfer
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Microcredit for business development support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Regional Beautification Fund of La Côte-de-Beaupré
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Funding for commercial beautification projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEES)
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Support for social economy businesses in Côte-de-Beaupré
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Financial support for self-employment start-up
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS
MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC)
Local business financing for economic development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for market gardening projects in Val-d'Or region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Funding for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund
MRC de Matawinie (SADC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)
MRC Papineau (MRC)
Funding for sustainable business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : August 16, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC)
Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : November 26, 2025
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for business succession in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : June 1, 2032
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for business start-up and expansion
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : June 1, 2032
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : June 1, 2032
Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Community Futures Oxford
Funding for Northern Ontario community economic development
Eligible Funding
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program
MRC Beauce-Centre
Supports innovation through process optimization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for targeted agricultural skills development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PADAAR — Measure 4075 – On-farm or indoor demonstrations
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports agricultural knowledge transfer and demonstrations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for agricultural cooperative membership costs
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $4,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program
PME MTL (PME)
Support in digital transformation for Montreal SMEs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Return of fuel charge proceeds to farmers tax credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refillable tax credit for farming businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Financing for business succession projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Business financing for local development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Promotion Saguenay
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
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
Utilities
Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
Supports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Government of Saskatchewan
Tax incentive for IP commercialization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Thetford Region Economic Development Corporation
Business financing for growth and succession in Thetford
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
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
Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Support for sustainable farm investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Support for productive farm investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : November 17, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Commercializing genomics-driven crop innovation
Eligible Funding
Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Other SupportOpen
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Employer contact and support for work programs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Ville de La Tuque
Support for local business development in La Tuque
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Agricultural property tax credit program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Provides financial relief for agricultural property tax expenses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : October 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Accelerate Fund
Yaletown Partners
Early investment and coaching for Alberta startups
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 FundingOpen
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Agriculture for Life
Enhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Agriconseils, Government of Québec
Financial support for expert advisory services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Government of Québec, Agriconseils
Supports information sharing and business co-development activities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,500 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-food Funding
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support for Canadian trade show exhibitors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for kosher and halal certification
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for national assurance system projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support for certification-driven market access
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : March 6, 2023
Closing date : September 30, 2027
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Agribusiness Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financing for Canadian agribusinesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports clean technology innovation for agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : June 16, 2021
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agricultural Climate Solutions
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support for climate-smart agricultural practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Manitoba, Ontario, PE, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agricultural Insurance
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Farm loss protection
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
AAFC technologies available for commercial licensing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Awareness funding for modern agriculture outreach
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $50,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agricultural practice demonstrations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : November 23, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Agriculture Job Connector
Government of Alberta
Agriculture jobs and employer support in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2020
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Financing for agricultural development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NB, 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
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
PE, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural research and innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2028
PE, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports PEI agriculture research and innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP)
Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Compensation for crop losses caused by specific wildlife species
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports kosher and halal red meat market development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2027
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports export promotion and market diversification
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Timeline
Open Date : February 13, 2026
Closing date : September 30, 2030
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Pre-commercial agriculture innovation funding
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : March 31, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Canada
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AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture innovation
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Alberta
Government of Alberta, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)
Whole-farm income stabilization for producers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Manitoba
Government of Manitoba, Department of Agriculture of Manitoba, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Income support for farmers facing margin declines
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $3,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Whole-farm income support for Canadian producers
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Whole-farm income support for Canadian producers
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Whole-farm income support for Canadian producers
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide aux projets - Accueil
Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC)
Supports one-time cultural and communications projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 175,000,000 $
Up to 0.12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Alberta, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors (TDA)
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Business coaching and innovation support for Alberta companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Apple Industry Development Program
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports apple orchard development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : August 1, 2026
NB, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Capital Equity Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Fisheries and Land Resources
Newfoundland and Labrador commercial aquaculture funding
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $250,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NL, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Financing for aquaculture activities in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding for Atlantic fish and seafood sector projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Support for Atlantic fisheries innovation and research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax relief for Atlantic investments
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Balancing our Triple Bottom Line
Interfor
Corporate donations supporting community and environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program
BC Hydro (BCH)
Rebates for residential solar and battery systems
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Open Date : June 17, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Beneficial Management Practices (BMP)
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Supports agricultural projects that improve environmental management practices
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Benefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Government of Québec
Tax relief for major Québec investments
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2029
Quebec, Canada
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Biofood Innovation Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Biofood innovation and knowledge transfer support
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $710,000
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : June 25, 2026
Closing date : October 5, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 21, 2023
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia logging tax credit
BC Ministry of Finance, Government of British Columbia (BC), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Provincial logging tax credit for B.C. income
Eligible Funding
Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Growth and Competitiveness (BG&C) in Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Financing for SME growth in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC), Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
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
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Rebate Program
Save Energy NB
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 0.25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — 2026 CAAIN Open Competition
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for collaborative agri-food innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : August 7, 2026
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — Clean Agtech Validation and Integration Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Support for clean agtech validation and commercialization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : August 14, 2026
Closing date : August 14, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada – Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI and automation solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Canada-Japan collaborative R&D for agricultural AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : August 26, 2026
Canada

Grants and Funding in Agriculture in Canada

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN) – Île d’Orléans Stream

MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Succession Stream

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Regional Beautification Fund of La Côte-de-Beaupré

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEES)

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Support Measure for Self-Employment

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MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program

MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)

MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)

MRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan

MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan

MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

Northern Ontario Development Program — Community Economic Development

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Beauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program

PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan

PADAAR — Measure 4075 – On-farm or indoor demonstrations

PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor

PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program

RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

Return of fuel charge proceeds to farmers tax credit

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds

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Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support

Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund

Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land

Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support

Technology Leadership: Genomics stream

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills

Agricultural property tax credit program

Data-driven strategy.

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)

Accelerate Fund

Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2

Advancing Agri-Food Processing

Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses

Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities

Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

Agri-food Funding

Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters

Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)

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Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement

AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit

AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit

AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Agribusiness Financing

Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation

Agricultural Climate Solutions

Agricultural Insurance

Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing

Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)

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Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers

Agriculture Job Connector

Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)

Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP)

AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment

AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations

AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit

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AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations

AgriStability — Alberta