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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.

581 opportunities available
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Grant supports small businesses' COVID-19 operational adjustments
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
Intellectual Property Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Intellectual Property Ontario

Government of Ontario
Funding support for Ontario-based SMEs in tech and innovation sectors
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Ontario, Canada
Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors
Expert AdviceOpen

Alberta Innovates — Technology Development Advisors

Government of Alberta
Free advice for Alberta tech SMEs
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Protecting habitats
Grant and FundingOpen

Protecting habitats

Quebec Wildlife Foundation
Supports long-term conservation of ecologically valuable private habitats
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Grant and FundingClosed

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports priority biofood sector projects in designated Quebec territories
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada

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Grants in agriculture provide essential funding for farmers to innovate and adopt sustainable practices. These financial aids support the growth and resilience of the agricultural sector.

Grant for Nunavut Employers
Grant and FundingOpen

Grant for Nunavut Employers

Government of Nunavut
Money to train employees in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Nunavut, Canada
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025
Grant and FundingOpen

CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2025

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Funding for innovation in Canadian livestock technology and research
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Grant and FundingOpen

Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots

Gouvernement du Québec
Financial and technical assistance to carry out forest management activities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Enhance irrigation infrastructure and water management in British Columbia's agricultural sector.
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $20,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
British Columbia, Canada
Clean tech scale-up
Expert AdviceOpen

Clean tech scale-up

Alacrity Canada
Help to scale a British Columbia clean tech company
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
British Columbia, Canada

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True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough

Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Food Security and Supply Chain Fund

Government of Ontario
Supports agri-food sector resilience and workforce development in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

Strategic Partnerships Initiative

Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada
Competitiveness Consulting Rebate
Grant and FundingOpen

Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

Northern Development Initiative Trust
Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
British Columbia, Canada
Reserve Land and Environment Management Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Reserve Land and Environment Management Program

Government of Canada
Supports First Nations in managing reserve lands and environment
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

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Planning New Opportunities Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Planning New Opportunities Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for farms and agri-businesses
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Nova Scotia, Canada
First Nations Land Management
Grant and FundingOpen

First Nations Land Management

Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous communities in managing their own lands independently
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Yukon, Canada
Farm Technology Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Farm Technology Program

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for Alberta farmers to adopt innovative technology
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Alberta, Canada
Business Navigators - NS
Expert AdviceOpen

Business Navigators - NS

Government of Nova Scotia
Help understanding business regulations in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCES
Nova Scotia, Canada
Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Indigenous bioeconomy partnerships stream

Government of Ontario
Ontario supports sustainable forest biomass utilization and innovation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Other SupportOpen

Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Licence government agricultural technologies
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
Lands and Economic Development Services Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Lands and Economic Development Services Program

Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous economic development and sustainable land management
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Canada
FortisBC — Custom Performance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

FortisBC — Custom Performance Program

FortisBC
The Custom Efficiency Program by FortisBC offers funding to significantly enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrial, commercial, and agricultural facilities.
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
British Columbia, Canada
Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions

Humami Center
Supports Quebec companies innovating and commercializing for institutional markets
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba — Research and Innovation

Government of Manitoba
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Canada

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Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program

Agricorp
Provides reduced property tax rates for eligible Ontario farmland owners
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen

Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario

Genome Canada
Supports Indigenous genomics training and research capacity development
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $400,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada
CAAIN — 2024 Smart Farm Network Competition
Grant and FundingClosed

CAAIN — 2024 Smart Farm Network Competition

Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Develop smart farm networks for Canadian agtech innovation
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $75 to $350,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Lévis, Quebec
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Grant and FundingOpen

Grow Ontario Market Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Ontario, Canada

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Agricultural Climate Solutions
Grant and FundingOpen

Agricultural Climate Solutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for farmer-led projects that fight climate change
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Atlantic Investment Tax Credit

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Supports investments in Atlantic Canada's new buildings and equipment
Canada
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
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees

Government of New Brunswick
Financing for commercial fishing activities in New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
New Brunswick, Canada
Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Incentive internships for veterinary medicine students in biofood sector
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $12,180
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Grant and FundingClosed

Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives

Government of British Columbia
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia, Canada

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AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment
Grant and FundingOpen

AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding to enhance Canadian kosher and halal meat exports
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Grant and FundingOpen

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports prevention and management of aquatic invasive species
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
Community Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity

