Canadian Farm Grants & Funding Programs

Browse 152 active government grants, subsidies, and funding programs for Canadian farmers, all currently open for applications.

Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program

The ROD Program provides cost-share funding for projects that help rural Ontario communities address economic development barriers, attract and retain businesses, and strengthen…

ONDeadline: Oct 1, 2026Up to $250,000 depending on stream (Strategies and plans: up to $50,000; Economic diversification: up to $150,000; Community infrastructure: $25,000-$250,000; Business development: up to $10,000)

Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)

DRAO helps individuals and small businesses recover costs after natural disasters like floods or tornadoes. Eligible applicants can be reimbursed for cleanup expenses, repair or…

ONDeadline: Nov 16, 2026Up to $250,000 per application (up to 90% of eligible costs)

Micro Business (SEED)

Provides up to $6,000 over three years for commercial renewable resource harvesters and small businesses to reach sustainability. As of April 1, 2026, arts and film projects are…

NTDeadline: Mar 31, 2027up to $6,000 over three years

Organic Certification Rebate Program

Provides rebates up to 50% of organic certification fees (maximum $750) to help Nova Scotia farms become certified organic or support existing certified organic operations.

NSDeadline: Mar 31, 2027up to 50% of eligible expenses, maximum $750

Saskatchewan LEAN Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)

Provides funding assistance to agri-businesses for adoption of best practices, new technologies and processes that improve productivity, efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emi…

SKDeadline: Oct 31, 2027up to $750,000 (50-60% cost-share depending on stream)

Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program (RALP)

Provides funding to Saskatchewan producers to increase environmental resiliency of agricultural land through beneficial management practices related to water quality, soil healt…

SKDeadline: Dec 31, 202730-90% cost-share depending on practice, caps range from $10,000 to $200,000

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Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO)

DRAO helps individuals and small businesses recover costs after natural disasters like floods or tornadoes. Eligible applicants can be reimbursed for cleanup expenses, repair or…

ONDeadline: Nov 16, 2026Up to $250,000 per application (up to 90% of eligible costs)

Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program

The ROD Program provides cost-share funding for projects that help rural Ontario communities address economic development barriers, attract and retain businesses, and strengthen…

ONDeadline: Oct 1, 2026Up to $250,000 depending on stream (Strategies and plans: up to $50,000; Economic diversification: up to $150,000; Community infrastructure: $25,000-$250,000; Business development: up to $10,000)

Grow Ontario Market Initiative

Provides funding to primary producers, processors, and industry organizations to develop domestic or export market opportunities through marketing analysis, new product developm…

ONDeadline: OngoingUp to $60,000 for producers/processors; up to $125,000 for industry organizations (50% of eligible costs)

Commodity Loan Program (CLP)

A financing program developed in 1992 to help Ontario farmers cover crop planting, cultivating, and harvesting expenses. Offers lower-cost loans with up to 22 months for repayme…

ONDeadline: OngoingUp to $750,000 per year at Prime Interest Rate

Perennial Crop Development Program

A program designed to increase sustainability in PEI's agriculture sector by supporting the implementation of perennial crop development. It offers two sub-programs: one for est…

PEDeadline: Ongoing

Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program

The Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program supports beef cattle farmers by facilitating access to competitive, short-term, low-interest borrowing through Feeder Cattle Co-operativ…

ONDeadline: OngoingUp to $500,000 per member (total program pool: $500 million)

Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program

Provides up to $1 million per project to help the agricultural sector develop new opportunities, respond to emerging issues, and adapt to remain competitive.

FederalDeadline: Mar 31, 2029up to $1 million per project, maximum $5 million over 5 years per applicant

Business Investment Program

Provides term loans to small and medium-sized enterprises in strategic growth sectors or businesses with export potential to complement conventional funding sources.

