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Browse Open ProgramsHelps not-for-profit organizations support under-represented groups in agriculture. Provides up to $1 million over 5 years for projects that promote entrepreneurship and leadership.
Non-repayable contributions and capacity building support for projects that help Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented/marginalized groups fully participate in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. Funding has an annual cap of $200,000 and requires a maximum 70% AAFC contribution (minimum 30% from applicant).
Industries: agriculture, agri-food
Region: Canada
Demographics: Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, official language minority communities
Other Criteria: Not-for-profit organization, Not-for-profit Indigenous organization, Academia, Must be a legal entity capable of entering into legal binding agreements, Must demonstrate ability to deliver a national and/or agriculture and agri-food sector-wide project, Associations should operate on a national basis (regional considered if data/lessons shared), Applicant organization's mandate/mission may target target groups, Applicant organization may be majority-owned (50%+) by target groups, Applicant organization's Board of Directors may have significant representation (30%+) from target groups
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Funding for tile drainage in Northern Ontario
Government of British Columbia, Investment Agriculture Foundation
Agri-environmental risk assessment in British Columbia
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Due Dec 15
Reduced price for Canadian manufactured dairy ingredients
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Loans for agri-food entrepreneurs under 40
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to promote agriculture in Prince Edward Island
Government of Yukon, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Farm management advice in Yukon
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