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Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund
Support for climate-friendly farm practices
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund supports farmers and eligible recipient organizations across Canada. It helps adopt beneficial management practices in nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing, along with outreach, education, and training.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Adoption and on-farm implementation of nitrogen management practices
- Adoption and on-farm implementation of cover cropping practices
- Adoption and on-farm implementation of rotational grazing practices
- Outreach, education, and training to support adoption of beneficial management practices
- Mentoring of a Red River Métis young agrarian or established producer looking to improve knowledge
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Official quotes for all proposed project expenses
- Proof of land ownership or possession
- Copy of your MMF Citizenship card
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian registered not-for-profit organizations
- Canadian registered charitable groups
- Indigenous representative organizations, including Indigenous governments and equivalent organizations that represent the interests of First Nation, Inuit or Métis communities
- 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
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
- British Columbia
- Yukon
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Quebec
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Canada-wide, for certified organic farmers under ECOCERT Canada
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
- Applications will be processed by MMF program staff in the order they are received until all program funds are fully allocated.
- All project costs and activities must first be approved by the MMF before expenses are eligible for payment.
- All in-kind activities require approval from MMF program staff and must be completed by March 31, 2026.
- Successful applicants must provide a 5% in-kind contribution based on the total value of funding provided.
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?
The Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund supports farmers and eligible recipient organizations across Canada. It helps adopt beneficial management practices in nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing, along with outreach, education, and training.
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:
The project must support beneficial management practices.
The activities must fit the fund’s priority areas.
MMF applicants must meet the Red River Métis ownership and land-use requirements.
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund?
Adoption and on-farm implementation of nitrogen management practices
Adoption and on-farm implementation of cover cropping practices
Adoption and on-farm implementation of rotational grazing practices
Outreach, education, and training to support adoption of beneficial management practices
Mentoring of a Red River Métis young agrarian or established producer looking to improve knowledge
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