NLDeadline: OngoingTerm loans at Bank of Canada rate + 0.5% interest

Regional Development Fund

Provides non-repayable contributions to non-profit organizations for economic development, innovation and capacity building projects including infrastructure, marketing, researc…

NLDeadline: OngoingUp to 25% of total eligible costs (Regional Development Program) or up to $5,000-$10,000 per year (Community Capacity Building)

Efficient Solutions Program - Farming Component

Hydro-Quebec provides farm customers with a wide range of energy efficient products, equipment and systems across three modules: Products, Innovative greenhouses, and Equipment …

QCDeadline: OngoingMinimum $100 funding required

Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program

Salary incentive program helping Nova Scotia employers hire recent graduates, covering 25-30% of first year salary and 12.5-15% of second year salary.

NSDeadline: Ongoing25-30% of first year salary, 12.5-15% of second year

START Program: Hiring Incentive

Wage incentive program that helps employers offset salary and benefit costs when hiring unemployed Nova Scotians, with priority given to full-time sustainable employment. Covers…

NSDeadline: OngoingWage incentives determined case-by-case, plus training and equipment cost coverage

CSA Incentive Program

Nova Scotia program supporting Community Supported Agriculture farms with 10% consumer discount reimbursement and up to $2,000 in marketing support to promote CSA sales.

NSDeadline: Ongoing10% consumer discount reimbursement + up to $2,000 marketing support

Capital Support for Aspiring Farmers

Offers a capital payment holiday of up to five years to reduce cash flow pressure during farm transfer or start-up for young farmers in Quebec.

QCDeadline: OngoingCapital payment holiday up to 5 years

AgriInsurance PEI

Agricultural insurance program available to producers for crops and livestock coverage through P.E.I. Agricultural Insurance Corporation.

PEDeadline: Ongoing

Cover Cropping - On-Farm Climate Action Fund

Cost-share funding for farmers implementing new cover cropping practices or interseeding cover crops that remain undisturbed over winter.

ONDeadline: Ongoing65% of eligible costs up to $30,000 per project (75% for new OFCAF applicants)

Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative

A 3-year, $5-million initiative supporting the restoration of bison as an economic, environmental, and cultural asset for Indigenous communities across the Prairies.

AB, MB, SKDeadline: Ongoing$5-million total over 3 years

AgriMarketing Program

A $129.97-million program to increase and diversify agricultural exports to international markets and seize domestic market opportunities through industry-led promotional activi…

FederalDeadline: Mar 31, 2028up to $2 million per year or maximum $10 million over 5 years

Beneficial Management Practices Program

Cost-share funding for agricultural sustainability projects including equipment purchases, energy projects, irrigation, construction, riparian and water projects after completin…

BCDeadline: Ongoing

Indigenous Agriculture Development Initiative

Provides financial assistance to support Indigenous communities, individuals, and organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador to advance agriculture, agri-food, and agri-products…

NLDeadline: Ongoing

Limestone Program

Provides financial assistance for purchasing agricultural limestone to enhance soil productivity and neutralize soil acid in Newfoundland and Labrador.

NLDeadline: Ongoing$25/tonne for bulk (plus HST) with minimum 32 tonnes per purchase

Agriculture Loan and Loan Guarantees

Provides repayable loans and loan guarantees to promote development of the agriculture sector as a complementary lender. Clients must first seek private financing; DAAF fills th…

NBDeadline: Ongoing

Get funding to protect your crops and property from wildlife

Funding program to help agricultural producers install fencing to protect crops and property from wildlife damage, particularly elk. Protecting a farm from damage by wildlife is…

YTDeadline: Ongoingup to $32.80 per linear metre for game fencing

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Funding

A 5-year cost-shared program funded by the governments of Canada and Yukon that provides funding for agricultural and agri-food projects supporting improved environmental perfor…

YTDeadline: OngoingCommercial applicants: up to 60% of project costs (max $125,000 lifetime, or $250,000 for major projects over $125,000). New entrants/small businesses: up to 60% of project costs (max $30,000 lifetime; $10,000 Phase 1, $20,000 Phase 2). Non-profit organizations, governments and institutions: up to 100% of project costs.

Apply for a fuel tax refund

Fuel tax refund program for gasoline, diesel or aviation fuel used in permitted commercial activities including farming, fishing, logging, mining, and tourism, or for space heat…

YTDeadline: OngoingFuel tax refund amount varies based on fuel purchases

AgriRecovery

Disaster relief program providing financial support to agricultural producers for restarting operations following natural disasters, complementing existing risk management progr…

QCDeadline: Ongoing

Farm Property Tax Credit Program (PCTFA)

Provides financial assistance to registered farm owners by paying a portion of farm property taxes for operations located in agricultural zones.

QCDeadline: Ongoingportion of farm property taxes

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

Provides $1 billion over 3 years to help small and medium-sized enterprises impacted by tariffs boost productivity, cut costs, build resilient supply chains and reach new markets.

AB, SK, MBDeadline: OngoingUp to 90% of project costs for businesses, 100% for non-commercial projects

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

Provides up to $10 million in funding to help small and medium-sized enterprises impacted by tariffs boost productivity, build resilient supply chains, and reach new markets.

BCDeadline: Ongoing$200,000 to $10 million per project

Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF)

Research and development funding program providing non-repayable grants up to $450,000 to accelerate commercialization of technological innovations in Saskatchewan's core sector…

SKDeadline: Ongoingup to $450,000

Saskatchewan LEAN Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)

Provides funding assistance to agri-businesses for adoption of best practices, new technologies and processes that improve productivity, efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emi…

SKDeadline: Oct 31, 2027up to $750,000 (50-60% cost-share depending on stream)

Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program (RALP)

Provides funding to Saskatchewan producers to increase environmental resiliency of agricultural land through beneficial management practices related to water quality, soil healt…

SKDeadline: Dec 31, 202730-90% cost-share depending on practice, caps range from $10,000 to $200,000

Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)

R&D funding program providing non-repayable grants up to $450,000 to accelerate commercialization of agricultural technology innovations led by Saskatchewan-based organizations.

SKDeadline: Ongoingup to $450,000

Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP)

Provides rebates to develop secure agricultural water sources like wells, dugouts, and pipelines, plus well decommissioning support.

SKDeadline: Mar 31, 2028Up to 50% rebate for water infrastructure (max $75,000 over 5 years), 90% rebate for well decommissioning (max $10,000 per project)

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund

Provides financial support to businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development projects in southwestern Ontario including business growth, pr…

ONDeadline: OngoingUp to 15% of eligible project costs for businesses (max $5M loans, up to $1.5M grants); up to 50% for community projects (max $1.5M)

Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD)

Financial support program for Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, and commercial entities to establish or expand their business operations in Canada's three territories.

NT, NU, YTDeadline: Ongoing

Program for Accessing Agricultural Land

Supports new primary producers, expanding operations, and commercial farm successors in Nova Scotia with flexible lease and financing options to secure land for starting, growin…

NSDeadline: Ongoing$5 million pilot program with loans up to $500,000

Cash Advance - Canadian Canola Growers Association

The Advance Payments Program offers short-term financing up to $1,000,000 for working capital needs, with up to $500,000 interest-free (including $250,000 extra for canola).

MB, AB, BC, SKDeadline: OngoingUp to $1,000,000 ($250,000 interest-free plus up to an additional $250,000)

Loan Guarantees

MASC provides agricultural loan guarantees to help producers access credit for diversifying operations, livestock association financing, and operating lines of credit.

MBDeadline: OngoingUp to 25% loan guarantee for livestock associations

Bridging Generations Initiative

Provides farmers under 40 with financial incentives including up to 2% annual rebates on first $425,000 borrowed, 90% financing options, and flexible repayment terms.

MBDeadline: OngoingUp to 2% annual rebate on first $425,000 borrowed (lifetime maximum $31,875)

AgriInvest

Government-matched savings program that helps farmers cover small income declines and invest in farm improvements, with government contributing up to $10,000 annually.

MBDeadline: OngoingUp to $10,000 government matching contribution annually

MASC Lending

Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation provides direct loans and loan guarantees to assist agricultural producers with reasonable access to credit for farm operations, equip…

MBDeadline: Ongoingup to $1,400,000 for stocker loans

Business Development Program (BDP)

Provides interest-free, unsecured, repayable contributions to help entrepreneurs set up, expand or modernize businesses in Atlantic Canada, covering up to 50% of capital needs.

