Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

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. View Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)'s website for more information.

74 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Support for climate-friendly farm practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Development Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports agricultural research in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Closing date : July 9, 2024
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Agro-Environmental Services
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for agro-environmental services
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : July 15, 2023
Closing date : November 1, 2023
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program
Government of Alberta, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports energy-efficient grain handling upgrades for farms
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $100,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : December 22, 2023
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Alberta
Supports Alberta producers in implementing sustainable land management practices
Eligible Funding
From $2,000 to $300,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : February 1, 2025
Closing date : January 31, 2026
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Alberta — Value-Added Program
Government of Alberta, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Alberta 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
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Beef Herd Renewal and Improvement Program
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for renewing and improving beef herds
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grow Ontario Market Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Market expansion support for agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : May 19, 2023
Closing date : August 29, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Support for irrigation infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 67% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Saskatchewan, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Island Community Food Security Program
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports local food security and community education
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : May 15, 2025
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
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
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : October 22, 2024
Closing date : September 2, 2025
Ontario, Canada
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
Manitoba, 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
Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
Cost-shared biosecurity support for agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 19, 2023
Closing date : January 6, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Government of Ontario, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for meat processing capacity upgrades
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 31, 2023
Closing date : January 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for specialized equipment in Prince Edward Island for organic farming
Eligible Funding
From $400 to $60,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Perennial Crop Development Efficiency
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Perennial Crop Development Establishment
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to increase agricultural sustainability in PEI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2025
Closing date : November 17, 2025
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Planning New Opportunities Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Business planning support for Nova Scotia agriculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
International research participation in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Supports school food infrastructure across Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sheep Flock Renewal and Improvement Program
Government of New Brunswick, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for New Brunswick sheep flock improvement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGI)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Support for agriculture and agri-food industry growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund

Agriculture Development Fund

Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)

Agro-Environmental Services

Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program

Alberta — Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)

Alberta — Value-Added Program

Beef Herd Renewal and Improvement Program

Grow Ontario Market Initiative

Irrigation Program — Irrigation Development Program

Island Community Food Security Program

Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (LFMSI)

Manitoba — Research and Innovation

Ontario Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative

Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative

Organic Industry Development — Specialized Equipment

Perennial Crop Development Efficiency

Perennial Crop Development Establishment

Planning New Opportunities Program

Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts

School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)

Sheep Flock Renewal and Improvement Program

Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGI)