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.
660 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees
Financing to buy or develop New Brunswick farmland
Expert AdviceClosed
Accompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)
Technical support for Québec forestry companies
C
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Improvement Funding
Top-up funding for community improvement projects
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Support for Ontario critical technology innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary
Summer bursaries for student farm and fisheries work
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Support Capital Expansion Incentive
Money for capital purchases in the Northwest Territories
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Upskilling for Industry Initiative (UII)
Scaling workforce skills for high-growth sector needs
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Financial aid to promote culture and heritage in Nunavut.
Grant and FundingClosed
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
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
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Impact and Opportunities Initiative
Supports large-scale agriculture projects with regional impact
Grant and FundingArchived
Sector development program
Supports collective projects to boost agri-food sector competitiveness
Grant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2024 – 2025 Open Competition
CAAIN supports innovation in agriculture automation and smart farms
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program
Supports energy-efficient grain handling upgrades for farms
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
Expert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Supports business access to expert advisory services
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Industries Innovation Fund
Innovation funding for certain northern British Columbia SMEs
Grant and FundingClosed
Value-adding Equipment Program
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosed
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Farmers Award
Supports young agricultural entrepreneurs demonstrating innovation and community impact
Grant and FundingOpen
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
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Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Investment Fund
Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects
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Grants in agriculture provide essential funding for farmers to innovate and adopt sustainable practices. These financial aids support the growth and resilience of the agricultural sector.
Grant and FundingOpen
Farm Technology Program
Funds for Alberta farmers to adopt innovative technology
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen
Collaborative research and development projects
Canadian SMEs R&D collaboration with foreign entities funding program
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Capital for forest sector innovations
A
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Support for certification of designated products
Expert AdviceOpen
Environmental Farm Plan Program
Government of British Columbia (BC), Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
I
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
International Development Assistance Program
Supports international poverty reduction and development initiatives abroad
O
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Compensation for wildlife damage to farm assets
Grant and FundingClosed
Bee BC Program
Financial support for B.C. beekeeping and Indigenous organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC)
Funding for agricultural research and innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Farm Land Identification Program
New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund
Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PISAQ – Stream 4
Supports adoption of best practices in animal health management
Grant and FundingClosed
Light Reflecting Materials Program
Money for tree fruit producers in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Compensates New Brunswick producers for wildlife-related crop and livestock losses
Grant and FundingClosed
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpen
RME Right by You Ag Society Grant
Supports community projects led by agricultural societies
Grant and FundingOpen
Farm fuel and rural utility programs
Supports fuel tax relief and rural energy infrastructure access
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Other SupportTax CreditsOpen
Ontario Gasoline Tax Refund Program
Ontario gasoline tax refund support for eligible businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Scotiabank — Term Loan for agriculture
Flexible agricultural financing for land, equipment, and renovations
Grant and Fundingnull
Employee Training Program
Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
Expert AdviceClosed
Consulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)
Funding for agricultural consulting services
Grant and FundingOpen
First Nations Land Management
Supports Indigenous communities in managing their own lands independently
Grant and FundingClosed
Ecosystem Services Grant Program
Supports conservation of ecosystem services on Alberta private lands
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Financing for aquaculture activities in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector
Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Advancing Indigenous Gender Equality through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
Supports Indigenous-led innovation advancing gender equality
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Grant and FundingClosed
National Food Systems Call for Expressions of Interest
Supports Black-led food sovereignty pilot projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative
Support for Indigenous-led bison stewardship
Tax CreditsOpen
Livestock Tax Deferral Provision
Tax deferral for livestock producers in some Atlantic regions
Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Supports agricultural organizations developing new products and markets
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Grant and FundingClosed
Compressed Air Equipment Rebates
Rebates for compressed air equipment upgrades
Grant and FundingOpen
Reserve Land and Environment Management Program
Supports First Nations in managing reserve lands and environment
B
Grant and FundingClosed
Bradley Mark Johnston Pursuit of Excellence Bursary
Supports education in Ontario Eventing
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Micro-business
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT), Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Money for micro-businesses in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program
Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program (NEFBA)
Funding for new farm business growth and infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative
Support for inclusive agri-food business growth
Grant and FundingOpen
FortisBC — Custom Performance Program
Custom energy efficiency support for businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic Habitat Quality Improvement Program
Supports aquatic habitat conservation and restoration projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Cost-share funding for Ontario farmers
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Alberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
BC On-Farm Technology Adoption Program
Cost-shared funding for B.C. farmers adopting new technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
CAAIN — 2024 Smart Farm Network Competition
Develop smart farm networks for Canadian agtech innovation
Grant and FundingArchived
CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program
Supports projects enhancing wildlife habitats and biodiversity in agriculture
Grant and FundingClosed
Carrot Cache Fund
Supports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects
Boosts community food security and local food accessibility
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Forest Biomass Program — Innovative bioproduct manufacturing stream
Supports forest biomass innovation and utilization in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Alternative Land Use Services Program
Funding for agricultural land sustainability in Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingOpen
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the Prairies
Grant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Collaborative AI and quantum innovation support
Grant and FundingArchived
INVEST North Program — Regional Tile Drainage
Funding to increase crop yields in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1
Funding for poultry and/or egg producers
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Funding for national assurance system projects
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