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Grants for Food Processing Available in Canada

Canada’s food processing industry is a vital part of the nation’s agricultural sector, driving economic growth, creating jobs, and fostering innovation. To support this dynamic industry, various food processing grants and funding programs are available, designed to help businesses thrive, innovate, and meet the evolving needs of the market. This article delves into the diverse funding opportunities available for food processors, highlighting the types of grants, eligibility criteria, and the process to access these resources.

279 programs
  • Aliments du Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Individual Market Access Support (SIAM)

    Support for Quebec food processors expanding market access
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Productivity

    Supports investment projects for growth and productivity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Natural Products Canada (NPC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fast-Track to Financing Program

    Funding to engage an expert
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Natural Products Canada (NPC) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Access to Talent Program

    Wage subsidies for biologically-based innovation companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Hydro-Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Innovative Projects Program

    Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capitale-Innovation

    Supports innovative product development and commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 27, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    iVisit

    Enables SMEs to solve innovation challenges with research expertise
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec City — Major projects

    Funding for major investment projects in Quebec City
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Investment and Growth Fund

    Funding for major private investment in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Bioenergy

    Financing and support for biomethanization projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Trade Disruption Customer Support program

    Financing support for agri-food businesses affected by trade
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Guidance grants

    Strategic consulting support for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Alizés Awards

    Awards recognizing Canadian agri-food export excellence and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Économique — Sustainable transition

    Supports sustainable business transitions in Laval
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $25,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition

    Financial support for industrial digital transformation and productivity improvement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • Foodpreneur Advantage logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    The Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program

    Hybrid program for food and beverage businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Biofood market development program — Component 2

    Support for collective market development
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $750,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    DEL — Business Acquisition Loan

    Financing for business acquisition and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 9, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval économique — Tech shift – Manufacturing: Component Equipment

    Supports manufacturing digital transformation through equipment investments
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Filaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Mosaic Fund

    Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Abitibi-Ouest logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund

    Support for business digital transformation
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $5,000 · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Bécancour logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component

    Term financing for business growth and acquisitions
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $75,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Bécancour logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Bécancour — Local solidarity funds (FLS)

    Loans for Bécancour businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Bellechasse logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)

    Financing for Bellechasse agri-food businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Montcalm logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

    Funding for first-business startups and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS

    Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 1, 2023
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC des Chenaux logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

    Funding for innovative business diversification projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund

    Funding for young entrepreneurs and business succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 11,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : November 23, 2021
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Granit logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC du Granit — FIL

    Financing to support local business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 3% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

    Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)

    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement

    Support for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
    Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $40,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Les Moulins logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Mascouche, Terrebonne, Quebec
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)

    Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan

    Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : June 1, 2024 · Closing date : June 1, 2032
    Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
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  • Protein Industries Canada (PIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Protein Industries Canada — Artificial Intelligence

    AI co-investment for plant-based agrifood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

    Support for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

    Support for commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

    Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

    Financing for business succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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  • NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rural Vitality Fund – Automation and Digital Practices

    Financial support for rural businesses advancing automation and digitalization
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $5,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-Food Innovation

    Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream

    Support for agri-food sector market and supply chain challenges
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    AgriInnovation Program Stream C: Enabling Commercialization and Adoption

    Supports agri-food innovation commercialization and adoption
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit

    Pre-commercial agriculture innovation funding
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Invest Nova Scotia logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    AscendBio

    Scale industrial biotech and agritech in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Cape Breton, NS, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Closing date : March 1, 2028
    Quebec, Canada
  • Municipality of Brockton logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Brockton Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs

    Funding for Brockton property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit

    Money to future-proof your non-profit in Northern Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

    Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Centre for Women in Business logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Centre for Women in Business

    Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 6, 2024
    NS, Canada
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  • FortisBC logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Commercial Energy Assessment Program

    Free energy assessment for eligible businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Real estate and rental and leasing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Efficiency Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Commercial Energy Audit Program

    Incentives for commercial energy audits
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 12,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Compétivert — Investment Matching Solution

    Funding to boost growth of businesses in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 27, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business

    Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

    Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 28, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Georgina logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Development Charges Incentive Program

    Development charge deferrals for qualifying projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 1, 2026
    Georgina, Ontario, Canada
  • District3 logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

    District 3 Innovation Center — Launch & Grow

    Montréal innovation hub
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Emerging Opportunities Program

    Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Farm Credit Canada (FCC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Food & Beverage Financing

    Financing for food and beverage production or processing
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Food Processing Growth Fund (FPG)

    Supports scaling BC food processors for productivity and growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $1,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 26, 2023
    BC, Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    NS, Canada
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  • Ontario Ministry of Finance logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment

    Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

    Refundable tax credit for maritime job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Growth Community Improvement Plan

    Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Got any questions about food processing grants in Canada?

Learn more about how to apply for grants for food processing

What criteria does the Ministry of Agriculture use to determine eligible projects for food processing grants?

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries uses specific criteria to determine project eligibility for food processing grants. Projects must align with the Ministry’s strategic priorities, such as innovation, sustainable agricultural practices, and improving food safety. Eligible projects should demonstrate a clear benefit to the agri-food sector, contribute to the modernization of food processing facilities, and promote sustainable farming practices. The focus is on supporting initiatives that drive economic growth, enhance food safety, and improve the overall efficiency of the food sector. Additionally, the project must be led by a legally registered business in Quebec and contribute positively to the local economy.

What funding streams are available to companies in the food sector to support their development?

Companies in the food sector have access to several funding streams to support their development, including grant funding, cost-shared programs, and investment incentives. Key funding programs include the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, which offers cost-shared funding for projects that enhance agricultural productivity, promote sustainable practices, and drive market development. Additionally, specific programs like the Food Processing Growth Fund provide financial support for businesses looking to modernize equipment, enhance production capabilities, and improve product quality. These funding opportunities are designed to help food businesses scale, innovate, and meet evolving market demands.

How can grants contribute to innovation in food processing projects?

Grants play a pivotal role in driving innovation within the food processing industry by providing financial support for the adoption of new technologies, such as agri-tech, automation, and advanced manufacturing techniques. This funding helps offset the costs associated with research and development (R&D), pilot projects, and the implementation of innovative processes that improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. By lowering the financial barriers to innovation, grants enable companies to explore new product lines, enhance food safety, and adopt sustainable manufacturing practices that meet consumer expectations and industry standards.

What types of expenses are considered eligible for companies in the food sector under the grant program?

Eligible expenses under food processing grant programs typically include costs associated with purchasing new equipment, facility upgrades, research and development, staff training, and obtaining certifications related to food safety and quality. Funding can also cover costs linked to implementing sustainable farming practices, reducing waste, and enhancing energy efficiency within food processing operations. These eligible expenses are designed to help businesses improve their operational efficiency, reduce costs, and align with the strategic goals of various funding programs that promote economic growth and innovation in the food sector.