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
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Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Feeder Loan Guarantee Program
Government-backed livestock financing for Alberta feeders
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Certification Rebate Program
Funding to help farms become certified organic
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Hydro Solar and Battery Rebate Program
Rebates for residential solar and battery systems
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants
Supports Indigenous community food security initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Supports PEI livestock productivity and sustainability
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Economic Development Program - Arts Component
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Supports arts projects stimulating economic development in the sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)
Supports Indigenous capacity building in food systems and agriculture in BC
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Funding to address agribusiness market and regulatory requirements
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Agriculture Technology Innovation R&D Partnering Delegation to Brazil
Supports Canadian agtech SMEs in R&D collaboration with Brazil
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Food Systems Grants
Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
Grant and FundingClosed
IBM Sustainability Accelerator
Supports tech-driven sustainability solutions for stressed communities
Grant and FundingOpen
New Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new building projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide aux projets - Accueil
Supports cultural and communication project development in Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development
Canada-UK collaborative R&D projects for commercialization potential
Other SupportOpen
CCC — International Prime Contractor
Help Canadian businesses win more government business abroad
Grant and FundingClosed
Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills
Workforce funding for agriculture and food projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports PEI agriculture research and innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval
Rebate for farm well decommissioning
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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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Funding for local and regional development projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 2
Cost-shared funding for agricultural water infrastructure
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Rivière carbonée
Riparian buffer carbon compensation for agriculture
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Cash Advance Program
Low-interest and interest-free cash advances for farm working capital
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Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Rockies Grizzly Bear Conservation Grant
Supports grizzly bear conservation in the Northern Rockies
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Development Fund
Money for agricultural industry research in Saskatchewan
Grant and FundingOpen
Multi-Species Research and Development Fund
Non-repayable support for aquaculture R&D
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
Financing for business growth and succession
Grant and FundingClosed
Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)
Cost-share funding for poultry biosecurity improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriStability
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Government of Canada, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), Agricorp, La Financière agricole (FADQ), Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
Insurance to protect farming operations
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund
Funding for Canadian manufacturers of whalesafe gear
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
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Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit
Funding for kosher and halal certification
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PISAQ – Stream 1
Support for veterinary service delivery
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Funding for innovative northern Ontario agri-food projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
Support for safe reopening and digital growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
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Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Credit Lines
Loans for agriculture, agribusiness and food & beverage businesses
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus
Support for sustainable farm investments
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
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund — Community Planning & Engagement
Funding for Indigenous cannabis projects in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Awareness funding for modern agriculture outreach
Grant and FundingOpen
N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for Indigenous agricultural businesses in NB
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP)
Supports rural economic development in British Columbia
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Commercialization support for sustainable SMEs
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources
Fosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.3
Funding for Quebec fisheries and aquaculture projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Genome Funding Opportunities
Funding for genomics research and innovation in BC
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Emerging Innovators Challenge
SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
Grant and FundingClosed
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Funding to increase international agrimarket opportunities
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings
Cost-shared support for agri-food energy efficiency
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Funding for strategic sector research in the Northwest Territories
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Commercial Deep Energy Retrofit Program
Energy incentives for major building retrofits
Grant and FundingClosed
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Other SupportOpen
The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters
Income support for Cree harvesting families
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2
Funding for poultry and egg farm investments
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
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Grant and FundingOpen
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Supports efficient irrigation system upgrades
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Financial support for private forest improvement
Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) – Non-Profit Organizations
Disaster recovery support for nonprofits
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Perth County Stewardship Program
Funding for rural conservation projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses
Disaster aid for Manitoba small businesses
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Non-repayable funding for local economic development
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program
Compensation for wildlife damage to livestock
Grant and FundingClosed
AgriCommunication Program
Funding to promote consumer awareness of Canadian agriculture
Grant and FundingClosed
2023 Open Call: Automation, Digital Technologies, and Demonstration in Agri-Food Production
Money for agri-food sector technological advancements
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Subsidy for stocking and shipping food and non-food items
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Grant and FundingClosed
Coyote Predation Compensation Program
Reimbursement for nuisance coyotes taken
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Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program
Matched funding for downtown business improvements
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund
Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
Grant and FundingOpen
Agricultural Climate Solutions
Funding for farmer-led projects that fight climate change
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees
Financing for commercial fishing activities in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpen
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — For-profit
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Northern Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation
Supports agri-food innovation and efficiency
Grant and FundingClosed
Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers
Funding to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices in Saskatchewan.
Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
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