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.
673 opportunities available
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Support for Reserved Designations Implementation Program
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Caniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities
Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 275,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3
Supports agricultural environmental practices testing for Quebec farmers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutions
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3
Financial support for innovation, export, succession, and professional services
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream C
Supports peat industry sustainability certification efforts
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity 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
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream
Funding for awareness projects of ZEVs, stations and clean fuels
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Program supports innovation in Témiscouata's maple industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 218,798 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Tax CreditsOpen
Return of fuel charge proceeds to farmers tax credit
Refundable tax credit for farming businesses' eligible fuel expenses
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land
Grants to maximize the value of cultivated land in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriInvest
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Canada (GC), Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Government of New Brunswick
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Biofood market development program — Component 1
Quebec agri-food industry support for institutional market access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Support for job creation and business growth in Nouvelle-Beauce
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $250,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
Local funds support business startup, expansion, and consolidation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Funding support for commercializing genomics research innovations in Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $2,000,000
- Up to 33% 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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment stabilization
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
Supports regional projects enhancing public access to water resources
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)
FSPS supports socio-economic projects in L’Islet region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy
Support for transformational projects in La Matapédia region
Eligible Funding
- From $5,001 to $25,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence
Accelerating the translation of AI research into commercial innovations, benefiting Canada's plant-based and agrifood sector.
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Discover agricultural funding
Find financial support tailored for farmers
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.
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession
Funding tools for enterprise growth in Rouyn-Noranda
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
Agricultural property tax credit program
Provides financial relief for agricultural property tax expenses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Greening Partnership Grant
Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $100,000
- Up to 50% 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
Other SupportOpen
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)
Supports Indigenous food sovereignty and agriculture enterprises.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)
Supports affordable animal tissue waste disposal options
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)
Supports Indigenous capacity building in food systems and agriculture in BC
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $80,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge
Funding innovative technologies for Alberta's industrial transformation
Eligible Funding
- From $500,000 to $15,000,000
- 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
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Farm fuel and rural utility programs
Supports fuel tax relief and rural energy infrastructure access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,250 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Supports territorial and sectoral planning for Quebec's agri-food sector
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Supports northern Quebec biofood production, processing, and marketing initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia logging tax credit
Tax credit for income from logging operations in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association
Funding for agriculture and agri-food health and safety systems
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
Alternative Land Use Services Program
Funding for agricultural land sustainability in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC)
The Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) provides coordinated funding for agriculture and food research and innovation projects in Alberta.
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indian Business Corporation Services
Loans for First Nations' businesses in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
Money for youth-owned agri-businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $15,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit
Supports kosher and halal meat industry standards
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 4 – Financial support for innovation partnership initiatives
Supports collaborative innovation partnerships in Quebec's biofood sector
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $901,700
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Provides federal financial assistance for large-scale natural disaster recovery
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP)
Compensation for crop losses caused by specific wildlife species
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream
Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2024 Smart Farm Network Competition
Develop smart farm networks for Canadian agtech innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness
Support for manufacturing companies in BC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Supports sharing information and business co-development in agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Grassroots Growth Program
Funding for agricultural and rural community initiatives in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Commercial/Agriculture Loans
Commercial and agricultural First Nations business loans in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Grant and FundingArchived
Sector development program
Supports collective projects to boost agri-food sector competitiveness
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingOpen
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval
Funding for decommissioning wells on Saskatchewan farms
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $10,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector
Incentive internships for veterinary medicine students in biofood sector
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Other SupportOpen
Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Recover livestock sales losses in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate
Rebate for dugout, pipeline and well projects in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)
Supports new farmers with business planning and infrastructure cost sharing
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2
Supports coordination and collaboration in Quebec's agri-food sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $300,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 450,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Enhancing Canada's plant protein industry through capacity building
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Development Fund
Money for agricultural industry research in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Money to build awareness and trust in Saskatchewan agriculture
Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program
Funding for farms in Saskatchewan to increase irrigation capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — For profit
Money to future-proof your business in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Agriculture
Hire foreign workers for agriculture jobs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 32,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosed
PRCCM – Stream 2
Supports forest road construction, improvement, and strategic maintenance projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 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
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC)
Tax credit for large investments in Alberta agri-processing facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 12% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for farms in Saskatchewan to improve irrigation efficiency
Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $50,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Organic food
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 27% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Three Phase Network Access Program
Supports three-phase electrical network access for agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters
Provides economic security for Cree traditional harvesting activities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to reduce pests and diseases in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosed
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Farm Land Identification Program
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Supports applied innovation in Quebec's fisheries and aquaculture sector
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $210,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Support for agriculture and food producers and businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
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