Closed
SEB supports Quebec agri-food export growth
Quebec, CanadaCloses on May 21, 2025
Up to 100,000 $
Agriculture
Grant consulting for Canadian agriculture businesses
Investments in machinery, buildings, irrigation, precision technologies, and labour can open the door to grants. helloDarwin helps identify the right programs for your industry.
What makes funding in agriculture complex
Agriculture businesses often need to combine expenses, sector proof, intake dates, and economic objectives to secure the right funding.
Varied expenses
Equipment, technology, training, hiring, energy efficiency, or expansion can fall under different programs.
Sector-specific proof
Programs need to understand the context in agriculture, the budget, outcomes, and operational risks.
Timing requirements
Many programs require applications before the purchase, signature, or project start.
Grants in agriculture
Agriculture businesses can access programs to modernize operations, develop markets, improve productivity, or reduce costs.
Open
Tax incentives for business R&D in Canada
Canada
Up to 35% of project cost
Closed
Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
Quebec, CanadaCloses on February 15, 2026
Up to 50,000 $
Accepted$1M+
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Commercial expansion into new markets
Accepted$500K-$1M
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$250K-$500K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Canada-Québec initiative to help mitigate the impact of excess rainfall in Québec in 2023 on certain regions and agricultural productions
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$250K-$500K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$100K-$250K
2026Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 4 – Soutien à la vitalisation et à la coopération intermunicipale : Axe Vitalisation
Skills development to accelerate execution
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Skills development to accelerate execution
Accepted$50K-$100K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Regions and Rurality Fund — convenience stores
Digital transformation to improve efficiency
Accepted$25K-$50K
2024Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.2
Energy transition aligned with performance
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit
Digital project to structure growth
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 1: Improving labor productivity in crop production
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$10K-$25K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels
Operational modernization with new tools
Accepted$10K-$25K
2024Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management
Energy transition aligned with performance
AcceptedUnder $10K
2026Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)
Operational modernization with new tools
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit
Digital project to structure growth
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2
Operational modernization with new tools
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Commercial expansion into new markets
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Tax credit for an on-the-job training period
Team expansion to support growth
AcceptedUnder $10K
2025Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Wood Innovation Program - component 1
Commercial expansion into new markets
Our services
Precision expertise in high-impact funding vertical.
Grant Consulting
Strategic support to build your financing plan, prioritize opportunities, and manage your requests.
Grant Writing
Comprehensive support to prepare, draft, and file an accurate application with the help of our experts.
Platform
Self-service tools to discover grants, tax credits, and programs tailored to your projects.
Frequently asked questions
Need help deciding what applies to your business? Talk to an expert and get a clearer next step.
Can farm modernization or agri-food projects be funded?
Often, yes. Funding can support equipment, productivity, sustainable practices, processing capacity, market development, and technology adoption when the project is tied to clear farm or agri-food outcomes.
What should an agriculture business prepare?
Prepare the project budget, production impact, location, expected environmental or operational benefits, supplier quotes, timeline, and any permits or technical details required for the investment.
How does helloDarwin prioritize agriculture programs?
We compare the project with provincial, federal, regional, and sector-specific programs, then focus on the options that match the expenses, seasonality, location, and expected outcomes.