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Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund

Funding for fish and seafood businesses
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 17, 2020
Location
Canada

Overview

Get help to cover the costs of addressing the challenges facing the fish and seafood sector, in the form of branding and promotional strategies, access to new markets, ensuring product integrity throughout the supply chain, and increased collaboration.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 17, 2020

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional
  • Provincial
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund supports eligible not-for-profit organizations across several provincial and territorial areas in Canada. This geographical eligibility is in line with the program's objective to enhance the fish and seafood marketing initiatives nationwide.

  • British Columbia
  • Saskatchewan
  • Northwest Territories
  • Yukon
  • Ontario
  • New Brunswick
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Nova Scotia
  • Newfoundland and Labrador

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund are predominantly not-for-profit industry organizations operating on a national or sector-wide basis in the fish and seafood sector. These organizations must be active in or supporting marketing activities related to the sector.

  • Industry associations
  • Indigenous groups

Eligible expenses

Eligible projects for the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund focus on enhancing the market presence and addressing the marketing challenges of the Canadian fish and seafood sector. These initiatives aim to improve branding, tackle market access issues, and build industry capacity.

  • Development and implementation of Canadian fish and seafood branding strategies.
  • Support for industry branding, promotion, and advertising activities in domestic and/or international markets.
  • Addressing existing or emerging market access issues and meeting consumer demands for product quality and sustainability.
  • Undertaking market research and intelligence to facilitate entry or expansion into new and existing markets.
  • Supporting industry capacity development activities to increase collaboration and cooperation.

Eligible geographic areas

Eligible expenses for the grant are associated with activities that support market access, branding, and promotion for the Canadian fish and seafood sector.

  • Development and implementation of Canadian fish and seafood branding strategies.
  • Industry branding, promotion, and advertising activities in domestic and/or international markets.
  • Addressing market access issues and meeting consumer demands for product quality and sustainability.
  • Conducting market research and intelligence to enter or expand in new and existing markets.
  • Industry capacity development activities to enhance collaboration and cooperation.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • This fund can be used to adapt to changing consumer demands and explore new market opportunities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The fund is a strategic partnership between federal, provincial, and territorial governments, designed to maximize industry support.

Documents and links

Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund

Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund. 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 Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund?

Get help to cover the costs of addressing the challenges facing the fish and seafood sector, in the form of branding and promotional strategies, access to new markets, ensuring product integrity throughout the supply chain, and increased collaboration.

How much funding can be received?

Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund program?

To be eligible for the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund program, you must: The applicant must be a not-for-profit industry organization such as an association or Indigenous group. The organization must operate on a national, regional, or sector-wide basis within the fish and seafood sector. Eligible projects should focus on branding, market access, consumer demand, market research, or industry capacity development.

What expenses are eligible under Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund?

The Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund supports eligible not-for-profit organizations across several provincial and territorial areas in Canada. This geographical eligibility is in line with the program's objective to enhance the fish and seafood marketing initiatives nationwide. British Columbia Saskatchewan Northwest Territories Yukon Ontario New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland and Labrador

Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund?

You can contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

Where is the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund available?

The Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund program is available across Canada.

Is the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund is a Grant and Funding

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