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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Vessel Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
Supports veterinarians serving underserviced Ontario areas
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Ville de La Tuque
Funding for local vitality projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
Support for agricultural water management in Alberta
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $35,000
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
Water Program — On-farm water supply
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Improves farm water management for primary producers
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $40,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 3, 2023
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF)
Funding for community agriculture, health, and education projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Support for whalesafe fishing gear innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Educational services
Timeline
Open Date : December 22, 2022
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Compensates New Brunswick producers for wildlife damage
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $35,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
NB, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Young Entrepreneur Loan
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Loans for youth-led agricultural or food-related business
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Young Farmers
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Loans for farmers under 40 years old
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
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Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Agricultural Stewardship Initiative
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
Cost-share funding for Ontario farm stewardship
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2026
Closing date : July 29, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Economic Infrastructure Program
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Supports major infrastructure projects boosting local and regional economies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2026
BC, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for inclusive agricultural capacity building
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Helps Nova Scotia food businesses meet food safety requirements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program
Government of Canada
Supports food safety and traceability improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Open Date : April 23, 2026
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Manitoba, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
RME Right by You Ag Society Grant
Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME)
Supports community projects led by agricultural societies
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies with market-focused projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : July 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports seafood market access through food safety support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : July 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenClosing Soon
Wine and Grape Industry Development Program
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for Nova Scotia wine and grape businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : July 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support for commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingSuspended
MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation
La Mitis RCM
Funding for revitalization and intermunicipal projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriScience Program – Clusters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Funding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
Eligible Funding
From $5,000,000 to $15,000,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for biofood exports - individual projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Export Group (GEA)
SEB supports Quebec agri-food export growth
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $100,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Open Date : May 20, 2025
Closing date : May 21, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financing for Québec exporters affected by new U.S. tariffs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial intelligence (AI)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports testing innovative AI prototypes for Canadian government needs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,300,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : June 27, 2025
Closing date : July 22, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : June 20, 2024
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Women Entrepreneur Program
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Support for women in agriculture and food businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports pork sector preparedness for African swine fever emergencies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriDiversity Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Closed support for inclusive agriculture projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports development of innovative agricultural risk management solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
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AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports development of new agricultural risk management tools
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : November 22, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PADAAR — Measure 4021 – Promotion of regional products
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports regional agri-food and farm development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW)
Government of Canada
Temporary hiring pathway for foreign workers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Timeline
Closing date : September 16, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgroPerformance – Stream 1 : Support for the agricultural sector in adopting agritechnologies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports Quebec farms adopting agritechnologies and priority equipment
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : January 12, 2026
Closing date : January 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports aquatic species at risk recovery and protection
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : July 14, 2023
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
ECO Canada (ECO)
Wage support for youth in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Management of companies and enterprises
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Closing date : April 13, 2026
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Prevention and Preparedness Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports preparedness and prevention strategies for African swine fever
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriInsurance
Agricorp, Government of New Brunswick
Bee colony protection against overwinter losses
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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Grant and FundingClosed
AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding for Quebec farms adopting agri-technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : January 12, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD), Government of Québec
Program supports climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Timeline
Closing date : September 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $300,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for biofood innovation and knowledge transfer
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $254,000
Up to 0.9% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for local marketing and agrotourism projects
Eligible Funding
From $7,000 to $50,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : June 26, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Craft Harbours Abandoned and Wrecked Vessels Removal Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funding to remove abandoned vessels from small craft harbours
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Government of Québec
Supports collaborative AI innovation for Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Dairy Direct Payment Program
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
Direct payments for eligible dairy producers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports proximity marketing and agritourism initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : June 26, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Regional agricultural environmental projects funding program in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Aquaculture Development
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Funds Indigenous communal aquaculture and fisheries business development
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Expansion and Diversification
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous fisheries business growth and diversification initiatives
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Visées program — Training
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM), Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ)
Funding for employee upskilling in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
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
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous-led conservation of aquatic species at risk
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports adoption of clean technologies in Canadian agriculture sector
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports aquatic ecosystem restoration projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : July 19, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund (AHRF)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous-led aquatic habitat restoration in Western Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services
Timeline
Closing date : May 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for Quebec food processing projects
Eligible Funding
From $7,500 to $150,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Closing date : June 20, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for soil health equipment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 120,000 $
Up to 0.65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous fisheries business development and capacity building
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Harvester Training
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Supports Indigenous fisheries training and operational skill development
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports agricultural innovation and testing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : June 25, 2025
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports youth hiring in agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 19,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : May 4, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Retrofits
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for non-emitting industrial retrofits reducing energy use and emissions
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
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Closing date : March 19, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Open Date : July 1, 2023
Closing date : September 5, 2023
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Financial assistance for forestry projects in Ontario
Eligible Funding
From $3,000,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : March 21, 2025
Closing date : April 29, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation
Genome Alberta
Supports collaborative genomics and AI research using Alberta agricultural datasets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : April 13, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grains Innovation Fund
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO)
Supports innovation and market growth for Ontario grain projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports stewardship for vulnerable species
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Timeline
Closing date : November 13, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Harnessing Agriculture for Research, Value-add Environmental Solutions, and Technology (HARVEST)
Genome Alberta
Support for Canadian agri-food clean biotechnology commercialization
Eligible Funding
From $350,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Greenhouse and tunnel development support for Quebec horticulture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 0.65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for agroenvironmental innovation and knowledge transfer
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 107,950 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for agro-environmental information outreach
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2018
Closing date : March 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Indigenous Partnerships for Species at Risk (IPSAR)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Supports Indigenous-led species-at-risk conservation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : November 13, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Timeline
Open Date : August 21, 2024
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Urban forestry plans and studies
Green Municipal Fund (GMF), Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Supports urban forestry planning and assessment to enable tree planting
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 175,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : May 6, 2026
Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriInvest — Quebec
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Savings account support for farm income risk
Eligible Funding
From $250 to $10,000
Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta Agricultural Societies Program
Government of Alberta
Funding for Alberta agricultural societies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 17,500 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : February 15, 2024
Closing date : February 15, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood market development program — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for collective market development
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $750,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : September 25, 2024
Closing date : October 29, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CRIBIQ — INNOV-R
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Collaborative projects to reduce greenhouse gases
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Timeline
Closing date : October 27, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Government of Québec
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Closing date : July 4, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities
Government of Québec
Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 275,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Timeline
Closing date : September 19, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial support for aspiring farmers
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Funding for aspiring farmers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 65,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Genome British Columbia — GeneSolve Program
Genome British Columbia
Supports genomics research to solve sector challenges in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
BC, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Génome Québec
Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutions
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Closing date : October 20, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovate BC — Ignite Program
Innovate BC, Government of British Columbia (BC)
Money to accelerate British Columbia innovation in natural resources and applied science
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Timeline
Open Date : July 8, 2024
Closing date : September 16, 2024
BC, Canada
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for Quebec quantum technology innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Timeline
Open Date : January 31, 2024
Closing date : May 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Open Date : December 8, 2025
Closing date : February 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for farm agro-environmental trials
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for greenhouse growth and modernization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Timeline
Closing date : June 27, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
MRC Abitibi-Ouest (MRC)
Repayable financing for local business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Special Projects Fund
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Support for collective projects in Charlevoix
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysis
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Funding for sustainable forest management projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2018
Closing date : March 31, 2021
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding in Agriculture in Canada

