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Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator
Supports agricultural clean technology innovation
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Accelerator pages now show approved recipient funding amounts and revised eligibility and application-form content, including the Project Summary form no longer being available.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Accelerator pages now show approved recipient funding amounts and revised eligibility and application-form content, including the Project Summary form no longer being available.
Accelerator program content updated
The program overview now lists approved funding amounts and expanded recipient descriptions for the 2026-2028 recipient organizations, with examples such as $7,000,000 for Bioenterprise Canada and Ontario Genomics Institute and $3,250,000 for several other recipients. Those additions also narrow and clarify the project audiences and types now described for each organization, including Canadian companies, Quebec companies, clean technology validation, and farm-testing activities. The eligibility page no longer shows the explicit bullets stating that an Initial Recipient must be a not-for-profit organization and a legal entity capable of entering into legally binding agreements; it now uses generic qualifying language instead. The Project Summary PDF is also no longer available as a usable application form, removing the submission instructions, project start and end date fields, and the application email address that were previously shown.
Funding available
$ 8,000,000
Deadline
January 10, 2025
Opened November 25, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $30 million in funding over 2 years to support agricultural clean technology research and innovation. It funds eligible not-for-profit organizations that redistribute support to other organizations working on research and innovation objectives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Further distribution of funds to ultimate recipients
- Support services for selected recipients
- Knowledge and technology transfer activities
- Research, development, demonstration, and knowledge transfer by ultimate recipients
Documents Needed
- Certificate of incorporation or articles of incorporation of the organization
- Current business plan or strategic plan
- For other Indigenous applicants, a director's resolution, a self-government agreement, or an agreement linked to modern treaties may be accepted as proof that the organization is a legal entity
- Work plan and budget
- Proof of board membership and/or current ownership structure, letters of support from financial contributors, letters of approval or support, and audited or review-engagement financial statements for the last two years
Official resources
Official page
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible not-for-profit organizations acting as Initial Recipients
Who is not eligible
- Financial institutions
- Academic institutions
- Crown corporations
- Federal government bodies
- Foreign governments and individuals
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits
- Contracted professional or specialized services
- Translation, communications, and outreach
- Administrative costs calculated at 10% of total eligible costs
- Support services and knowledge transfer costs, up to 10% combined
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Goodwill and in-kind contributions
- Commercialization, patent, legal, and hospitality costs
- Capital assets, land or building purchases, and construction or infrastructure costs
- Government fees, refundable taxes, and performance pay
- Costs already reimbursed by another government program
Selection criteria
- Proposals that demonstrate an organization's ability to collaborate with other organizations and sector stakeholders to increase project capacity, knowledge transfer and technology adoption will be considered favorably during evaluation.
How to apply
- Complete the phase 1 application form.
- Attach the required documents for a complete phase 1 application.
- Submit your application.
- If your application is retained, AAC will email the phase 2 supplementary information package with detailed instructions.
Processing and Agreement
- After you submit the phase 1 application, you may be invited to provide additional information.
- If your application is retained, AAC will email the phase 2 supplementary information package with detailed instructions.
- Information provided in phases 1 and 2 will be used as the basis for selecting the retained applicants.
Additional information
- Applicants must be able to collaborate with sector partners.
- Quebec applicants may need to address M-30 compliance.
- Public acknowledgements may be required if funded.
- Projects may be subject to official languages commitments.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator Program
What is the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator?
This program provides up to $30 million in funding over 2 years to support agricultural clean technology research and innovation. It funds eligible not-for-profit organizations that redistribute support to other organizations working on research and innovation objectives.
How much funding can be received?
Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 10, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator program?
To be eligible for the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator program, you must:
Eligible not-for-profit organization
Project activities in Canada only
Must redistribute funds to other organizations in support of research and innovation objectives
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator?
Further distribution of funds to ultimate recipients
Support services for selected recipients
Knowledge and technology transfer activities
Research, development, demonstration, and knowledge transfer by ultimate recipients
Who can I contact for more information about the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.act-ri-tpa-ri.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator available?
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program Research and Innovation Stream – Accelerator program is available the province of Ontario.