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AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association
Funding for agriculture and agri-food health and safety systems
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to $1 million over five years for not-for-profit organizations to help industry develop and adopt systems, standards and tools to support health and safety claims about Canadian agricultural and agri-food products.
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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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This program funds activities that support the development and improvement of assurance systems in the agricultural sector to manage risks, enhance resiliency, and boost export capabilities. These projects also focus on meeting stringent market and regulatory requirements for Canadian agriculture businesses.
- Development of industry-led sector-specific assurance systems to improve risk management and resiliency.
- Implementation of assurance systems to meet food safety standards and plant and animal health surveillance requirements.
- Integration of animal welfare and environmental sustainability protocols within national industry frameworks.
- Enhancement of product traceability, market attributes, and quality standards.
- Support for making credible, meaningful, and verifiable claims regarding the health, safety, and quality of Canadian agricultural products.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The AgriAssurance Program is designed for two main applicant types:- National industry associations: These organizations can apply for funding to develop or improve assurance systems that aid their sector in managing risks and ensuring product safety and quality.- Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): These businesses can apply for support to adopt assurance systems and tools to make verifiable claims that meet export market requirements or domestic markets for Indigenous Peoples. There is a separate application process for SMEs.Eligible expenses
The AgriAssurance Program supports projects that involve the development and adoption of assurance systems for agriculture products. These activities are designed to manage risks, enhance market competitiveness, and ensure compliance with regulatory and market standards.
- Development or improvement of industry assurance systems to manage sector-specific risks and ensure product safety and quality.
- Support for small and medium-sized enterprises to adopt assurance systems and tools to make verifiable claims for market requirements.
- Initiatives to increase and diversify agricultural exports to markets with existing free trade agreements.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2027, but the period may close earlier if funding is fully committed.
- The program ends on March 31, 2028.
- The maximum Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) contribution is normally $1 million per year per project.
- The applicant's portion of the cost-share can combine cash and in-kind contributions, with in-kind contributions typically not exceeding 10% of total eligible costs.
- It is advised to contact AAFC program staff early for confirmation on the eligibility and valuation of in-kind contributions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association. 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 AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association?
Up to $1 million over five years for not-for-profit organizations to help industry develop and adopt systems, standards and tools to support health and safety claims about Canadian agricultural and agri-food products.
How much funding can be received?
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association program?
To be eligible for the AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association program, you must:
Eligible applicants must be national industry associations.
Applicants are required to develop or improve assurance systems for their sectors.
Applications must be aligned with the program's objectives to address market and regulatory requirements.
What expenses are eligible under AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association?
This program funds activities that support the development and improvement of assurance systems in the agricultural sector to manage risks, enhance resiliency, and boost export capabilities. These projects also focus on meeting stringent market and regulatory requirements for Canadian agriculture businesses. Development of industry-led sector-specific assurance systems to improve risk management and resiliency.
Implementation of assurance systems to meet food safety standards and plant and animal health surveillance requirements.
Integration of animal welfare and environmental sustainability protocols within national industry frameworks.
Enhancement of product traceability, market attributes, and quality standards.
Support for making credible, meaningful, and verifiable claims regarding the health, safety, and quality of Canadian agricultural products.
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
Where is the AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association available?
The AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association program is available across Canada.
Is the AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association is a Grant and Funding