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AgriScience Program – Clusters
Funding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000 - $ 15,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The AgriScience Program – Clusters provides up to $15 million over five years to support pre-commercial research and innovation activities in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. Funding is available for activities such as applied research, development, and technology transfer, focusing on climate change, economic growth, and sector resilience.
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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 : 15,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied research and development.
- Technology and knowledge transfer.
- Research aligned with the program’s priority areas.
- Indigenous knowledge and science activities in agriculture.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Associations
- Corporations
- Cooperatives
- Indigenous groups
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies and businesses.
- Organizations that are not legal entities.
- Quebec-based organizations that do not comply with the M-30 Act.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs must fall within the program cost categories and respect all limitations.
- In-kind contributions may count toward the cost-share, up to 10%.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before AAFC approval or the project start date may not be reimbursed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec-based applicants
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed competitively.
- Applications are assessed on science, funding principles, and organizational capacity.
- Applicants receive an acknowledgement notice after submission.
- Applicants are notified of approval or rejection within 100 business days after a complete application is received.
- Funding is not guaranteed, even if eligibility criteria are met.
Additional information
- Intake periods for the program may open and close, so applicants should monitor for future opportunities.
- Applicants must demonstrate compliance with provincial legislation, such as Quebec's M-30 Act, if applicable.
- Acknowledgement of application receipt will be sent within one business day after submission.
- Service standards include a goal to respond to general inquiries and application acknowledgements within one business day.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- AgriScience Program – ProjectsSupports pre-commercial agricultural research and innovation
- AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profitPre-commercial agriculture innovation funding
- AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizationsFunding for pre-commercial agriculture innovation
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriScience Program – Clusters Program
What is the AgriScience Program – Clusters?
The AgriScience Program – Clusters provides up to $15 million over five years to support pre-commercial research and innovation activities in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. Funding is available for activities such as applied research, development, and technology transfer, focusing on climate change, economic growth, and sector resilience.
How much funding can be received?
AgriScience Program – Clusters Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AgriScience Program – Clusters program?
To be eligible for the AgriScience Program – Clusters program, you must:
Must be a not-for-profit organization.
Must be a legal entity.
Must consent to share proposal summary.
What expenses are eligible under AgriScience Program – Clusters?
Applied research and development.
Technology and knowledge transfer.
Research aligned with the program’s priority areas.
Indigenous knowledge and science activities in agriculture.
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriScience Program – Clusters?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.agriscienceprogram-programmeagri-science.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the AgriScience Program – Clusters available?
The AgriScience Program – Clusters program is available across Canada.
Is the AgriScience Program – Clusters a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgriScience Program – Clusters is a Researchers And Facilities