Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
At a glance
- Max. $1,000,000
- 50% of project cost
- Open Date : January 01, 1900
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Government of Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP) grant, applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the issue facing the Canadian agriculture, agri-food, and agri-products sector. 2. The project results must benefit the sector. 3. The project must align with one or more of the four priority areas identified: - Adaptation to new technology - Environmental sustainability - Strategic planning and capacity building - Emerging issues For more detailed information on eligibility and requirements, you can refer to Section 1.2 of the Applicant guide for the CASPP program.
Who is eligible
Eligible companies for this grant must be involved in the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector. They should aim to develop new ideas, products, niches, or market opportunities in response to emerging sector issues.
- Companies in the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector
- Businesses focusing on innovation, new product development, and market expansion
- Organizations addressing new and ongoing sector issues
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
- Goods and services required to complete project activities
- Costs for developing new ideas, products, niches, or market opportunities
- Testing solutions to new and ongoing issues in the agricultural sector
Eligible projects & activities
- Projects addressing national or sector-wide priorities - Projects that help the industry address emerging issues in Canadian agriculture, agri-food, and agri-products sector - Projects aligning with adaptation to new technology, environmental sustainability, strategic planning and capacity building, or emerging issues
Evaluation & selection criteria
- The project must clearly demonstrate the issue facing the Canadian agriculture, agri-food, and agri-products sector. - The project results must benefit the sector and align with at least one of the four priority areas identified: adaptation to new technology, environmental sustainability, strategic planning and capacity building, and emerging issues. - Detailed information on the priority areas is available in Section 1.2 of the Applicant guide.
How to apply
To apply for the Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP) grant, follow these steps: 1. Review the program overview and the priority areas identified. 2. Prepare a project proposal that clearly demonstrates how your project addresses a national or sector-wide priority. 3. Ensure your project aligns with one or more of the priority areas, such as adaptation to new technology, environmental sustainability, strategic planning and capacity building, or emerging issues. 4. Submit your application during the open intake period when announced. 5. Await the decision on your application. 6. If approved, comply with any additional requirements or conditions specified by the program.
Additional information
- The program offers non-repayable contributions to approved projects. - Applicants must clearly demonstrate how their project addresses national or sector-wide priorities. - Projects should align with one or more of the four priority areas: adaptation to new technology, environmental sustainability, strategic planning and capacity building, and emerging issues. - Detailed information on these priority areas can be found in the Applicant guide. - The application intake period for the program was suspended on September 1, 2023, and updates on the next intake period will be posted when available.
Grant Overview
This grant program offers funding to the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector to support the development of new ideas, products, niches, or market opportunities. The funding aims to address emerging issues, test solutions, and help the sector adapt and remain competitive.
Grant Details
The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) grant provides financial support of up to $1 million per project, with a maximum limit of $5 million over 5 years for each applicant. The funding can be in the form of repayable and non-repayable contributions, with cost-sharing where AAFC can cover up to 75% of the total project costs in exceptional cases. Cash contributions are required from the applicant for the remaining cost-share portion.
The program is open for applications until March 31, 2029, and projects must be completed by the same date. Eligible expenses must be shared between AAFC and the applicant, with a focus on innovation, sector priorities, and public safety concerns to benefit Canadians.
Applicants are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to enhance the agricultural sector's competitiveness and address new challenges and opportunities in the industry. Contact information is available for further inquiries and assistance with the grant application process.
