Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) is a framework designed to enhance sustainability and innovation in Canada's agricultural sector by fostering collaboration among governments, industry, and communities. It provides grants and funding to support businesses and non-profits in adopting environmentally friendly practices and pursuing research and development, ensuring economic viability and environmental resilience.
61 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriDiversity Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Food Safety and Growth Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Enhance food safety systems, adopt new technologies, and drive sector growth
Eligible Funding
- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

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

Grant and FundingClosed
Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation
La Financière agricole (FADQ)Supports sustainable agricultural practices in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $1,500 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers
Government of SaskatchewanFunding to demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices in Saskatchewan.
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
B.C. — Agri-Business Planning Program
Government of British ColumbiaSupports business planning for B.C. agriculture and food sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $22,500
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES

Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative : Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings
Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)Supports growth through agri-food innovation and efficiency
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Eligible Funding
- Max. $80
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program
Government of SaskatchewanFunding for farms in Saskatchewan to increase irrigation capacity
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Government of SaskatchewanFunding for farms in Saskatchewan to improve irrigation efficiency
Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $50,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming
Eligible Funding
- From $400 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program
Government of AlbertaEfficient Grain Handling Program supports primary producers in reducing energy use on their farms.
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program
Government of New BrunswickFunds for Indigenous agricultural businesses in NB
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
FRWIP — Water Development Projects
Government of SaskatchewanSupports sustainable agricultural water infrastructure development in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Max. $80,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative
Ministry of AgricultureFunding for dairy processing equipment upgrades
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY

Grant and FundingOpen
FRWIP — Small Dams
Government of SaskatchewanThe Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) offers a 50% rebate on eligible costs for developing sustainable water sources in agriculture, up to $75,000.
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Government of OntarioEnhance meat processing capacity through equipment upgrades
Eligible Funding
- Max. $150,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Max. $80,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding for Saskatchewan agri-business efficiency and expansion projects
Eligible Funding
- Max. $750,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)
Saskatchewan Food Industry Development CentreEmpowering Saskatchewan agriculture with value-added product funding
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Cost-share support for competitive grape and fruit replanting
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses
Government of Prince Edward IslandMoney to help agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island grow
Eligible Funding
- Max. $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm irrigation stream
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Eligible Funding
- Max. $35
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)
Government of OntarioFunding for agri-food local labour strategies through pilot projects
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES

Grant and FundingOpen
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Government of AlbertaAlberta supports growth in value-added food sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $250,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Water Program — On-farm water supply
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funding to enhance water management on Alberta farms
Eligible Funding
- Max. $40,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Development Fund
Government of SaskatchewanMoney for agricultural industry research in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Opportunities
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Support for Alberta's agriculture sectors
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Government of OntarioThe Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative supports agri-food processors in increasing energy efficiency.
Eligible Funding
- Max. $300,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval
Government of SaskatchewanFunding for decommissioning wells on Saskatchewan farms
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $10,000
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Product and Market Development Program — Agricultural Industry Organizations
Government of Prince Edward IslandMoney to help agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island grow
Eligible Funding
- Max. $30,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Improving Crop and Livestock Health and Quality
Government of New BrunswickFunding to reduce pests and diseases in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Max. $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Community Pasture
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Government of SaskatchewanMoney to build awareness and trust in Saskatchewan agriculture
Eligible Funding
- From $250 to $50,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Perennial Crop Development Establishment
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Max. $60,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) provides funding to support Alberta producers in implementing and maintaining eco-friendly agricultural projects.
Eligible Funding
- From $2,000 to $300,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — British Columbia
Government of British ColumbiaInsurance to protect farming operations
Eligible Funding
- Max. $3,000,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Planning New Opportunities Program
Government of Nova ScotiaFunding for farms and agri-businesses
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT

Grant and FundingOpen
Farm Technology Program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Funds for Alberta farmers to adopt innovative technology
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY

Grant and FundingOpen
Manitoba — Research and Innovation
Government of ManitobaFunding 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Grow Ontario Market Initiative funds agri-food market expansion
Eligible Funding
- Max. $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Awareness Program
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to promote agriculture in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate
Government of SaskatchewanRebate for dugout, pipeline and well projects in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Assurance Systems Program
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunds for risk management on Prince Edward Island farms
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES

Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Organic Industry Development — Certified Organic Land Conversion
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to convert agricultural land in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
- From $400 to $60,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY

Grant and FundingOpen
Risk Management and Food Safety
Government of New BrunswickFunding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
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

Grant and FundingOpen
Perennial Crop Development Efficiency
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Agri-Food Market Development and Access
Government of New BrunswickMoney for New Brunswick agrifood businesses
Eligible Funding
- Max. $45,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement
Government of New BrunswickFunding for the development of farmland in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Max. $35,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Island Community Food Security Program
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunds for food literacy and security projects in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Agro-Environmental Services
Government of New BrunswickFunding for agro-environmental services
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative
Government of Prince Edward IslandFunding for Prince Edward Island to commercialize new food products
Eligible Funding
- Max. $20,000
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New BrunswickAgriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Max. $25,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Market Development and Access
Government of New BrunswickFunding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Max. $45,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Government of New BrunswickFunds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingOpen
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Government of New BrunswickNew Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION