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AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding
Supports development of new agricultural risk management tools
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 22, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
The AgriRisk Initiatives – Research and Development Contribution Funding provides up to $500,000 per year (maximum $2.5 million over five years) to support the development of innovative business risk management tools for the Canadian agriculture sector. Eligible activities include research, data analysis, tool development, stakeholder consultations, and strategies to address sector-specific risks not covered by existing solutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 22, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conducting risk assessments and analyses to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities in the agricultural sector.
- Developing or refining innovative risk management tools, such as insurance-based products, decision-making tools, or services.
- Collecting and analyzing data to inform the creation of new risk management solutions.
- Engaging in industry consultations, focus groups, and stakeholder surveys to support the development of risk mitigation products.
- Launching pilot projects or strategies to introduce new risk management solutions to the market.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industry organizations representing agricultural and agri-business stakeholders, such as producer associations, commodity groups, Indigenous groups, and farm services associations
- Co-operatives
- Mutual insurance companies and reciprocals
- Post-secondary academic institutions
- Provincial and territorial governments
Who is not eligible
- For-profit private businesses (only not-for-profit entities are eligible).
- Organizations that are not legal entities capable of entering into legally binding agreements.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for staff directly engaged in project execution (excluding bonuses and limited to additional costs).
- Administrative costs necessary for project management and reporting (up to 10% of total project costs).
- Contracted professional or specialized services, such as consultants, experts, research, and auditing directly tied to the project.
- Project-related travel expenses, including transportation, accommodations, meals, and incidentals, following federal guidelines and with prior approval.
- Purchase or acquisition of capital assets essential for the project, including equipment and installation costs (pre-approval required).
- Materials and office supplies dedicated to the project.
- Costs for developing project materials, communications, outreach, advertising, and translation of public information.
- Meeting venues and related hospitality costs, in line with federal guidelines.
- Project manager’s time related to preparation of annual financial statements for the project (limited to a maximum of two days per year).
- Costs for compliance or financial audits related to the project.
- Other direct project costs with prior written approval, such as shipping, conference fees, construction materials, and necessary translation.
Eligible geographic areas
- All provinces and territories of Canada are eligible.
Additional information
- All recipients must use the Business Risk Management Cost Sharing System (BCSS) for reporting and claims submissions after signing the Contribution Agreement.
- Administrative costs cannot exceed 10% of the total project costs.
- Recipients must retain or be able to generate performance indicator data for up to three years after project completion.
- Quebec-based organizations must demonstrate compliance with the M-30 Act during the assessment process.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding?
The AgriRisk Initiatives – Research and Development Contribution Funding provides up to $500,000 per year (maximum $2.5 million over five years) to support the development of innovative business risk management tools for the Canadian agriculture sector. Eligible activities include research, data analysis, tool development, stakeholder consultations, and strategies to address sector-specific risks not covered by existing solutions.
How much funding can be received?
AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding Funds up to $2,500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding program?
To be eligible for the AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding program, you must:
The applicant must be a legal entity capable of entering into legally binding agreements.
Eligible organizations include not-for-profits such as industry organizations, co-operatives, mutual insurance companies, reciprocals, post-secondary institutions, and provincial/territorial governments.
What expenses are eligible under AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding?
Conducting risk assessments and analyses to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities in the agricultural sector.
Developing or refining innovative risk management tools, such as insurance-based products, decision-making tools, or services.
Collecting and analyzing data to inform the creation of new risk management solutions.
Engaging in industry consultations, focus groups, and stakeholder surveys to support the development of risk mitigation products.
Launching pilot projects or strategies to introduce new risk management solutions to the market.
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at ari-iar@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding available?
The AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgriRisk Initiatives - Research and Development Contribution Funding is a Grant and Funding