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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.

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  • Alberta Innovates logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) — Project Readiness

    Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Funding for manufacturing growth projects in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • Internet Society Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BOLT Grant Program

    Internet Society Foundation
    Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bringing Circularity to Life in the Bioeconomy: From Envisioning to Planning

    Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ)
    Supports feasibility studies for innovative circular economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Buy BC Partnership Program — Industry Associations, Boards or Councils

    Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $75,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives

    Government of British Columbia (BC)
    Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for bilateral cooperation projects Quebec-Cameroon

    Government of Québec
    Support for Quebec-Cameroon entrepreneurial cooperation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost Your Business Technology — Digital Advisors

    Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Call for Digital Advisors to support SMEs adopting new technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Canada-Japan Corporate Co-innovation Program

    National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    Canada-Japan co-innovation support for SMEs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada

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  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)

    Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
    Support for seafood technology adoption in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 99,900 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NB, Canada
  • Circular Québec logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Circular Initiatives Awards

    Circular Québec
    Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
    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, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Connexion Laurentides logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Connexion Laurentides - Innovation subsidies

    Connexion Laurentides
    Innovation support for new products and services
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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  • Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)

    Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
    Innovation support for dairy processors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • FortisBC logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Direct Contact Water Heater Rebates

    FortisBC
    Rebates for industrial direct contact water heaters
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, 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
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy efficiency for industry – Industrial Facility Track

    Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    Supports energy efficiency upgrades for Canadian industrial facilities
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • ventureLAB logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

    ventureLAB
    Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
    Support for Canadian dairy sector investments
    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
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Export+ Fund

    Laval Economique
    Funding for Laval export expansion projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Food Security and Supply Chain Fund

    Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Humami Center logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Humami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions

    Humami Center
    Supports Quebec companies for institutional market adaptation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • IBM logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    IBM Sustainability Accelerator

    IBM
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
  • Impact Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Impact Canada - Deep Space Food Challenge

    Impact Canada, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    Food technology challenge for space missions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Impact Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Impact Canada - Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies (Streams C and D)

    Impact Canada
    Supports innovative food waste reduction technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    InnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future

    Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program

    Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
    Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

    Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)

    Government of Ontario, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
    Funding for agri-food labour force solutions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • 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

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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative

    Government of Ontario
    Support for market diversification and trade resilience
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Matching Investment Fund

    Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
    Funding for dairy product development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    NGen — Cluster Building Project

    Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
    Funding for collaborative advanced manufacturing clusters
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund

    Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
    Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $1,125,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative – Pilot and Demonstration Stream (2024)

    Government of Ontario
    Supports Ontario agri-food pilot projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative

    Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA)
    Funding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PacifiCan — Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-profit

    Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    Closed funding for business growth in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · 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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Post-Farm Food Safety Program

    Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)
    Funding for food safety improvements in BC
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    BC, Canada

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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Supports PEI potato sector modernization and diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    PE, 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
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies

    Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
    Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
    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, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B

    Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
    Climate-focused support for biofood research and tools
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $330,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Protein Industries Canada (PIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Protein Industries Canada — Capacity Building

    Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
    Supporting collaborative plant protein sector projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $150,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recruitment, Retention and Innovative Skills

    Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
    Workforce funding for agriculture and food projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support

    Government of Canada
    Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Canada
  • Initia Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

    Initia Foundation
    Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Food Processor Scale-Up Program (SFPS)

    Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
    Supports small food processors to scale up operations
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $150,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, 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
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Summer Student Farm Worker Bursary

    Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
    Summer bursaries for student farm and fisheries work
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,500 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
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  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support

    Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
    Funding for sector growth and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3

    Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
    Support for certification of designated products
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Surplus Food Rescue Program

    Government of Canada
    Supports surplus food redistribution in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada

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  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)

    Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Bioenterprise Canada
    Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $100,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food

    Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
    Funding for agri-food innovation in northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products

    Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
    Funding for innovative northern Ontario agri-food projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement

    Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
    Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

    Quebec City
    Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

    Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
    Supports local beef processing in Nova Scotia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative
    NS, Canada
  • Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Workforce Analysis and Planning Program (WAPP)

    Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
    Funding for BC workforce research and planning
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Capital Synergie

    Investissement Québec (IQ)
    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada