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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
  • Lactech logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector

    Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    • Closing date : March 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • AFDU Québec (AFDU) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec

    Scholarships for women at Université Laval
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Municipality of Brockton logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Brockton Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs

    Funding for Brockton property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • 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
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Building Sector Capacity, Growth and Competitiveness

    Supports agri-processing modernization and capacity growth in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 11, 2025
    • Closing date : October 9, 2025
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Municipality of Huron East logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Grants and Funding Opportunities

    Municipal funding for business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 23, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon

    Support for Quebec-Cameroon entrepreneurial cooperation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada's Digital Technology Cluster (DIGITAL) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals in Technology Leadership

    Supports digital tech commercialization and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Cameroon

    Funding for Québec student internships in Cameroon
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada - UK 2024-2025 multisector collaborative industrial research and development

    Canada-UK collaborative industrial R&D funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 16, 2025
    Canada
  • Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada United Small Business Relief Fund

    Support for safe reopening and digital growth
    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
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada-BC Flood Recovery Program for Food Security

    Flood recovery support for B.C. farms
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response Program

    Support for tariff-affected workers and employers
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program

    Loan guarantee for farmers and co-operatives
    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
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp Program

    Funding for wildlife habitat conservation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 18, 2025
    • Closing date : October 3, 2025
    Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program (CCSP) 2025-26

    Supports Boreal Caribou conservation projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 6, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Carrot Cache logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Carrot Cache Fund

    Funding for local food system projects in Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 9, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Chronic Wasting Disease Research Program

    Funding for collaborative CWD research in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 25, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • CIFQ (CIFQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CIFQ - Donations and sponsorships

    Support for forest industry outreach and education
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Foundation — Green Jobs

    Wage subsidies for youth internships 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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 28, 2025
    NS, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

    Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Climate focus area

    Support for climate solutions in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Improvement Funding

    Top-up funding for community improvement projects
    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
  • Township of King logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program

    Financial incentives for village core businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising

    Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 15, 2024
    • Closing date : October 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Interaction Program — Study projects

    Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 15, 2024
    • Closing date : October 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects

    Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 15, 2024
    • Closing date : October 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Compressed Air Equipment Rebates

    Rebates for compressed air equipment upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    Consulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)

    Funding for agricultural consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Lanaudière, Laval, Montreal, Quebec
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed

    Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)

    Support for small-scale natural resources research
    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
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Crop Damage Compensation

    Compensation for wildlife-related crop losses
    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
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Crown Land Pasture Association Invasive Weed Program

    Financial support for invasive weed control on Crown land
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250 to $50,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cullen Scholarships

    Scholarships for Ontario horticulture students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Sainte-Julie logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cultural Initiatives Support Grant Program

    Supports local cultural initiatives in Sainte-Julie
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Development Loan Guarantee

    Guaranteed financing for agricultural investment projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $100,000 to $15,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Danone Institute of North America logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative

    Support for sustainable food systems projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $60,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 13, 2024
    • Closing date : February 14, 2025
    Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Financial Assistance – Mitigation Project

    Disaster recovery support for eligible damages
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    NB, Canada
  • Manitoba Tax Assistance Office (TAO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) - Small Businesses

    Disaster support for Manitoba claimants
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)

    Financial support after a natural disaster
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • ECO Canada (ECO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    ECO Canada — Digital Skills for Youth

    Wage funding for environmental digital skills jobs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 18,000 $
    • Up to 80% 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 : November 6, 2023
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ecosystem Services Grant Program

    Supports ecosystem services conservation in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, Canada
  • Tree Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Edible Trees

    Support for edible tree planting in communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 1, 2025
    Canada
  • Township of Southwold logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Elgincentives

    Southwold community improvement funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Emergency On-Farm Support Fund

    Funding to improve farm health and safety
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 14, 2020
    • Closing date : February 26, 2021
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Farmers Award

    Recognizes young agricultural entrepreneurs in animal or plant production
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,500 to $7,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 19, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    SME-led clean technology funding in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $250,000 to $5,000,000
    • 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 : December 14, 2023
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Génome Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec

    Awards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchers
    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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 17, 2025
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Enbridge Gas logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Enbridge Gas Business & Industrial Energy Incentives

    Energy-saving incentives for commercial upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1

    Funding for nonprofit-led entrepreneurship and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 29, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program

    Supports farm environmental and climate resilience improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : May 31, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • CWB Welding Foundation (CWB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Equipment and Technology Advancement Program

    Support for modernizing school welding programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 28, 2025
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge

    Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call

    Supports One Health research on antimicrobial resistance treatment innovations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 600,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 24, 2026
    Canada
  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Evol — Conventional start-up loan

    Startup financing for eligible Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $450,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2024
    • Closing date : December 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada