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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Agri-food Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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