Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

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. View Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)'s website for more information.

57 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support for Indigenous-led bison stewardship
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports community food security through local infrastructure
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Local food security infrastructure support
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 13, 2025
Closing date : March 1, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports food distribution to food-insecure communities
Eligible Funding
From $3,000,000 to $15,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 19, 2026
Closing date : July 9, 2026
Canada
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
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 2, 2024
Closing date : November 30, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wine Sector Support Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports licensed wineries adapting to industry challenges
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 5, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2
Government of British Columbia (BC), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Business consultant for Indigenous entrepreneurs in B.C.
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
BC, Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative

Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects

Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Small Scale Projects

Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream

Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative

Wine Sector Support Program

B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program – Stream 2