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Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses - Charlo - Prince Edward Island - Canada
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Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses

Support for agri-food product and market growth
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Charlo, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Overview

This program supports agri-businesses, producers, and agri-processors in developing new products and markets. It offers up to $3.5 billion under Sustainable CAP to help with value-added processing, market development, and commercialization activities.
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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
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Charlo, Charlottetown
  • Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial
  • National
  • International

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Value-added and agri-food processing projects.
  • Market development activities in PEI.
  • Market development activities through intra-jurisdictional projects.
  • Commercialization and adoption of new products, technologies, practices, or processes.

Documents Needed

  • Application form
  • Project proposal
  • Business or organization information
  • Partnership information, if applicable
  • Project timeline and budget

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups.
  • Agricultural producers.
  • Small and medium-sized agri-businesses.
  • Small and medium-sized agri-processors.
  • Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations.

Eligible expenses

  • Machinery and equipment purchases.
  • Trade show attendance for a new market, market research, travel, and buyer missions.
  • Consulting, coaching, translation, legal advice, and feasibility studies.
  • Product development costs, including processing, recipe development, packaging, branding, and testing.
  • Promotional materials and travel-related costs.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Prince Edward Island

Additional information

  • Applications for the 2025/2026 fiscal year are no longer being accepted.
  • Programming is scheduled to reopen on April 1, 2026.
  • Special consideration may be given to projects that include knowledge adoption and clean technologies.
  • The program is intended to support individual SME needs rather than broad strategic initiatives.

Contacts

PMD@gov.pe.ca
902-368-4880

Frequently Asked Questions about the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses. 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 Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses?

This program supports agri-businesses, producers, and agri-processors in developing new products and markets. It offers up to $3.5 billion under Sustainable CAP to help with value-added processing, market development, and commercialization activities.

Who is eligible for the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses program?

To be eligible for the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses program, you must: SME agri-business or agri-processor. Agricultural producer or industry group. Project for product or market development.

What expenses are eligible under Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses?

Value-added and agri-food processing projects. Market development activities in PEI. Market development activities through intra-jurisdictional projects. Commercialization and adoption of new products, technologies, practices, or processes.

Who can I contact for more information about the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses?

You can contact Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) by email at PMD@gov.pe.ca or by phone at 902-368-4880.

Where is the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses available?

The Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.

Is the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses is a undefined

Who are the financial supporters of the Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses?

Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses is funded by Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)

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