Wine Sector Support Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Wine Sector Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Wine Sector Support Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Wine Sector Support Program?

Wine Sector Support Program is funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Wine Sector Support Program?

You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.wssp-pasv.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.

Q: Where is the Wine Sector Support Program available?

The Wine Sector Support Program program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Supports Canadian wineries in adapting to industry challenges

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Wine Sector Support Program provides up to $25 million annually to licensed Canadian wineries to help them adapt to economic challenges, with funding based on the production of eligible bulk wine fermented from domestic and/or imported agricultural products. The program specifically targets financial support to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of the Canadian wine industry.

Financing terms and conditions

Non-repayable grant payments based on the production of bulk wine fermented in Canada from domestic and/or imported primary agricultural products.
The payment rate is calculated by dividing the grant funding allocation for the fiscal year by the total litres of eligible wine determined from applications.
Individual grant payments are calculated by multiplying the total litres of eligible wine produced by the determined per litre payment rate.
The maximum funding an eligible recipient can receive is $25 million per fiscal year.
Grant funding must be reported for tax purposes and recipients will receive an AGR‑1, Statement of Farm-Support Payments, from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for the funding received.

Activities funded

Financial support for licensed Canadian wineries producing bulk wine from domestic and/or imported primary agricultural products.
Assistance for Canadian wineries in adapting to economic impacts and maintaining financial resilience.
Support for maintaining stable regional production levels and the number of licensed wine producers in each region.
Financial contributions aimed at keeping the net operating income of licensed Canadian wineries stable.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 30,000

Creating a community art installation with local artists

$ 60,000

Implementing an eco-friendly packaging line

$ 50,000

Building a local food distribution network

$ 55,000

Launching a youth entrepreneurship mentorship program

$ 40,000

Establishing a digital literacy program for seniors

$ 47,000

Developing a recycling initiative for electronics

Eligibility

The applicant must be a not-for-profit academic institution or a for-profit organization producing wine in Canada for commercial sale, such as businesses, corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, co-operatives, or trusts.
The applicant must hold a federal wine licence issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) under section 14 of the Excise Act, 2001, which is valid at the time of application and up to or after March 31, 2026.
The applicant must have produced wine fermented in Canada using domestic and/or imported primary agricultural products between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.
The applicant must have grown, produced, or otherwise owned the primary agricultural products used for wine production.
The applicant must have generated a minimum of $50,000 in total gross sales in the previous calendar or fiscal year of all wine packaged in Canada.
The applicant must be a legal entity capable of entering into legally binding agreements.

Who is eligible?

Not-for-profit academic institutions producing wine in Canada for commercial sale
For-profit organizations producing wine in Canada for commercial sale, including businesses and corporations
Sole proprietorships involved in wine production for commercial sale
Partnerships producing wine commercially in Canada
Co-operatives engaged in commercial wine production
Trusts involved in the commercial production of wine in Canada

Who is not eligible

Wine products producers using 100% fermented Canadian apples.
Producers of wine products made from 100% fermented Canadian honey (e.g., mead not fermented with any other primary agricultural product).
Wine producers using processed inputs (such as juice, concentrate, syrup, or must) not originating from owned primary agricultural products.
Wine products created from pomace and/or piquette.
Producers of wine products that were manufactured before April 1, 2024.
Entities packaging wine products, but not producing them themselves.
Wine products with an excise duty exemption available beyond June 30, 2022.

How to apply

Program Overview

The program is open for applications for the 2025-26 year
Applications will be accepted until May 23, 2025
The program ends on March 31, 2027

Check Eligibility

Eligibility criteria include being a not-for-profit or for-profit wine producer
A federal wine licence issued by CRA is required
A minimum of $50,000 in total gross sales should have been generated in the previous year

Prepare Documentation

Prepare necessary documents, such as a copy of the federal wine licence
Verify that production records match total litres in application
Provide ownership documents of primary agricultural products used in wine production

Complete the Application Form

Complete the application form available as a fillable PDF
Include the required documents with your form
Ensure all mandatory fields are completed

Submit Application

Submit the completed application form and required documents by email
Contact the program if any issues arise during submission

Post-Submission Process

Receive an acknowledgement notice after application submission
Await confirmation notice and unique program identification number (PIN)
Be prepared for requests for additional information from the program

Additional information

Successful applicants will be required to adhere to the terms outlined in the grant agreement before receiving funding.
All information submitted is subject to verification and audit by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
An acknowledgment notice confirming receipt of your application will be issued, but this does not guarantee funding.
Applications will not be processed until they are deemed complete by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
If applicants experience any issues during the application process, they are encouraged to contact the program directly via the provided email or phone number.

Contacts

aafc.wssp-pasv.aac@agr.gc.ca

1-877-246-4682

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Wine Sector Support Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Wine Sector Support 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 Wine Sector Support Program?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Wine Sector Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the Wine Sector Support Program?

Who is eligible for the Wine Sector Support Program program?

To be eligible for the Wine Sector Support Program program, you must: The applicant must be a not-for-profit academic institution or for-profit organization that produces wine in Canada for commercial sale, including businesses, corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, co-operatives, and trusts. The applicant must hold a federal wine licence issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) under section 14 of the Excise Act, 2001, valid at the time of application and until at least March 31, 2026. The applicant must have produced wine fermented in Canada using domestic and/or imported primary agricultural products between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, and generated a minimum of $50,000 in total gross sales in the previous calendar or fiscal year.