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Agri-food Funding
Funds NWT agriculture initiatives improving competitiveness innovation and resilience
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
Agri-food Funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP) supports agriculture-based initiatives in the Northwest Territories that strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency through projects such as commercial agriculture and agri-food development, diversity and extension, community food production, agri-environmental planning, RALP, market development, and northern agriculture and agri-food research. Funding is determined case-by-case and can cover up to 100% of project costs for industry organizations and municipal, territorial, and Indigenous governments (unless otherwise specified).
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- $ 10,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commercial agriculture and agri-food development projects
- Diversity, extension, training, and mentorship initiatives
- Community food production projects
- Agri-environmental planning projects
- Market development projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Business plan or financial assessment, for funding requests of $125,000 and over
- Confirmation of financial contributions from project partners, for funding requests of $125,000 and over
- Letters of support for the project, for funding requests of $125,000 and over
- Other relevant documents, as identified
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- NWT agricultural producers
- Agri-food processors
- Retailers and wholesalers in the agri-food sector
- Non-profit organizations
- Indigenous governments, municipal governments, and educational institutions
Who is not eligible
- Processors, retailers/wholesalers, and service providers applying for RALP activities
- Equine-related businesses
- Aquaponic production businesses
- Aquaculture, seaweed, fish, and seafood production or processing businesses
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, honorariums, travel, equipment, capital expenditures, materials, and supplies
- Consultant and contractor fees, with quotes required
- Business planning and business software
- Training, mentorship, and workshop-related costs
- Community garden and greenhouse materials, supplies, and management costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Used equipment funded by the GNWT within the last five years
- Normal ongoing operating and maintenance costs
- Common multi-purpose items such as cameras, GPS units, smartphones, trucks, trailers, and tractors
- Multi-purpose structures such as barns and storage sheds
- Land purchase, road development, equine activities, aquaponic production, and aquaculture or seafood-related activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Business Development Officer or Manager, or by a Project Evaluation Panel.
- Additional information may be requested, and incomplete applications are not reviewed.
- If approved, a Contribution Agreement must be signed before the first payment is processed.
- Projects must follow the Contribution Agreement, and early purchases or activities are not eligible.
- A final report, itemized expense list, and receipts are required before the final payment is released.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round, and funding is allocated annually starting April 1.
- Funding is available from April 2023 to March 2028 and replaces the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
- Family members from the same farm/company/corporation/partnership are treated as one recipient, not separate recipients.
- Applications are subject to the Northwest Territories Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act; once a contribution agreement is signed, certain funded project details may become public.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agri-food Funding Program
What is the Agri-food Funding?
Agri-food Funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP) supports agriculture-based initiatives in the Northwest Territories that strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency through projects such as commercial agriculture and agri-food development, diversity and extension, community food production, agri-environmental planning, RALP, market development, and northern agriculture and agri-food research. Funding is determined case-by-case and can cover up to 100% of project costs for industry organizations and municipal, territorial, and Indigenous governments (unless otherwise specified).
How much funding can be received?
Agri-food Funding Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Agri-food Funding program?
To be eligible for the Agri-food Funding program, you must:
Registered in the Northwest Territories
At least one year in operation, for commercial applicants
Community, Indigenous, or non-profit applicants accepted
What expenses are eligible under Agri-food Funding?
Commercial agriculture and agri-food development projects
Diversity, extension, training, and mentorship initiatives
Community food production projects
Agri-environmental planning projects
Market development projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Agri-food Funding?
You can contact Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI).
Where is the Agri-food Funding available?
The Agri-food Funding program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Agri-food Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agri-food Funding is a Grant and Funding