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Agriculture Grants and Funding in the Canadian Prairies

Across the Canadian Prairies, agricultural funding spans federal and provincial programs supporting grain, livestock, horticulture, and agri‑food processing. Businesses can leverage Sustainable CAP funding, risk‑management programs, climate action incentives, and market development support. This page explains program types, eligibility, and practical application steps for farms and processors of all sizes.

112 programs available
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    STIP — Resource Road Program

    Government of Alberta
    Funding for municipal resource road infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 30, 2023
    Alberta, Canada
  • Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Stocker Loan Program

    Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)
    Short-term livestock financing for Manitoba producers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI)

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Energy funding for Alberta industry
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • 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 : March 31, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Tanya Howe Damsgaard Memorial Scholarship logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tanya Howe Damsgaard Memorial Scholarship

    Tanya Howe Damsgaard Memorial Scholarship
    Annual scholarship for post-secondary students
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Souris River Watershed District (SRWD) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Water Storage Program

    Souris River Watershed District (SRWD)
    Full-cost support for water storage projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Western Cash Advance Program

    Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA)
    Cash advances for Western producers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wildlife Damage Claims

    Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)
    Wildlife damage compensation and prevention support
    Eligible Funding
    • From $150 to $5,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Agri-Food and Bioindustrial Innovation Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Funding for agri-food and bioindustrial innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Bioenergy and Circular Economy

    Alberta Innovates
    Supports bioenergy and circular innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Clean Resources

    Alberta Innovates
    Clean innovation support for Alberta projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
    • Up to 25% 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
  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Grant and FundingArchived

    Alberta Innovates — Land and Biodiversity Program

    Alberta Innovates
    Support for sustainable land and biodiversity innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, Canada