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AgriScience Program – Projects
Supports pre-commercial agricultural research and innovation
Latest source updateLast Update: April 10, 2026Latest change: AgriScience application instructions were expanded with new form fields, attachments, and submission guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Latest change: AgriScience application instructions were expanded with new form fields, attachments, and submission guidance.
AgriScience application instructions updated
The application guidance for AgriScience Projects was updated, with the biggest changes appearing in the Stage 2 application instructions. The revised content adds more detailed organization, project, funding, and attachment requirements, including CRA business number details, Indigenous applicant options, financial statements, letters of support, and additional form completion guidance. Eligibility and scope-related questions also appear more detailed, especially around applicant type, project location, priority area, and project description content. Funding instructions are more explicit about project cost information, industry funding, and eligible cost categories, while the contact email and phone information remain unchanged.
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Deadline
March 31, 2028
Location
Canada
Overview
The AgriScience Program – Projects provides up to $5 million per project to support pre-commercial applied science and research and development in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Eligible activities include applied research, technology transfer, and projects aligned with the program’s priority areas.
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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 : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- 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
- Applied research and development activities
- Technology and knowledge transfer activities
- Projects in the priority areas of Climate Change and Environment, Economic Growth and Development, or Sector Resilience and Societal Challenges
- Activities in support of Indigenous groups to conduct research and share new and traditional scientific knowledge
- Variety development projects that align with at least one of the program’s 3 priority areas
Documents Needed
- Project Summary Form and a high-level budget in a separate document
- If invited, a completed application form and executive summary
- A copy of the organization’s Certificates or Articles of Incorporation, or an accepted Indigenous legal entity document
- A copy of the last 2 years’ financial statements and letters of financial support from financial contributors
- A completed Performance Measures Table, capital asset pre-approval where required, and letters of acknowledgement from research organizations if requested
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous individuals and organizations
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships
- Academic institutions applying directly
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits of employees directly related to completing the activities of the work plan, including science co-ordination
- Professional or specialized contracted services, such as research agreements and consultant or expert services
- Travel costs directly related to the project, including transportation, meals, incidentals, and accommodations
- Capital assets required for the execution of the project’s activities
- Other direct project costs such as materials and supplies, shipping, translation, conference or registration fees, and knowledge transfer associated costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular and routine monitoring for pests and diseases
- Any costs incurred before April 1, 2023 or after March 31, 2028
- Costs related to marketing activities and business promotion, activities intended to directly influence or lobby governments, and hospitality costs
- Travel insurance, non-essential options for rental vehicles, and travel or accommodation expenditures for federal government employees not directly involved in a Vote 1 research activity
- The purchase of land or buildings, the purchase or lease of private or personal vehicles, and other costs not specifically required for the project
Selection criteria
- The project intent and scope
- The soundness of the proposed scientific methodology and experimental design
- The relevance, risk, feasibility, impact, and realistic timelines of the research
- The organization’s scientific, financial, managerial, and intellectual property management capacity, where applicable
- Alignment with the program’s funding principles, with priority for proposals that meet or exceed them and for first-time program applicants in the review process
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit the project summary form
- Download and complete the form.
- Email the completed form to AAFC.
- Contact the program if email submission is not possible.
- Step 2: Await program review
- AAFC reviews the summary form for eligibility and fit with program priorities.
- A program officer may contact you about the project.
- Step 3: Submit the full application if invited
- Complete the application form and required attachments.
- Review the form for errors before submission.
- Submit the package using the method provided by AAFC.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are acknowledged after submission of the Stage 2 package.
- Applications are checked for completeness before full assessment.
- AAFC reviews applications against program criteria and priorities.
- Approved applicants receive a written decision and negotiate a contribution agreement and/or CRDA.
- Progress, performance, and financial reports are required if funding is approved.
Additional information
- By submitting the Project Summary Form, the applicant agrees that project information may be shared to determine eligibility for other programs and to discuss other potential funding opportunities
- Quebec-based organizations must demonstrate compliance with the M-30 Act during the assessment process and before entering into a contribution agreement
- If approved, project-specific intellectual property requirements will be included in the contribution agreement and/or Collaborative Research and Development Agreement
- Projects involving official language minority communities or both official languages may carry agreement commitments, and public acknowledgements of support may be requested in both official languages
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- AgriScience Program – ClustersFunding for agricultural research and innovation collaboration
- AgriScience Program — Projects – Not-for-profitPre-commercial agriculture innovation funding
- AgriScience Program — Projects — for-profit organizationsPre-commercial agri R&D support for companies
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriScience Program – Projects Program
What is the AgriScience Program – Projects?
The AgriScience Program – Projects provides up to $5 million per project to support pre-commercial applied science and research and development in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Eligible activities include applied research, technology transfer, and projects aligned with the program’s priority areas.
How much funding can be received?
AgriScience Program – Projects Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AgriScience Program – Projects program?
To be eligible for the AgriScience Program – Projects program, you must:
The applicant must be a for-profit organization, not-for-profit organization, or Indigenous individual or organization.
The research project must align with at least one of the program’s 3 priority areas.
What expenses are eligible under AgriScience Program – Projects?
Applied research and development activities
Technology and knowledge transfer activities
Projects in the priority areas of Climate Change and Environment, Economic Growth and Development, or Sector Resilience and Societal Challenges
Activities in support of Indigenous groups to conduct research and share new and traditional scientific knowledge
Variety development projects that align with at least one of the program’s 3 priority areas
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriScience Program – Projects?
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 – Projects available?
The AgriScience Program – Projects program is available across Canada.
Is the AgriScience Program – Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgriScience Program – Projects is a Researchers And Facilities