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Future Farmer Program
Support for new farmers in Prince Edward Island
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 1, 2023
- Closing date : April 15, 2024
Location
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
The Future Farmer Program provides up to $10,000 per project to help new farmers build profitable and sustainable farm businesses. It supports coaching, business and succession planning, on-farm improvement projects, training, laboratory testing, and business risk management participation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 1, 2023
- Closing date : April 15, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Coaching and facilitation for new farmers
- Business and succession planning
- Continuous improvement on-farm projects
- Skills development and training
- Business risk management participation
Documents Needed
- Applicant contact information
- Business or organization information, including CRA registration number
- Partnership information, if applicable
- Project dates and other funding sources
- Application forms and appendices for the selected funding category
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agricultural producers
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that are not new agricultural producers
- Applicants who do not meet the Prince Edward Island residency requirement
- Applicants whose activities are limited to aquaponic, aquaculture, seaweed, fish, or seafood production and processing
Eligible expenses
- Program advisor coaching and facilitation
- Business or succession planning support
- On-farm improvement project costs
- Pre-approved training and skills development
- Analytical laboratory testing and BRM participation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land and building purchases
- Certificate-based training, except short certificates
- Normal operating and maintenance activities
- Activities that do not directly benefit the sector
- Activities related to aquaponics, aquaculture, seaweed, fish, and seafood production and processing, except certain marketing and traceability activities
- Expenses incurred before the application date
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward Island
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the Department of Agriculture
- Some on-farm projects must be reviewed by the Program Manager or Review Committee before submission
- Applicants are notified whether the project is approved
- Approved projects must be completed within the funding agreement timeframe
- Recipients must keep records and submit a claim package after project completion
Additional information
- Projects approved under Sustainable CAP may be eligible for additional funding if they increase public trust.
- Program metrics are collected and reported on an ongoing basis.
- The program will be available until yearly funds are fully allocated.
- Under-represented groups were considered in program development, including Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Future Farmer Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Future Farmer 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 Future Farmer Program?
The Future Farmer Program provides up to $10,000 per project to help new farmers build profitable and sustainable farm businesses. It supports coaching, business and succession planning, on-farm improvement projects, training, laboratory testing, and business risk management participation.
How much funding can be received?
Future Farmer Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 15, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Future Farmer Program program?
To be eligible for the Future Farmer Program program, you must:
New agricultural producer
Business or succession plan required
Prince Edward Island resident
What expenses are eligible under Future Farmer Program?
Coaching and facilitation for new farmers
Business and succession planning
Continuous improvement on-farm projects
Skills development and training
Business risk management participation
Who can I contact for more information about the Future Farmer Program?
You can contact Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) by email at futurefarmer@gov.pe.ca or by phone at (902) 368-4880.
Where is the Future Farmer Program available?
The Future Farmer Program program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.