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Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
Funding for agriculture and agri-food industry support organizations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2029
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program provides up to $1 million per project (and generally up to $5 million over 5 years per applicant) in repayable and non-repayable contributions to support sector-wide projects that help the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector seize new opportunities, address emerging issues and remain competitive. Eligible activities include adapting to new technologies, advancing environmental sustainability, strengthening strategic development and capacity building, and responding to unforeseen or emerging issues affecting the sector.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2029
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
- National
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Adapting and implementing new technologies within the agriculture and agri-food sector.
- Developing environmentally and socially responsible agricultural practices and products.
- Enhancing organizational strength and capacity for strategic planning within the sector.
- Addressing and planning for emerging and unforeseen issues impacting agriculture.
- Collaborating to create value-added agricultural products to meet market opportunities.
Documents Needed
- Detailed Project Budget (form)
- Certificate or Articles of Incorporation
- Financial statements (past 2 years; plus latest interim statements)
- Letters of Financial Support (from each organization providing a cash contribution, if applicable)
- Project endorsement / letters of support
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations incorporated in Canada, including associations, cooperatives, marketing boards, and similar entities
- Indigenous peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit)
- Provincial, territorial, or municipal governments
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations, except in cases where the benefit is sector-wide or addresses significant public safety or public good concerns.
- Organizations that cannot demonstrate the ability to deliver sector-wide projects with broad stakeholder involvement and benefit.
- Applicants that cannot legally enter into binding agreements.
Eligible expenses
- Project-related expenses that fall within the program's designated cost categories and are included in the approved project budget.
- Costs directly related to activities in the project work plan and incurred within the project timeframe.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- In-kind contributions (non-cash) as part of the applicant’s cost-share
- Costs incurred before AAFC approval or before the project start date
- Costs incurred before AAFC deems the application complete
- Costs incurred after the project completion date (as set by the program)
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations incorporated and operating anywhere in Canada.
Additional information
- Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until March 31, 2029, or until all available program funding is committed.
- Quebec-based organizations must demonstrate compliance with the M-30 Act before entering into a funding agreement.
- If your project is approved, any intellectual property created under the agreement will be owned by the recipient or a negotiated third party.
- Applicants must declare all funding sources for their project, including contributions from public and private partners.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program. 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 Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program?
The Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program provides up to $1 million per project (and generally up to $5 million over 5 years per applicant) in repayable and non-repayable contributions to support sector-wide projects that help the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector seize new opportunities, address emerging issues and remain competitive. Eligible activities include adapting to new technologies, advancing environmental sustainability, strengthening strategic development and capacity building, and responding to unforeseen or emerging issues affecting the sector.
How much funding can be received?
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program program, you must:
For-profit organizations are generally not eligible, except when broad sector or public benefits are demonstrated.
What expenses are eligible under Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program?
Adapting and implementing new technologies within the agriculture and agri-food sector.
Developing environmentally and socially responsible agricultural practices and products.
Enhancing organizational strength and capacity for strategic planning within the sector.
Addressing and planning for emerging and unforeseen issues impacting agriculture.
Collaborating to create value-added agricultural products to meet market opportunities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at dpci@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program available?
The Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program is a Grant and Funding
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