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AgriRisk Initiatives: Administrative Capacity Building Stream
Supports agricultural risk management tools
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened 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
Funds Providers
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.
Official resources
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)