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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
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Experimental Acres

    Cost-based funding for licensed child care operators
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Centre Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Facade & Property Improvement Grant Program

    Funding for building façade and property upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project

    Emergency address signs for rural access points
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Ramara logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fence Bonus Policy

    Bonus for qualifying fences near municipal roads
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ramara, Ontario, Canada
  • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    First Nations Land Management

    Supports First Nations land governance under community laws
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Yukon, Canada
  • Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fish & Wildlife Grants

    Supports freshwater fish and wildlife conservation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 7, 2025
    BC, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Fonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie

    Support for first-time business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • From $8,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Cloridorme, Gaspe, Quebec
  • Grow-NY logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Food & Agriculture Startup Competition

    Competition for food and agtech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 1, 2026
    • Closing date : May 15, 2026
    Canada
  • Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Food Security and Supply Chain Fund

    Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 28, 2022
    • Closing date : August 30, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund (IPRF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Food Sovereignty Bundles

    Funding for Indigenous-led food sovereignty projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 28, 2025
    Canada
  • Gwaii Trust Society (GTS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Food Sovereignty Grant

    Supports sustainable local food security initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 1, 2025
    BC, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Food Ventures Program

    Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    NS, Canada
  • The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation (MCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    For applicants

    Support for system-changing initiatives across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Forest Operations Modernization Program

    Funding for forest operations modernization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Forestry Financing

    Support for forest business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Water Agency (CWA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Funding for the Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative

    Supports projects improving Fraser River Basin water quality and ecosystem health
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Inclusion Mission logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Funds to feed a child

    Support for food security and self-sufficiency
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Future Farmer Program

    Support for new farmers in Prince Edward Island
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 1, 2023
    • Closing date : April 15, 2024
    PE, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Gas Boiler Rebate

    Rebate for high-efficiency gas boiler installations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 45,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Greater Napanee logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Greater Napanee - Atura Power Community Development Fund

    Supports local community development initiatives in Greater Napanee
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program

    Funding for innovative wood-based construction projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 25, 2026
    • Closing date : April 27, 2026
    Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Green Jobs Internship Program

    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
    • Utilities
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Greening Partnership Grant

    Supports tree planting and stewardship on private Toronto land
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 15, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Growing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW)

    Supports watershed projects on working lands
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Canadian TREE Fund (CTF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Harold Van Dyke Memorial Bursary

    Financial support for arboriculture students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Efficiency Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heat Pads Incentive

    Funding for livestock heat pad upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Horizon Europe

    EU research and innovation funding programme
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 27, 2025
    Canada
  • Horse Rescue Fund (HRF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Horse Rescue Fund — General Funding

    Funding for equine care across Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Horticultural LED Lighting Rebates

    Rebates for horticultural LED lighting
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • County of Huron logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Huron Clean Water Project (HCWP)

    Funding for water quality stewardship projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Huron-Kinloss Downtown Improvement Program

    Matched funding for downtown business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    HVAC and building controls rebates

    Rebates for HVAC efficiency upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • IBM logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    IBM Sustainability Accelerator

    Support for sustainable technology solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2025
    Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Income Averaging for Forest Producers

    Income tax relief for forest producers
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indemnisation zoosanitaire

    Compensation for disease-control destruction orders
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Climate Action Grants

    Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 8, 2025
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Genome Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity Program – Ontario

    Indigenous genomics training and capacity support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 400,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 15, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 10, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 10, 2024
    • Closing date : August 21, 2024
    Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
    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
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Intellectual Property Ontario

    IP support and funding for Ontario applicants
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative

    Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2024
    • Closing date : November 19, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

    Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 23, 2024
    • Closing date : February 17, 2024
    NS, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Investment Line of Credit

    Guaranteed financing for agricultural investments
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • AQUAACTION logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Le programme aquaentrepreneur

    Commercial support for water technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Lever Loan Guarantee

    Support for new agricultural business start-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Limestone Trucking Assistance Program

    Funding for limestone trucking costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 32,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2024
    • Closing date : September 30, 2024
    NS, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Line of Credit

    Guaranteed line of credit for agricultural businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Grey County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Living Snow Fence Program

    Roadside snow control for rural landowners
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Loan Guarantees at Advantage Plus Rate

    Agricultural financing support with loan guarantees
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
    • Up to 0.5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Gordon Food Service logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Local Food Investment Fund

    Supports Ontario local food and agriculture projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Manitoba — Research and Innovation

    Funding for agriculture and agri-food R&D and innovation in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Manitoba, Canada