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Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream
Supports adoption of clean technologies in Canadian agriculture sector
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Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 2,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
For-profit businesses and corporations in the agriculture and agri-food sector
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Overview
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program – Adoption Stream provides non-repayable funding of up to $2 million for projects that support the adoption of clean technologies in the agriculture and agri-food sector. This program aims to reduce greenhouse gas, fertilizer, and methane emissions by supporting the purchase and installation of eligible commercial clean technologies and equipment upgrades.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase and installation of commercially available clean technology or technology upgrades.
- Green energy and energy efficiency improvements.
- Precision agriculture technologies.
- Bioeconomy solutions that use agricultural waste and by-products to generate energy or create bio-products.
Documents Needed
- Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation
- Financial statements, not required for those applying as Individuals
- Quotes, estimates and contracts
- Environmental Farm Plan Certificate
- Project endorsement/Letter of Support and diagram of your organizational chart and corporate structure, if applicable
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses and corporations in the agriculture and agri-food sector
- Individuals or sole proprietorships operating agricultural businesses
- Co-operatives or partnerships involved in agriculture
- Indigenous groups engaged in agricultural activities
Who is not eligible
- Financial institutions
- Academic institutions, including universities, colleges, and researchers
- Crown corporations
- Federal government departments and agencies
- Foreign governments
- Not-for-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of capital assets required for the project.
- Salaries and benefits related specifically to installation activities.
- Fees for contracted professional or specialized services (such as consultants or experts) necessary for technology implementation.
- Project-related travel expenses directly linked to installation of supported technologies or equipment (economy rates for transportation, accommodation, meals, and incidentals).
- Other direct project costs, including translation, permits, rental or lease of equipment/machinery, goods and services, shipping and transportation (including freight), and materials or consumables essential to undertake the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred and work undertaken before the application is deemed complete, and any costs incurred before a contribution agreement is signed.
- Administrative costs or costs of project management and administrative staff salaries, including office accommodations, equipment and materials.
- Labour costs other than as part of installation costs, including wage subsidies.
- Marketing activities and business promotion.
- Land purchases; travel not directly related to installation; hospitality; in-kind contributions; goodwill; legal fees; refundable GST/HST, value-added taxes, or other refunded items; costs to prepare the contribution agreement or related schedules; costs above fair market value; costs that would not result in a direct out-of-pocket expense; costs reimbursed under an existing federal, provincial or territorial program; and any other expenditure not specifically listed as eligible or otherwise approved as eligible.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses incorporated or established in Canada.
- Organizations based in any Canadian province or territory.
Selection criteria
- Applications are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Project submissions that provide the highest estimates for GHG, fertilizer and/or methane emission reductions will be prioritized.
- Project submissions that fall within the program's priority areas will be prioritized.
- The proposed activities, including expected results and outcomes, must support program objectives and priorities.
- You must have or have access to the qualifications and track record required to complete the project.
How to apply
- Download the application form (PDF) and the Signature of Applicant Authorized Representative Form (PDF) if you are not e-signing the application form.
- Complete and save the form(s) on your computer.
- Get your Proof of Financing.
- Attach your completed forms and proof of financing documents to an email and send them to aafc.act-a-p3-tpa-a-p3.aac@agr.gc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- An acknowledgement notice will be sent after you submit your application.
- If your project is prioritized for further assessment, you will be asked to provide additional documentation within 15 business days, otherwise your application will be closed.
- Once the assessment process is complete, the program will send an approval or rejection notification letter.
- If your project is approved for funding, the letter will specify the level of funding awarded and outline any other conditions that may apply.
- If approved, a program representative will work with you to begin a contribution agreement, and you will be invited to enter into a contribution agreement with AAFC.
Additional information
- All projects must be completed by March 31, 2026.
- Quebec-based applicants may be subject to the M-30 Act and must demonstrate compliance if applicable.
- Recipients may be required to acknowledge Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s support in public communications in both official languages.
- The frequency and content of required progress and performance reports will be specified in the contribution agreement based on project and recipient risk levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream Program
What is the Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream?
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program – Adoption Stream provides non-repayable funding of up to $2 million for projects that support the adoption of clean technologies in the agriculture and agri-food sector. This program aims to reduce greenhouse gas, fertilizer, and methane emissions by supporting the purchase and installation of eligible commercial clean technologies and equipment upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream program?
To be eligible for the Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream program, you must:
Must be a for-profit organization (business, corporation, sole-proprietorship, cooperative, partnership, or Indigenous group).
Must be a Canadian entity and/or incorporated in Canada.
Must not have previously received funding from the Adoption Stream.
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream?
Purchase and installation of commercially available clean technology or technology upgrades.
Green energy and energy efficiency improvements.
Precision agriculture technologies.
Bioeconomy solutions that use agricultural waste and by-products to generate energy or create bio-products.
Who can I contact for more information about the Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.act-a-p3-tpa-a-p3.aac@agr.gc.ca.
Where is the Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream available?
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream is a Grant and Funding