Updated June 2026

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.

955 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NB, Canada
Other SupportOpen
EI fishing benefits
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Income support for self-employed fishers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Innovate BC
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farms adopting new technologies
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $300 to $150,000
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Vidar Foundation — Social Investment Fund
Vidar Foundation
Support for socially responsible enterprise projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Municipality of North Bruce Peninsula
Financial incentives for property and business improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology Funding
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), Government of Alberta
Money for innovative technology projects
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Equipment and Technology Advancement Program
CWB Welding Foundation (CWB)
Support for modernizing school welding programs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec
Génome Québec
Awards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchers
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants, funding, and scholarships for researchers - developing regions
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Research funding for developing regions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Alberta, Canada
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
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for tourism products and experiences
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Other SupportOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Help Canadian businesses win more government business abroad
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Town Development Charge Rebate Program
Town of Milton
Rebates for qualifying development charge projects
Milton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Milton, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Retrofit Program Participant Agreement
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Funding for business energy-efficiency upgrades
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Agricultural Grant
The County Foundation
Funding support for local agricultural operations
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,250 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Farm Land and Buildings Financing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Loan for farm land and buildings
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Heat Pads Incentive
Efficiency Manitoba
Funding for livestock heat pad upgrades
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Manitoba, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Line of Credit
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Guaranteed line of credit for agricultural businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Government of Alberta, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural research and innovation
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Economic Development Program - Arts Component
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Funding for professional arts economic development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Sovereignty Bundles
Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund
Funding for Indigenous-led food sovereignty projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Coyote Predation Compensation Program
Municipality of Central Manitoulin
Reimbursement for nuisance coyotes taken
Providence Bay, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $50 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Providence Bay, Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Matched funding for downtown business improvements
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Funding for agri-food innovation in northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Feeder Loan Guarantee Program
Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
Livestock financing and feeder loan support
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Louis Riel Bursary
Louis Riel Institute (LRI), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Financial support for Red River Métis students
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
BC, Canada
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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $8,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Government of British Columbia (BC)
Supports rural economic development in British Columbia
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program
Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ)
Supports projects enhancing wildlife habitats and biodiversity in agriculture
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)
Government of Alberta
Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Growth in Natural Resource Sectors Innovation Program (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports clean technology projects in natural resources
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Financial support for dairy producers facing HPAI
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé
MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
Support for fisheries business development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Reston and Area Foundation Grant Program
Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF), Reston and Area Foundation (RAF)
Community grants and scholarships in West Manitoba
Reston, Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Reston, Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Carrot Cache Fund
Carrot Cache
Funding for local food system projects in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for forest innovation studies
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding to address agribusiness market and regulatory requirements
Canada
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
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
NB, Canada
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
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
PE, 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
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Save Energy NB
Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new construction
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
City of Toronto
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
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
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
2025-26 Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador AgriRecovery Forage Assistance Initiative
Government of Canada
Disaster relief for drought-hit livestock producers
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NL, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Order Trees
County of Wellington
Free tree seedlings for Wellington County
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Rebates for agricultural water projects
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $10,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 2
Agriculture for Life
Enhancing HR skills in agriculture to reduce worker turnover
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $30,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA)
Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
Supports community climate action and Indigenous knowledge
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 185,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 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
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Nova Scotia Beef Finishing Equipment Support Program & Nova Scotia Local Beef Processing Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia beef producers and processors
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Loan guarantee for farmers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Crop Damage Compensation
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)
Compensation for wildlife-related crop losses
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
Government of Ontario
Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphere
Money for commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,250 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Township of Warwick Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Grant Programs
Township of Warwick
Funding for community improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 22,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley)
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE)
Compensation for wildlife-caused livestock losses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ministerial Initiative to Support the Transition to Agro-environmental Practices in the Littoral Zone of Lac Saint-Pierre 2026-2028
Government of Québec
Support for agro-environmental transition in Lac Saint-Pierre
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise
Government of Québec, Agriconseils
Funding for advisor skills and expertise
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Western Cash Advance Program
Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
Cash advances for Western producers
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Food Systems Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Technical support for Québec forestry companies
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Global call for research concept notes: climate-smart livestock systems
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Funding for climate-smart livestock research
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Helping Hands Microfinance Inc. — Interest-Free Microfinance Loans
Helping Hands Microfinance Inc.
Interest-free microfinance for small businesses
Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Government of Québec
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Quebec, Canada
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Québec
La Financière agricole (FADQ), Government of Québec
Supports farm income stabilization during financial downturns
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Funding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Structural Projects Policy
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent
Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% 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 ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Direct Equity Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax credit for Newfoundland and Labrador investors
NL, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support Program for the Eradication of Chronic Wasting Disease in Cervids
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Financial support for cervid disease eradication
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers upgrading varieties, renovations, and technologies
NB, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NB, Canada
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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
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)
Impact Canada
Supports innovative food waste reduction technologies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for priority biofood territorial projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $250,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF)
Supports caribou habitat restoration projects in BC
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Funding
County of Wellington
Top-up funding for community improvement projects
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for Nunavut Employers
Government of Nunavut
Money to train employees in Nunavut
Nunavut, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Funding for agricultural water assessments and planning
BC, 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 ClimateConstruction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Township of Huron-Kinloss
Compensation for wildlife damage to farm assets
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
AAFC technologies available for commercial licensing
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program
Township of Centre Wellington
Funding for building façade and property upgrades
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy funding for Nova Scotia fisheries and aquaculture
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficient Farming Products
Hydro-Québec
Energy upgrades for agricultural businesses
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $100 to $5,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Supports farm environmental and climate resilience improvements
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Radiant Tube and Unit Heater Rebates
FortisBC
Rebates for high-efficiency gas heating equipment
BC, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,100 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Customized Option – Efficient Solutions Program – Medium and Large Businesses component
Hydro-Québec
Customized support for energy efficiency projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3
Government of Québec
Support for sectoral agricultural exhibitions
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 345,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Development Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Money for agricultural industry research in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Supports One Health research on antimicrobial resistance treatment innovations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Support for greener business development in Quebec
Quebec, Canada
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
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Price Pooling Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Price guarantee for cooperative agricultural marketing
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food & Agriculture Startup Competition
Grow-NY
Competition for food and agtech startups
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Operations Modernization Program
Government of Québec
Funding for forest operations modernization projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Program to Compensate and Prevent Damage to Agricultural Land Caused by Off-Highway Vehicles (PCPP) — Component 2: Damage Prevention
Government of Québec
Funding for agricultural land damage prevention
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Balancing our Triple Bottom Line
Interfor
Corporate donations supporting community and environmental initiatives
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada

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