Closed
Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program
Supports climate-smart agricultural innovation
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 27, 2023
Location
Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports agricultural living lab projects that co-develop, test, and monitor climate-smart practices and technologies. Up to CAD 10 million in AAFC support may be available for projects in Ontario, Manitoba, and Quebec, while projects in Prince Edward Island may receive up to CAD 4.5 million.
/100
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 : 10,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 27, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Co-development of new beneficial management practices and technologies.
- On-farm testing and evaluation of climate solutions.
- Monitoring of project results in real farm conditions.
- Knowledge transfer and adoption activities with producers and partners.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Executive summary
- Financial statements
- Letters of support
- Certificate or articles of incorporation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations, including producer organizations
- Indigenous groups
Eligible expenses
- Grant funding for capacity-building and network development in Phase 1.
- Contribution funding to implement approved living lab projects in Phase 2.
- AAFC collaborative research and development support.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- AAFC verifies that the application is complete.
- The application is assessed against program criteria.
- Applicants may be contacted for additional information or clarification.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement with AAFC before payment.
- Applicants receive an approval or rejection notice after assessment.
Additional information
- Projects must use a living lab approach.
- Applicants may work with a wide network of project partners.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement with AAFC.
- Applications must be complete before they are assessed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program. 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 Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program?
This program supports agricultural living lab projects that co-develop, test, and monitor climate-smart practices and technologies. Up to CAD 10 million in AAFC support may be available for projects in Ontario, Manitoba, and Quebec, while projects in Prince Edward Island may receive up to CAD 4.5 million.
How much funding can be received?
Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program program?
To be eligible for the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program program, you must:
Not-for-profit or Indigenous group
Agriculture sector organization
Located in eligible provinces
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program?
Co-development of new beneficial management practices and technologies.
On-farm testing and evaluation of climate solutions.
Monitoring of project results in real farm conditions.
Knowledge transfer and adoption activities with producers and partners.
Who can I contact for more information about the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.acs-sac.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program available?
The Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program program is available the province of Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec.
Is the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program is a Researchers And Facilities