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
RDAR — Producer Research and Evaluation Program (PREP)
On-farm research for Alberta producers
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Grant and FundingClosed
Bourse grand mérite - UPA de Beauce-Nord - UPA Chaudière-Appalaches
Scholarship for agronomy and agri-economics graduates
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp Program
Funding for wildlife habitat conservation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1
Funding for agricultural exhibitions in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
VERGE Capital — Breakthrough Fund
Loans for social enterprises in Southwestern Ontario
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan
Supports local business and property improvements
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming
Grant and FundingClosed
Program for financial contributions to the ecological transition
Support non-profit projects advancing urban resilience and sustainability.
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
Grant and FundingClosed
Wolf and Coyote Control By-law and Nuisance Beaver By-law
Compensation for wildlife control services
Other SupportOpen
Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment
Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingClosed
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF)
Funds projects developing tools and training to prevent workplace harassment and violence
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon
Support for Quebec-Cameroon entrepreneurial cooperation
Grant and FundingArchived
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Grant and FundingClosed
Perennial Crop Development Establishment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Chronic Wasting Disease Research Program
Funding for collaborative CWD research in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Québec
Supports farm income stabilization during financial downturns
Grant and FundingClosed
Structural Projects Policy
Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
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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.
Other SupportOpen
Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)
Ontario grain dealer and elevator protection
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Rebate Program
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Money for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness
Supports agri-processing sector modernization, growth, and sustainability in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé
Support for fisheries business development
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal
Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)
Support for small-scale natural resources research
Grant and FundingOpen
Community Conservation Fund
Supports community-led conservation for fish and wildlife
Grant and FundingOpen
The Land for Wildlife Fund
Conservation land acquisition for fish and wildlife habitat
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A
Funding for climate training in the bio-food sector
Grant and FundingClosed
RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Supports new on-farm climate practices
Grant and FundingClosed
Wildlife Damage Compensation Regulation, M.R. 20/98
Compensation for wildlife-related farm losses
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingOpen
Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program
Funding for innovative wood-based multi-unit residential building projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)
Energy funding for Alberta industry
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Grant and FundingClosed
Grants to organizations for animal welfare
Funding for innovative animal welfare projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultivating biodiversity in agricultural environments
Support biodiversity improvements in agricultural wildlife habitats
Grant and FundingClosed
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF)
Funding for manufacturing growth and modernization
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program
Supports Nova Scotia producers in achieving food safety standards
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes
Interest rate relief for agricultural businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Scotiabank — Credit Line for agriculture
Revolving credit for seasonal agricultural operating expenses
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Financial incentives for property and business improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program
Supports small-scale food and beverage equipment purchases in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpen
CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
Grant and FundingClosed
Business Grants and Funding Opportunities
Municipal funding for business and property improvements
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)
Incentivizes veterinarians to practice in underserved Ontario areas
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm water supply
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Supports agricultural producers in adopting improved water management practices
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations
Supports research and innovation in Quebec's biofood sector
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
Support for first-time business start-up and growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada
Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Connect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Financial incentives for property improvement and development
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario
Indigenous genomics training and capacity support
Other SupportTax CreditsClosed
Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs
Property tax relief for eligible Ontario landowners
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3
Funding for sectoral agricultural exhibitions
Grant and FundingOpen
Lands and Economic Development Services Program
Supports Indigenous economic development and sustainable land management
Grant and FundingOpen
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Supports residual fibre utilization projects
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-food Development Support Program
Financial support for agri-food projects in La Mitis
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Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices
Grant and FundingClosed
Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program
Financial support for agriculture sector development projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding
Supports cultural projects and organizations promoting diversity and reconciliation
Grant and FundingClosed
Species Conservation Program
Funding for habitat and species conservation activities in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1
Support for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
The BRANDT Foundation Grant Program
Funding for food security and agricultural education
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Rapid Response to Business Development Initiative (RRBDI)
Support for Ontario agri-business sales opportunities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Growing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW)
Supports watershed projects on working lands
Grant and FundingClosed
Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Restores critical caribou habitat in British Columbia
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Local Beef Processing Program
Funding for local beef processing projects in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpen
Protecting habitats – Municipal and school taxes component
Support for municipal and school property taxes
Grant and FundingOpen
Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant
Supports community food systems resilience to climate change
Grant and FundingClosed
Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program
Supports regional tourism offer development projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
The contest - recognition of agricultural entrepreneurs in Quebec
Recognition for Quebec agricultural entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingClosed
Programme Innov'Action agroalimentaire 2018-2023
Financial support for industry-impacting agro-food projects addressing COVID-19 issues.
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
Supports local cultural projects with funding to promote community identity and access
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food
Supports scalable sustainable food systems projects and research
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
Grant and FundingClosed
Hunter-Killed or Injured Livestock Regulation, M.R. 26/88 R
Compensation for hunter-caused livestock damage
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