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Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund
Climate-smart support for Red River Métis farms
Latest source updateLast Update: August 3, 2026Latest change: The fund page now adds Living Labs language, revises distribution-of-funds and recipient amounts, and the supporting MMF materials list changed.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 3, 2026
Latest change: The fund page now adds Living Labs language, revises distribution-of-funds and recipient amounts, and the supporting MMF materials list changed.
On-Farm Climate Action Fund content updated
The Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund page now includes Living Labs Program language about co-developing practices with researchers and partners, along with revised distribution-of-funds text and updated recipient funding amounts in the tables. The page also replaces one completed-projects section with a new completed-program-year table, which changes the way program results and recipient information are presented. On the Manitoba Métis Federation On-Farm Climate Action Fund materials page, the visible application materials list changed when Fact Sheet #1 and the application form link were no longer shown in the excerpt.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Red River Métis businesses engaged in land-based agricultural production anywhere in Canada
See full eligibility
Overview
Red River Métis On-Farm Climate Action Program provides non-repayable funding up to $100,000 to Red River Métis businesses engaged in land-based agricultural production anywhere in Canada. It supports nitrogen management, cover cropping, rotational grazing, action plans, and related agronomic support.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Adoption and on-farm implementation of nitrogen management BMPs
- Adoption and on-farm implementation of cover cropping BMPs
- Adoption and on-farm implementation of rotational grazing BMPs
- Outreach, education and training to support adoption of beneficial management practices
Documents Needed
- A completed application form
- A Copy of your MMF Citizenship card
- Proof of 50% or more Red River Métis ownership in the farm business
- Proof of land ownership or possession (e.g., property tax statement, rental agreement, and/or permission from the land owner)
- Official quotes for all proposed project expenses must be on business letterhead or signed by the contractor/seller
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Red River Métis businesses engaged in land-based agricultural production anywhere in Canada
- Red River Métis Citizens engaged in agricultural production
Who is not eligible
- For-profit entities
- Governments, including federal, provincial/territorial, or municipal administrations
- Crown corporations or other federal institutions
- Public or parapublic groups or organizations, such as schools, colleges, universities, school boards, and public libraries
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated with the creation of an Applicant’s action plan, and labour costs to perform approved activities
- Professional Agrologist (P.Ag) or Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) services; planning, technical assessments, engineering or technical design fees; other agronomic support
- Soil testing and soil mapping costs
- Nitrogen management costs and equipment, including manure management, PCU, nitrification and urease inhibitors, split application of fertilizer, additional fertilizer application costs, fertilizer application equipment and upgrades, soil organic amendments and synthetic fertilizer substitutes, and nitrogen application in spring instead of fall
- Rotational grazing fencing and livestock watering systems powered by renewable energy; seed and planting costs for increasing legumes in rotations and implementing low methane pastures
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase, rental, lease, or sale of land, buildings, facilities, inventory, and associated taxes and fees
- Normal operating costs associated with conducting or expanding a business
- Materials or services purchased outside the eligible invoice dates
- Any cost that is eligible for a rebate, credit, or refund
- Biosolids
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Applications from Red River Métis businesses with less than 50% Red River Métis ownership will be considered only after those with 50% or greater ownership
How to apply
- Read the application guidelines in their entirety before completing the application.
- Contact the Program by email to request the forms and other documents required to submit in the application.
- Submit a fully completed application package.
Processing and Agreement
- All project costs and activities must first be approved by the MMF before any expenses incurred by the Applicant are eligible for payment
- All in-kind activities require approval from MMF program staff and will be determined together with Applicants on or after the date of their application approval
- In-kind activities must be completed by the Applicant no later than March 31, 2026
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund Program
What is the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund?
Red River Métis On-Farm Climate Action Program provides non-repayable funding up to $100,000 to Red River Métis businesses engaged in land-based agricultural production anywhere in Canada. It supports nitrogen management, cover cropping, rotational grazing, action plans, and related agronomic support.
How much funding can be received?
Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund Funds up to 95% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund program?
To be eligible for the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund program, you must:
Applicant must be a Red River Métis Citizen
Applicants must be engaged in agricultural production anywhere in Canada on lands at least 50% owned by a Red River Métis Citizen(s)
Applicants using rented or non-Crown lease lands must provide signed consent from landowner(s) and proof of possession extending at least until March 31, 2028
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund?
Adoption and on-farm implementation of nitrogen management BMPs
Adoption and on-farm implementation of cover cropping BMPs
Adoption and on-farm implementation of rotational grazing BMPs
Outreach, education and training to support adoption of beneficial management practices
Who can I contact for more information about the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund?
You can contact Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) by email at aafc.acs-sac.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund available?
The Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund is a Grant and Funding