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Fund your projects in agriculture

Investments in machinery, buildings, irrigation, precision technologies, and labour can open the door to grants. helloDarwin helps identify the right programs for your industry.
Agriculture
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.

Accepted grant applications for agriculture businesses

See how we helped companies in your industry fund projects with relevant grants and programs.
Accepted$1M+
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund

Commercial expansion into new markets

Accepted$500K-$1M
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) – Atlantic Canada

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$250K-$500K
2025
Agriculture, 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
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$100K-$250K
2026
Agriculture, 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
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

Skills development to accelerate execution

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Regions and Rurality Fund — convenience stores

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$25K-$50K
2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.2

Energy transition aligned with performance

Accepted$10K-$25K
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)

Operational modernization with new tools

Accepted$10K-$25K
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$10K-$25K
2025
Agriculture, 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
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels

Operational modernization with new tools

Accepted$10K-$25K
2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management

Energy transition aligned with performance

AcceptedUnder $10K
2026
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

AI-Powered Supply Chains Cluster (Scale AI)

Operational modernization with new tools

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

CanNor Jobs and Growth Fund — Not-for-Profit

Digital project to structure growth

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2

Operational modernization with new tools

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Commercial expansion into new markets

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Tax credit for an on-the-job training period

Team expansion to support growth

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Wood Innovation Program - component 1

Commercial expansion into new markets

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.