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Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program
Advances climate-smart agricultural innovation
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Latest source updateLast Update: May 7, 2026Latest change: The program page now presents Agricultural Climate Solutions as a broader multi-stream initiative, while the Living Labs content remains focused on farm-based climate innovation.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 7, 2026
Latest change: The program page now presents Agricultural Climate Solutions as a broader multi-stream initiative, while the Living Labs content remains focused on farm-based climate innovation.
Agricultural Climate Solutions content updated
The program content now opens with a broader Agricultural Climate Solutions overview and adds program-stream information, including Living Labs and the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. The Living Labs material still emphasizes co-developing and testing beneficial on-farm practices, but the page no longer foregrounds the earlier application-window details at the top level. Contact information is also simplified to an email contact, while the Living Labs section continues to describe the same eligible organizations, project focus areas, and regional examples.
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program supports agriculture sector organizations in Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec to advance climate-smart agricultural innovation through collaborative living lab projects. Projects co-develop, test and monitor beneficial management practices and technologies that strengthen carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Social Services
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Co-development, testing, adoption and monitoring of new beneficial management practices and technologies on Canadian farms.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Executive Summary
- Financial Statements
- Letters of Support
- Copy of the applicant organization's Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations, including producer organizations
- Indigenous groups
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Projects are examined in the two priority areas of carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation.
- Particular emphasis is placed on proposals that include advancing carbon sequestration as an important part of project activities.
How to apply
- Go to the Online Registration Tool to begin your process.
- Before starting your online application, have your health card and the address and phone numbers of all parents or guardians ready.
- The corps or squadron staff will contact you to arrange a time to review official identification and address any questions requiring clarification.
Processing and Agreement
- After receipt, AAFC verifies that all required forms and declarations are complete and that there is sufficient detail for a full assessment.
- Your application should not be considered submitted until you receive a notice of acknowledgement from AAFC.
- You will be notified when your application has been deemed complete and ready for assessment against the criteria of the program.
- You may be contacted throughout the review process to provide additional information or clarification.
- Successful applicants must enter into a funding agreement with AAFC before payment, and AAFC aims to send an approval or rejection notification letter within 70 business days of the close of the application process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program Program
What is the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program?
Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program supports agriculture sector organizations in Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec to advance climate-smart agricultural innovation through collaborative living lab projects. Projects co-develop, test and monitor beneficial management practices and technologies that strengthen carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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 organizations, including producer organizations
Indigenous groups
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program?
Co-development, testing, adoption and monitoring of new beneficial management practices and technologies on Canadian farms.
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 Grant and Funding