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Agriculture Grants and Funding in Saskatchewan

This directory supports funding searches for agricultural operations, organizations, and projects in Saskatchewan. Compare applicant type, commodity or activity, operation stage, project purpose, season, eligible costs, evidence, and timing. Refine the results by primary production, processing, technology, sustainability, water, equipment, workforce, market development, or rural community needs when those themes are more specific.

38 programs
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Animal Health and Biosecurity Program

    Government of Saskatchewan
    Biosecurity and welfare rebates for sheep and goats
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $15,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 1, 2028
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saskatchewan – Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program (RALP)

    Government of Saskatchewan
    Support for resilient agricultural land practices
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $200,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 1, 2028
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)

    Government of Saskatchewan
    Tax incentive for IP commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : June 30, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ag-West Bio – Technology Commercialization Investment Fund

    Government of Saskatchewan, Ag-West Bio
    Loans or equity for Saskatchewan bioscience and agtech commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $300,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)

    Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Awareness funding for modern agriculture outreach
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $50,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 1, 2027
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AgriStability — Ontario

    Agricorp, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Income support for large farming income declines
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Alberta, Ontario, PE, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Canada-Saskatchewan Workforce Tariff Response

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Saskatchewan
    Supports tariff-impacted workers through training
    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. (SIEF) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Commercial/Agriculture Loans

    Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. (SIEF)
    Development loans for First Nation businesses in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Crown Land Pasture Association Invasive Weed Program

    Government of Saskatchewan
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate

    Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Rebates for agricultural water infrastructure in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $75,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 1, 2028
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval

    Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Rebates for agricultural water projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $150,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : February 1, 2028
    Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    NRC — Plant growth research facilities

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Plant growth facilities in Saskatoon
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Prairie Agtech Validation Program

    Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN)
    Supports prairie agtech validation with producers and research experts
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
    Support for innovation ecosystems across the Prairie provinces
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Predation Compensation

    Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)
    Compensation for predator-related livestock losses
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) in the Prairie Provinces

    Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Government of Canada
    Support for responsible AI commercialization and adoption
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    SaskJobs — Employer Services

    Government of Saskatchewan
    Workforce support for Saskatchewan 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Tanya Howe Damsgaard Memorial Scholarship logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    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
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  • Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    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
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Alberta, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Water Security Agency (WSA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agricultural Water Management Fund

    Water Security Agency (WSA)
    Cost-shared support for responsible drainage projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Saskatchewan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Agtech Growth Fund

    Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan (IS)
    Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saskatchewan, Canada

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  • Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Crop Damage Compensation

    Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC)
    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 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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  • SaskCulture logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding

    SaskCulture
    Funding for cultural projects in Saskatchewan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Wholesale trade, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Saskatchewan, 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
  • 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

Questions about agriculture funding in Saskatchewan

Practical guidance on applicants, operations, seasons, projects, costs, evidence, and related searches.

Which Saskatchewan agriculture applicants should use this directory?

The route can help producers, farms, ranches, processors, agricultural businesses, producer groups, research organizations, Indigenous organizations, and eligible partnerships start a search. Sources may distinguish new and established operations, primary production and processing, or individual and collaborative projects. Confirm the applicant’s structure, Saskatchewan activity, ownership, revenue, and project role.

How should an agricultural operation describe itself before searching?

Record the commodities or services, land or facilities, production scale, business stage, markets, workforce, ownership, and current constraints. Separate primary production, processing, storage, distribution, research, and service activities. A clear operating profile helps identify whether a provincial agriculture route, a sector-specific search, or a broader business funding category is the better starting point.

How should Saskatchewan farm seasons shape project timing?

Map application, approval, procurement, construction, installation, training, and reporting against seeding, growing, harvest, livestock, and weather constraints relevant to the operation. Build contingencies for supplier lead times and short work windows. Do not assume costs incurred before a decision are eligible, even when the agricultural calendar creates operational pressure.

What details define a fundable Saskatchewan agriculture project?

Describe the operational problem or opportunity, baseline, proposed activities, equipment or practices, responsible team, suppliers or partners, budget, schedule, and measurable result. Explain whether the work improves productivity, processing, resilience, water use, soil health, animal care, safety, labour, market access, or value creation. Keep ordinary operating expenses separate from project costs.

Which Saskatchewan agriculture project costs should be itemized?

Separate equipment, installation, construction, materials, technology, professional advice, testing, training, project labour, travel, permits, and measurement costs. Provide quantities, quotes, and a connection to the expected operational result. Check the treatment of used equipment, leases, land, routine inputs, livestock, taxes, owner labour, maintenance, and expenses incurred before approval.

What evidence can strengthen an agriculture funding application?

Useful evidence can include production records, field or facility information, financial statements, market demand, environmental measurements, supplier quotes, technical assessments, permits, partner commitments, risk controls, and projected operational results. Select evidence that establishes the baseline, supports the proposed method, and shows the applicant can complete, finance, operate, and measure the project.

Does a Saskatchewan agriculture directory match confirm eligibility?

No. A match indicates alignment with the selected province and agriculture theme in available directory data. Final eligibility can depend on applicant structure, commodity, operation size, location, project activity, eligible costs, timing, permits, environmental requirements, financial capacity, and assessment criteria. Verify all current source conditions before ordering equipment or starting work.

How can a Saskatchewan farm define a resilience investment?

Start with a documented exposure such as drought, excess moisture, energy use, soil condition, storage loss, or production variability. Describe the practice or asset, the baseline, and the result it can influence. Include maintenance, training, and an adverse-season scenario. Avoid claiming that one investment removes climate risk; show how it reduces a specific operational vulnerability.

What buyer evidence supports an agricultural project in Saskatchewan?

Use purchase interest, contracts, processor requirements, grade specifications, delivery windows, or credible demand forecasts. Explain volume, quality, storage, and transportation assumptions. Then connect the project to the requirement it helps meet. A large market estimate is less persuasive than proof that the operation can deliver the expected product under Saskatchewan production conditions.

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