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AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream
Supports agricultural risk management tools
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Maximum funding amount is not specified. This program supports the development of new agricultural risk management tools through time-limited financial assistance for administrative capacity building.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building administrative capacity to deliver new agricultural risk management tools.
- Starting pilot administrations to test the viability of new tools.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations involved in agricultural risk management tools.
- Entities seeking to build administrative capacity for new tools.
Eligible expenses
- Administrative capacity-building costs for delivering new risk management tools.
Selection criteria
- Ability of the project to test the viability of new agricultural risk management tools.
- Potential to increase private-sector financial services participation in producers’ risk management needs.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the ARI program
- Request information by email or phone.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Gather the information needed for the funding request.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application through the process indicated by the program after contacting it.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are currently being accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Applicants can contact the program for information before applying.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream Program
What is the AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream?
Maximum funding amount is not specified. This program supports the development of new agricultural risk management tools through time-limited financial assistance for administrative capacity building.
Who is eligible for the AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream program?
To be eligible for the AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream program, you must:
New agricultural risk management tools
Administrative capacity building
Pilot administration or private-sector participation
What expenses are eligible under AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream?
Building administrative capacity to deliver new agricultural risk management tools.
Starting pilot administrations to test the viability of new tools.
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.ari-iar.aac@canada.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream available?
The AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream?
AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream is funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)