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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.

122 programs
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ecosystem Services Grant Program

    Government of Alberta
    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)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 1, 2027 · Closing date : September 16, 2027
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Emerging Innovators Challenge

    Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ERA — 2025 Industrial Transformation Challenge

    Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
    Transformative industrial decarbonization projects in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $15,000,000 · 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Farm Technology Program

    Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Funds for Alberta farmers to adopt innovative technology
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Growing Greenhouses Program

    Government of Alberta
    Supports greenhouse and vertical farm upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    From $125,000 to $4,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Alberta, Canada

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  • Efficiency Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Heat Pads Incentive

    Efficiency Manitoba
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Department of Agriculture of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Food Systems Capital

    Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
    Capital support for Indigenous food system projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program

    Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Support for irrigation infrastructure development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program

    Government of Saskatchewan
    Supports efficient irrigation system upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $50,000 · Up to 30.000002% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Manitoba — Research and Innovation

    Government of Manitoba, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    On-Farm Efficiency Program

    Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA)
    Funding for efficient farm technology adoption
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $150,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Pre-Approved Food Safety and Traceability Equipment Program

    Government of Canada
    Supports food safety and traceability improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada

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  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP)

    Government of Alberta
    Supports collaborative projects for sustainable rangeland management in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0

    Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)
    Cost-shared Alberta agricultural research support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Alberta, Canada
  • Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RME Right by You Ag Society Grant

    Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME)
    Supports agricultural society initiatives in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) logo
    Grant 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
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Alberta, 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
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatchewan, Canada