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Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Browse Open ProgramsHelps national associations and Indigenous groups pay for activities that improve the agricultural sector. Covers 70% of costs, up to $5 million over 5 years.
Funding for projects aimed at increasing sector development, building capacity, enhancing profitability, promoting mental health, farm safety, food system awareness, and fostering leadership within the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. Projects are cost-shared (AAFC contributes a maximum of 70%, applicant a minimum of 30%). Maximum AAFC contribution for national domestic agricultural fairs for awareness or educational activities is $100,000 per year or $500,000 over 5 years.
Industries: agriculture, agri-food
Region: Canada-wide projects required, regional consideration if national scope demonstrated
Other Criteria: Not-for-profit organization (e.g., association of workers/employers, local community/charitable/voluntary organization, corporation), Not-for-profit Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) organization (e.g., community/government, association), Must be a legal entity capable of entering into legal binding agreements, Must demonstrate the ability to deliver a national and/or agriculture and agri-food sector-wide project (encouraging stakeholder participation, implementing nationally, gathering support), Projects must align with program objectives (building skills, leadership, business management, farm safety, public trust), Prioritizes projects that develop sector capacity, build public trust, and are national in scope, Projects encouraged to engage Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented/marginalized groups (Women, Youth, 2SLGBTQI+, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities), Ability to demonstrate organizational capacity (relevant skills, experience, management controls, financial controls)
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Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Mar 31
Funding for agriculture and agri-food industry support organizations
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for agriculture and agri-food health and safety systems
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Due Jun 30
Funding for on-farm ecological goods and services
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Business training and planning funding for agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
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