Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is a pivotal government department focused on supporting and advancing Canada's agricultural sector through grants and funding programs for innovation and sustainability. Key initiatives like the AgriScience and AgriInnovate Programs aid businesses and non-profits in research, development, and the commercialization of new agricultural technologies and practices.
38 opportunities available

Grant and FundingClosed
AgriCompetitiveness Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding to build capacity in the agricultural sector
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Pavilion Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports Canadian exporters at major international food trade shows
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriDiversity Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriInnovate Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Repayable contributions for agri-sector innovation projects
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for agriculture and agri-food industry support organizations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Promotional funds for chicken and turkey farmers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Other SupportOpen
AgriInsurance
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Provides cost-shared insurance to protect producers from production losses
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Wage subsidy for agricultural organizations
Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $14,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Saskatchewan, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriInvest
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Boosts community food security and local food accessibility
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $150,000 to $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Agri-food international trade assistance
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $500,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
AgriCommunication Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding to promote consumer awareness of Canadian agriculture
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Livestock Tax Deferral Provision
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Tax deferral for livestock producers in some Atlantic regions
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for agriculture and agri-food SME export activities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada

Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding to increase international agrimarket opportunities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
Indigenous Pathfinder Service
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Advice about business support and opportunities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for young poultry and/or egg producers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports kosher and halal meat industry standards
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for agriculture and agri-food health and safety systems
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Canada
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
Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Money to develop or improve agricultural technology
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Advance Payments Program (Agriculture)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Cash advances for farmers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Wine Sector Support Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supports Canadian wineries in adapting to industry challenges
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Supporting kosher and halal red meat quality assurance systems
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $350,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Kosher and Halal Investment Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Improves efficiency in Canada's kosher and halal meat sector
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for pre-commercial agriculture and agri-food science
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding to address agribusiness market and regulatory requirements
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
AgriStability
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Insurance to protect farming operations
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Loan guarantee for farmers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for supply-managed sectors facilities improvements
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Canada

Other SupportOpen
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Licence government agricultural technologies
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Agricultural Climate Solutions
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for farmer-led projects that fight climate change
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding to enhance Canadian kosher and halal meat exports
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $2,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Price Pooling Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Price guarantee for agricultural products
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada

Expert AdviceOpen
Farm Debt Mediation Service
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Financial counselling and mediation for farmers in financial difficulty.
Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding for poultry and/or egg producers
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada