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
Innovative Enterprise Program
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 38,000 $
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Interest Rebate Program
Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
Interest rebate support for feeder operations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Supports international development projects abroad
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports business relocation to Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
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
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Government of Saskatchewan
Supports efficient irrigation system upgrades
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $50,000
Up to 30.000002% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : May 16, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Kosher and Halal Investment Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Improves efficiency in Canada's kosher and halal meat sector
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : September 1, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Lands and Economic Development Services Program
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports Indigenous economic and land development
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Open Date : May 12, 2025
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Livestock Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Financing to purchase livestock
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for PEI beekeeping expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Support for livestock processing capacity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2028
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
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 ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Livestock Tax Deferral Provision
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Tax deferral for livestock producers in some Atlantic regions
Eligible Funding
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Support for animal tissue waste disposal in BC
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)
Government of Manitoba
The program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 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
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports biofood innovation and research capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2028
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports biofood innovation across Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $710,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : June 25, 2026
Closing date : October 5, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for agricultural agro-environmental projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
NB, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
MASC AgriInsurance
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)
Crop risk protection for Manitoba producers
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)
Loan guarantees for Manitoba agricultural producers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 6,250,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Micro-Loan Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Finance PEI
Micro-loans for PEI entrepreneurs
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
PE, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3
MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
Support for territorial development and local vitality
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Développement Côte-de-Beaupré, MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
Support for young entrepreneurs in business start-up
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
MRC La Matapédia (MRC)
Funding for restoring idle agricultural land
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Non-repayable support for aquaculture R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : September 29, 2023
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for Indigenous agricultural businesses in NB
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NB, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $80,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : August 9, 2023
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Save Energy NB
Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new construction
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 260,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Food Businesses
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Support for northern food and agriculture businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Eligible Funding
From $10 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Nova Scotia Farm Loans
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board
Financing solutions for Nova Scotia farms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Collaborate on aquatic and crop resource R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Fire safety testing facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Fire safety testing and research support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Supports northern food access and community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Open Date : April 14, 2020
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
On-Farm Efficiency Program
Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA)
Funding for efficient farm technology adoption
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $150,000
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Agricorp
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : November 20, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Agricorp
Payment protection for beef cattle sellers
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $320,000
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Tax credit for farm food donations
Eligible Funding
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ministry of Sport
Funding for Ontario cultural events and tourism
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportTax CreditsOpen
Ontario Gasoline Tax Refund Program
Government of Ontario
Ontario gasoline tax refund support for eligible businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Timeline
Closing date : July 1, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Ontario corporate tax relief for manufacturers
Eligible Funding
Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to convert agricultural land in Prince Edward Island
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
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Support for business growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
BC, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Perth County Stewardship Program
Perth County
Funding for stewardship and tree planting projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $10,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : November 25, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 1
Government of Québec
Veterinary service support across Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2028
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 2
Government of Québec
Support for veterinary expertise development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 3
Government of Québec
Support for veterinary travel to farms
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2028
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 4
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports better animal health practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Plant Your Roots Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Support for new farm ownership and loan interest
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : February 15, 2027
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Reimbursement support for poultry and egg farms
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2030
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for poultry and egg farm investments
Eligible Funding
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2030
Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Prairie Agtech Validation Program
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for innovation ecosystems in the Prairies
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
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PRCCM – Stream 1
Government of Québec
Supports forest road and bridge development for public land
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
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Price Pooling Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Price guarantee for cooperative agricultural marketing
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for agri-food product and market growth
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PE, Canada
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Other SupportOpen
Production Insurance
Government of British Columbia (BC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Insurance for agricultural crops in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Protecting habitats – Municipal and school taxes component
Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ)
Support for property taxes on protected habitats
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building
Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Supporting collaborative plant protein sector projects
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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Organic food
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
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
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 9, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Financing and support for Quebec SMEs and nonprofits
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : September 23, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : August 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Government of Alberta
Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : September 16, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rapid Response to Business Development Initiative (RRBDI)
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Fast market access support for Ontario agri-businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : June 22, 2026
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
RDAR — Producer Research and Evaluation Program (PREP)
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
On-farm research for Alberta producers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
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
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2028
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Reserve Land and Environment Management Program
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports First Nations in managing reserve lands and environment
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Risk Management and Food Safety
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
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
ROOTS Community Fund
Trillium Mutual Insurance Company
Support for rural Ontario community initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : August 28, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN)
Support for business start-up and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rural Community Building Grants
City of Ottawa
Supports rural community projects in Ottawa
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Support for greener business development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Saskatchewan
Funding for agri-food manufacturing improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2027
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)
Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for Saskatchewan value-added agri-food innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Saskatchewan, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Scotiabank — Credit Line for agriculture
Scotiabank
Revolving credit for seasonal agricultural needs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Scotiabank — Term Loan for agriculture
Scotiabank
Flexible agricultural financing for land, equipment, and renovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
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Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in product development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Seeding Food Innovation Grants
Weston Foods
Funding for sustainable food innovation research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Small Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
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
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Speaker Series Assistance Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for Nova Scotia agricultural associations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : December 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
Funding for farms facing financial difficulty
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,650 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : March 1, 2026
Closing date : February 28, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Spruce Grove & District Agricultural Society Student Scholarship
Spruce Grove And District Agricultural Society (SGAS)
Scholarship support for agriculture students
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Supports Indigenous economic development through coordinated federal partnerships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
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
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Summer bursaries for student farm and fisheries work
Eligible Funding
From $1,500 to $3,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : January 27, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Support for sustainable investments and interest cost relief
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : November 17, 2020
Quebec, Canada
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Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Technology Access Centres (TAC)
Tech-Access Canada (TAC)
Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise
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
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Funding
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Funding for innovative emissions-reducing technologies
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $10,000,000
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
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Cost-shared funding for agricultural water infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters
Cree Hunters Economic Security Board (CHESB)
Income support for Cree harvesters
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Three Phase Network Access Program
Government of Québec
Supports three-phase electrical 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
Timeline
Open Date : December 21, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Government of Canada
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Government of Ontario, VERGE Capital
Loans for impact-driven ventures in Southwestern Ontario
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Retail trade
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada

Grants and Funding in Agriculture in Canada

Innovative Enterprise Program

Interest Rebate Program

International Development Assistance Program

INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream

Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program

Kosher and Halal Investment Program

Lands and Economic Development Services Program

Livestock Financing

Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture

Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion

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Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir

Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry

Livestock Tax Deferral Provision

Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI)

Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)

Biofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations

Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.1

Market Development and Access

MASC AgriInsurance

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MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees

Micro-Loan Program

MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)

MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025

Multi-Species Research and Development Fund

N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program

NBIF Innovation Voucher

New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

Northern Food Businesses

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Northern Industries Innovation Fund

Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund

Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit

Nova Scotia Farm Loans

NRC — Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research Centre

NRC — Fire safety testing facility

Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program

On-Farm Efficiency Program

Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative

Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program

Data-driven strategy.

Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers

Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)

Ontario Gasoline Tax Refund Program

Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing

Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion

PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems

Perth County Stewardship Program

PISAQ – Stream 1

PISAQ – Stream 2

PISAQ – Stream 3

Discovery at scale.

PISAQ – Stream 4

Plant Your Roots Program

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1

Prairie Agtech Validation Program

PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)

PRCCM – Stream 1

Price Pooling Program

Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses

Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations

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Production Insurance

Protecting habitats – Municipal and school taxes component

Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building

PSO – Organic food

QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)

Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ

Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)

Rapid Response to Business Development Initiative (RRBDI)

RDAR — Producer Research and Evaluation Program (PREP)

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

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Reserve Land and Environment Management Program

Risk Management and Food Safety