Agricultural Clean Technology Program - Adoption Stream

• Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation
• Financial statements, not required for those applying as Individuals
• Quotes, estimates and contracts
• Environmental Farm Plan Certificate, if applicable
• Project endorsement/Letter of Support, if applicable

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 before the application is complete
• Costs incurred before a contribution agreement is signed
• Administrative and project management costs
• Marketing and business promotion costs
• In-kind contributions

Eligible geographic areas

• Businesses incorporated or established in Canada.
• Organizations based in any Canadian province or territory.

• Applications will be prioritized according to higher GHG, fertilizer or methane emission reductions.

• Step 1: Prepare Application Materials
  • Download and complete the official application form (PDF) from the program website.
  • Complete the Signature of Applicant Authorized Representative Form if not e-signing the application.
  • Gather proof of secured financing (such as term sheets, bank statements, confirmation of funds availability, or attestation from a financial institution).
• Step 2: Submit Initial Application
  • Attach the completed application form, Signature of Applicant Authorized Representative Form (if applicable), and proof of financing.
  • Email the documents to aafc.act-a-p3-tpa-a-p3.aac@agr.gc.ca.
• Step 3: Submission Confirmation and Further Documentation
  • Receive an automated acknowledgement email confirming your submission; retain this for your records.
  • If selected for full assessment after the intake closes, provide additional documents within 15 business days of the request. Required documents may include:
  • Certificate or Articles of Incorporation (for incorporated organizations)
  • Recent financial statements (not required for individuals)
  • Quotes, estimates, and contracts for budgeted project costs
  • Environmental Farm Plan Certificate (if applicable)
  • Project endorsement/Letter of Support (if applicable)
  • Organizational chart and corporate structure diagram (if applicable)
• Step 4: Application Assessment
  • The program reviews your application for eligibility, completeness, and alignment with program priorities.
  • Respond promptly to any follow-up requests from the program for clarification or supplementary information.
• Step 5: Notification of Decision
  • Receive a notification letter with approval or rejection of your application.
  • If approved, the letter will indicate the level of funding and any applicable conditions.
  • If approved, work with the program representative to finalize and enter into a contribution 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.

• 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.