Vessel Loan Program

Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)

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

Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream

Water Program — On-farm water supply

Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants

Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund

Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

Young Entrepreneur Loan

Young Farmers

Discovery at scale.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

Economic Infrastructure Program

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Organizational Capacity Building Program

Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program

Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program

RME Right by You Ag Society Grant

Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety

Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program

Wine and Grape Industry Development Program

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

Your AI grant expert.

MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation

AgriScience Program – Clusters

Support for biofood exports - individual projects

Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)

Innovative Solutions Canada - Artificial intelligence (AI)

Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions

Women Entrepreneur Program

African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream

AgriDiversity Program

AgriRisk Initiatives - Microgrants Funding

Never miss an opportunity.

AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding

PADAAR — Measure 4021 – Promotion of regional products

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW)

AgroPerformance – Stream 1 : Support for the agricultural sector in adopting agritechnologies

Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)

ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR

Forest Innovation Program

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program

African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Prevention and Preparedness Stream

AgriInsurance

Data-driven strategy.

AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment

FAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec

Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects

Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1

Small Craft Harbours Abandoned and Wrecked Vessels Removal Program

Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship

Dairy Direct Payment Program

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2

Discovery at scale.

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Aquaculture Development

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Expansion and Diversification

Visées program — Training

Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)

Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream

Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund (AHRF)

FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2

MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.2

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Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Harvester Training

PADAAR — Measure 4051 – Innovation and testing

Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP)

Capital Retrofits

CRIBIQ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program (IFIT) — Business projects

Genomics Data Connect: Accelerating Agriculture Innovation

Grains Innovation Fund

Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk

Never miss an opportunity.

Harnessing Agriculture for Research, Value-add Environmental Solutions, and Technology (HARVEST)

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels