AgriDiversity Program
At a glance
- Max. $1,000,000
- 70% of project cost
- Open Date : March 28, 2023
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Government of Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria for this grant include:
- Projects that support Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented groups in Canadian agriculture
- Activities that promote the benefits of a career in agriculture
- Canadian organizations engaging, training, and empowering underrepresented groups in the agriculture sector
- Enhancing the entrepreneurial capacity and business skills of marginalized groups
- Priority given to activities that align with program objectives
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for this grant include Canadian organizations working in the agriculture and agri-food sector that engage, train, and empower underrepresented and marginalized groups to succeed in the industry.
- Canadian organizations in the agriculture and agri-food sector
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include costs related to project activities that support the objectives of the AgriDiversity Program. These expenses can cover items such as training, business management tools, career development, and sector participation opportunities.
- Training expenses
- Business management tools
- Career development activities
- Sector participation opportunities
Eligible projects & activities
The AgriDiversity Program supports projects aimed at helping Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in Canadian agriculture to fully participate in the sector by addressing key issues and barriers they face. This includes enhancing business management skills, promoting career opportunities in agriculture, and empowering these groups for sector participation.
- Engaging, training, and empowering underrepresented and marginalized groups
- Increasing Indigenous community involvement in the sector
- Enhancing entrepreneurial capacity and business skills
- Promoting career opportunities in agriculture
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Demonstrated need and benefit to underrepresented and marginalized groups
- Clear project plan and objectives
- Credibility and capacity to carry out the project
- Engagement with Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented communities
- Potential for sector participation and economic growth
How to apply
- Step 1. Intake period
- Step 2. Program objectives
- Step 3. Funding details
- Step 4. Cost-sharing information
Grant Summary
The AgriDiversity Program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership aims to support underrepresented and marginalized groups in the agriculture sector by addressing key barriers they face and promoting inclusivity through various activities. The program provides non-repayable contributions to enhance sector participation, leadership development, and entrepreneurial capacity for Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, persons with disabilities, racialized groups, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and official language minorities.
AgriDiversity Program: Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in Canadian Agriculture
The AgriDiversity Program, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, is designed to empower Indigenous Peoples and other marginalized groups within the agriculture sector. The program's objectives include supporting projects that address barriers to sector participation, promoting the benefits of careers in agriculture, and fostering inclusivity among underrepresented communities.
By providing non-repayable contributions, the program aims to engage, train, and empower marginalized groups to succeed in agriculture, with a focus on leadership development and business skills enhancement. It also facilitates collaboration with Indigenous communities to support inclusive economic growth and reconciliation efforts.
Through funding opportunities of up to $200,000 per year or $1 million over 5 years, the program encourages partnerships between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and eligible organizations. Cost-sharing arrangements ensure a collaborative investment in activities that strengthen the sector and promote diversity among sector players.
Participants are encouraged to consider a mix of cash and in-kind contributions, with in-kind contributions limited to 25% of total eligible costs. The program's emphasis on inclusivity, business management strategies, and leadership development aims to build a more diverse and resilient agriculture sector in Canada. By supporting underrepresented groups and empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds, the AgriDiversity Program contributes to a more inclusive and sustainable agricultural industry.
