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Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program
Advances climate-smart agricultural innovation
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 16, 2026Latest change: The Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program now shows closed application status, with newly visible phase funding details, priority areas, and project timing information.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 16, 2026
Latest change: The Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program now shows closed application status, with newly visible phase funding details, priority areas, and project timing information.
Living Labs Program closed and funding terms added
The Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs Program now shows closed-to-applications status, and the program pages newly set out the Phase 1 and Phase 2 structure. They also now show the Phase 1 grant ceiling of up to $100,000, provincial Phase 2 support limits for Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec up to $10,000,000 with contribution funding up to $6,800,000, and Prince Edward Island up to $4,500,000 with contribution funding up to $3,150,000, along with the stated project start window in spring 2023. The newly visible program overview also clarifies the priority areas as carbon sequestration and greenhouse-gas mitigation, with emphasis on co-development, testing, adoption, dissemination, and monitoring of BMPs and technologies. The pages now present the program as closed and add updated contact-page privacy text without changing the listed application email or phone number.
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
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
Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- On-farm co-development, testing, adoption and monitoring of new beneficial management practices and technologies
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Executive Summary and Financial Statements
- Letters of Support
- Copy of the applicant organization's Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation
- Performance Measures Indicators and Adoption/Knowledge Transfer Plan
Official resources
Official page
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations, including producer organizations
- Indigenous groups
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Funding and research support availability
- The quality of the proposal
- Opportunity to sequester carbon and mitigate GHG emissions in each province
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?
On-farm co-development, testing, adoption and monitoring of new beneficial management practices and technologies
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