Government of Canada
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Quebec, Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Quebec
Protein Industries Canada  — Capacity Building
Grant and FundingOpen

Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building

Protein Industries Canada
Enhancing Canada's plant protein industry through capacity building
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada

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PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit
Grant and FundingClosed

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Money to future-proof your non-profit in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
British Columbia, Canada
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $125,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate
Grant and FundingClosed

Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate

Government of Saskatchewan
Rebate for dugout, pipeline and well projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Saskatchewan, Canada
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees

Government of New Brunswick
Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
New Brunswick, Canada
Farm Production Services
Expert AdviceOpen

Farm Production Services

Government of Yukon
Farm management advice in Yukon
Yukon, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Yukon, Canada

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Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1
Grant and FundingClosed

Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1

Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Funding for producers to improve and expand water storage and irrigation infrastructure aimed at enhancing agricultural water supply, efficiency, and sustainability.
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
British Columbia, Canada
Price Pooling Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Price Pooling Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Price guarantee for agricultural products
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Nova Scotia, Canada
Farm Debt Mediation Service
Expert AdviceOpen

Farm Debt Mediation Service

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Financial counselling and mediation for farmers in financial difficulty.
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada
MASC AgriInsurance
Grant and FundingOpen

MASC AgriInsurance

Government of Manitoba
Agricultural insurance for Manitoba crops
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

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Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund – Community Economic Expansion Program

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc. (FPEGF)
Funding to create jobs for Manitoba First Nations
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Canada
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Grant and FundingOpen

PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
British Columbia, Canada
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) —  Stream 1
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen

B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2

Government of British Columbia
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
British Columbia, Canada

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Farm Land Identification Program
Tax CreditsOpen

Farm Land Identification Program

Government of New Brunswick
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
New Brunswick, Canada
Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion
Grant and FundingOpen

Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to convert agricultural land in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $400 to $60,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Commercial/Agriculture Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Commercial/Agriculture Loans

Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. (SIEF)
Commercial and agricultural First Nations business loans in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Saskatchewan, Canada
Risk Management and Food Safety
Grant and FundingOpen

Risk Management and Food Safety

Government of New Brunswick
Funding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
New Brunswick, Canada
Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)

Government of Manitoba
The program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

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Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Grant and FundingOpen

Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality

Ville de La Tuque
Vitalization support in regional and rural areas, 2020-2026
La Tuque, Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
La Tuque, Quebec
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects

Government of Canada
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Forest Biomass Program — Exploring biomass pathways stream

Government of Ontario
Ontario's Forest Biomass Program: fostering sustainable economic growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $130,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Grant and FundingClosed

Agri-Food Market Development and Access

Government of New Brunswick
Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $45,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
New Brunswick, Canada
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Grant and FundingOpen

Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement

Government of New Brunswick
Funding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $35,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
New Brunswick, Canada

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Agricultural Insurance
Grant and FundingOpen

Agricultural Insurance

Government of New Brunswick
Agricultural insurance for New Brunswick crops
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
New Brunswick, Canada
Island Community Food Security Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Island Community Food Security Program

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funds for food literacy and security projects in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Agro-Environmental Services
Grant and FundingClosed

Agro-Environmental Services

Government of New Brunswick
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
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Strategic Industry Growth Initiative

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding for Prince Edward Island to commercialize new food products
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Ottawa, Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Ottawa, Ontario

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Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Grant and FundingOpen

Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education

Government of New Brunswick
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
New Brunswick, Canada
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Environmental Farm Plan Program

Government of British Columbia
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
British Columbia, Canada
Market Development and Access
Grant and FundingOpen

Market Development and Access

Government of New Brunswick
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $45,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
New Brunswick, Canada
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees

Government of Manitoba
Loans for Manitoba agricultural producers
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Canada
CanNor — IDEANorth
Grant and FundingOpen

CanNor — IDEANorth

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
IDEANorth promotes Northern economic diversification and development
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Nunavut, Canada

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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpen

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick

Government of New Brunswick
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
New Brunswick, Canada
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Grant and FundingOpen

Advancing Agri-Food Processing

Government of New Brunswick
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
New Brunswick, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
New Brunswick, Canada
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Grant and FundingOpen

Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir

Government of Prince Edward Island
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Aquaculture Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived

Aquaculture Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Nova Scotia, Canada
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Grant and FundingArchived

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

Gouvernement du Québec
Supports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
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
  • Max. $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

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