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.
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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
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1
Funding for poultry and/or egg producers
Grant and FundingArchived
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2
Supports poultry and egg producers’ on-farm modernization and sustainability investments
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
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Québec
Supports farm income stabilization during financial downturns
Grant and FundingOpen
On-Farm Efficiency Program
Supports environmental efficiency in agricultural operations in Alberta
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Cost-share support for competitive grape and fruit replanting
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment – Locate Stream
Supports businesses relocating operations to Northern Ontario for economic growth
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
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
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
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
Supports biofood sector training on climate change resilience
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2
Supports public awareness and youth engagement in agriculture exhibitions
Grant and FundingOpen
FESBC — 2025-27 Fibre Utilization Funding
Supports innovative fibre utilization projects on BC provincial crown land
Grant and FundingOpen
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
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program
Funding for sustainable land use and biodiversity innovation initiatives
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Accelerator program for entrepreneurs in Alberta
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Grants in agriculture provide essential funding for farmers to innovate and adopt sustainable practices. These financial aids support the growth and resilience of the agricultural sector.
Grant and FundingOpen
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices
Grant and FundingOpen
Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding
Supports cultural projects and organizations promoting diversity and reconciliation
Grant and FundingClosed
Island Community Food Security Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for food literacy and security projects in Prince Edward Island
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund – Stream 1
Support for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding for Prince Edward Island to commercialize new food products
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Funding for forest sector studies
Grant and FundingClosed
Caribou Habitat Restoration Grants
Restores critical caribou habitat in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
Protecting habitats – Municipal and school taxes component
Support for municipal and school property taxes
Grant and FundingClosed
Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program
Supports regional tourism offer development projects
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 FundingOpen
Seeding Food Innovation Grants
Seed funding for sustainable food innovation research
Grant and FundingOpen
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Grant and FundingClosed
United Way Greater Toronto - Jane Finch Community Action Grants
Supports neighborhood-focused community initiatives in Jane Finch
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Supports short-term cultural projects to increase tourism and revenue
Grant and FundingOpen
Waterloo Region International Plowing Match Fund Grants
Supports projects in agriculture, health, and education in Waterloo Region
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Springford Family Foundation
Support for community initiatives in the Oceanside region
Grant and FundingArchived
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Supports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Aquaculture Loan Program
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpen
CAAIN — Livestock Innovation Program 2024
Advancing livestock efficiency through technological innovation and research
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