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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
AgriCompetitiveness Program
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
Canada Pavilion Program
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
AgriDiversity Program
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
AgriInnovate Program
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
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
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
Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken
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
AgriInsurance
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
Youth Employment and Skills Program
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
AgriInvest
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
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects
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
Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters
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
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
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
AgriCommunication Program
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
Livestock Tax Deferral Provision
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
AgriMarketing Program
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 Brand
Other SupportOpen

Canada Brand

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
"Product of Canada" branding
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations
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
Indigenous Pathfinder Service
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
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program  —  Stream 2
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
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit
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
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association
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
AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profit
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
Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Research and Innovation
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
Advance Payments Program (Agriculture)
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
Wine Sector Support Program
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
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
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
Kosher and Halal Investment Program
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
AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizations
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
AgriAssurance Program — Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
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
AgriStability
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
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program
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
Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)
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
Agricultural Technology Transfer and Licencing
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
Agricultural Climate Solutions
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
AgriMarketing Program — Kosher and Halal Investment
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
Price Pooling Program
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
Farm Debt Mediation Service
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
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) —  Stream 1
Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Canada