NB, NL, NS, PEDeadline: Ongoingup to 50% of capital needs, up to 75% for business growth activities

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)

Provides funding to help businesses scale up and grow in Atlantic Canada through repayable and non-repayable contributions for expansion, productivity improvements, and market d…

NB, NL, NS, PEDeadline: Ongoing

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

Provides up to $1 million in non-repayable funding (part of $80 million over three years) to help small and medium-sized enterprises in Atlantic Canada impacted by tariffs boost…

NB, NL, NS, PEDeadline: Ongoing$80 million over three years (up to $1 million per business for non-repayable contributions)

Northern Food Development Program (NFDP)

Provides funding for commercial food producers, harvesters and processors in NWT to build commercial food production sectors and increase local food availability.

NTDeadline: OngoingUp to $7,500 per worker/intern, 25% sales rebate for sales under $10,000, 10-15% utilities rebate up to $2,500

Agri-food Funding (Sustainable-CAP NWT)

Federal/territorial partnership funding for agriculture-based initiatives that strengthen competitiveness, innovation and resiliency of the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based…

NTDeadline: Ongoingup to 75% of project costs (Stream 1); up to 75% (Stream 2); up to 100% (Stream 3 and industry organizations)

Micro Business (SEED)

Provides up to $6,000 over three years for commercial renewable resource harvesters and small businesses to reach sustainability. As of April 1, 2026, arts and film projects are…

NTDeadline: Mar 31, 2027up to $6,000 over three years

Capital Support for Aspiring Farmers

Provides capital payment holiday of up to five years to reduce cash flow pressure during farm transfer or start-up phase for young farmers in Quebec.

QCDeadline: OngoingCapital payment holiday up to 5 years

Guaranteed Loan

Loan guarantee program offering discounts of 0.30 to 0.60 percentage points on agricultural loans. Includes three products: regular guarantees up to $15 million per farm busines…

QCDeadline: OngoingUp to $15,000,000 per farm business

Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers

Provides subsidies of $10,000 to $50,000 to young people under 40 to establish agricultural businesses or join existing operations, with amounts based on education level.

QCDeadline: Ongoing$10,000 to $50,000

Investment Fund for the Future of Agriculture

Provides patient capital investments to support young people with startup, expansion, or agricultural business transfer projects through rent-to-own land programs and down payme…

QCDeadline: Ongoing$50,000 to $500,000 for down payment loans, minimum $100,000 for rent-to-own projects

Sustainable Growth Investment

Quebec program supporting productive and sustainable agricultural investments through financial assistance that reimburses part of financing interest costs on guaranteed loans.

QCDeadline: OngoingUp to $150,000 depending on component (Component 1: $15,000 max, Component 2: $150,000 max, Component 3: $10,000 max, Component 4: $45,000 max, Component 5: up to $75,000 max based on sales revenue). Maximum eligible financing per business: $700,000.

Credit Line for Investment

A guaranteed line of credit up to $15 million for agricultural businesses to finance investments like asset purchases, real estate, and value-added activities.

QCDeadline: Ongoingup to $15,000,000

Water Well Restoration or Replacement Program

Provides reimbursement for costs of replacing or restoring water wells damaged by energy activities when negotiations with energy companies are unsuccessful.

ABDeadline: Ongoing

Emerging Opportunities Program

Supports projects focused on innovation that result in significant company growth and sector impact in Alberta's value-added agriculture sector.

ABDeadline: OngoingMaximum $1,000,000 per fiscal year, up to $2,000,000 total per project

Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit (AFFB)

Provides a 9-cent-per-litre provincial fuel tax exemption on dyed gasoline and diesel for eligible Alberta farmers, plus full exemption on propane and aviation fuel for farming …

ABDeadline: Mar 31, 20319-cent-per-litre tax exemption on fuel

Next Generation Loan - Agriculture Financial Services Corporation

Fixed-rate term loans up to 20 years with 1% interest rate reduction for new entrants and young agricultural producers to establish their farming operations.

ABDeadline: Ongoingup to $1.5 million with 1% interest rate reduction

Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program

Eligible farmland owners receive a reduced property tax rate of no more than 25% of their municipality's residential property tax rate.

ONDeadline: OngoingTax rate reduced to no more than 25% of residential rate

Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties

Provides 100% cost-share funding for farm financial advisory services to help Ontario farmers experiencing financial difficulty complete a Farm Financial Analysis.

ONDeadline: Ongoing100% cost-share

Tile Loan Program

Provides loans to agricultural property owners to help them finance tile drainage projects on their land. Covers up to 75% of project costs with 10-year repayment terms.

ONDeadline: Ongoingup to 75% of tile drainage project costs; maximum $50,000 per fiscal year

Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

Provides financial compensation to producers whose livestock, poultry, and honey bees have been killed or damaged by wildlife predation.

ONDeadline: OngoingUp to $8,000 per livestock unit, $250 per bee colony, $100 for beehive equipment

Farm Assessment Program for Bona fide Farmers

Provides farmers with tax relief on the land used for farming.

PEDeadline: Ongoing

Farmland Financing Program

Provides two financing programs to support eligible farmers: Acreage Acquisition Loan (up to 100% at 6% for up to 150 acres, or up to 80% for up to 450 acres) and Young Farmers …

PEDeadline: OngoingProgram portfolio of $10 million total; Young Farmers program capped at $1 million per loan at 3%; Acreage Acquisition up to 100% at 6% for up to 150 acres or up to 80% for up to 450 acres

Product and Market Development Program

Provides funding for agri-businesses, producers or processors to expand through value-added, agri-processing, or market development based activities and projects.

PEDeadline: Ongoing

Future Farmer Program 2.0

Supports new farmers in establishing or continuing profitable and sustainable commercial farm businesses through coaching, training, and on-farm project funding.

PEDeadline: Ongoing

Web Presence Assistance

Financial assistance to help Prince Edward Island businesses and not-for-profits create websites or upgrade existing websites to include e-commerce.

PEDeadline: Ongoingup to $1,000 or $2,500 (50% cost-sharing)

Small Business Assistance

Provides loans for small businesses to purchase/acquire businesses, expand operations, or undertake new construction with terms up to 20 years.

PEDeadline: OngoingUp to 80% of fair market value, maximum 20-year terms

Business Energy Rebate Program

Provides rebates to businesses, non-profits, institutional organizations, and industrial/agricultural facilities for purchasing high-efficiency LED lighting, heat pumps, and ene…

PEDeadline: OngoingVaries by product - $2.50 to $900 per unit

Micro-Loan Program

Provides loans up to $15,000 per applicant for new and expanding businesses. Repayment terms up to 5 years at TD Bank Prime + 4.5% interest. Supports entrepreneurs in trades, qu…

PEDeadline: Ongoingup to $15,000

PEI Labour Rebate (PLR)

A refundable labour rebate providing up to 25% of eligible salaries and wages for incremental full-time positions linked to development, expansion, or commercialization of expor…

PEDeadline: Ongoingup to 25% of eligible salaries and wages

Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Program

Provides financial incentives to encourage agriculture producers to remove sensitive land from production and adopt beneficial management practices for conservation and regenera…

PEDeadline: OngoingAnnual payments through multi-year land use agreement

Broadband Fund for Businesses

Financial assistance program providing up to 50% of eligible costs for PEI businesses to gain access to new or upgraded internet services to their business premises.

PEDeadline: Ongoingup to 50% of eligible costs

Agriculture Awareness Sub-Program

Program to raise the profile of PEI agriculture among youth and the general public through promotional activities, events, and educational programming that develops leadership a…

PEDeadline: Ongoing

PEI - 2 Billion Trees Planting Program

Government-funded program providing free trees and planting services on private agricultural and watershed lands to create new forest cover and enhance biodiversity.

PEDeadline: OngoingFree trees and planting services

Apply for Hedgerow Planting

Cost-sharing program providing tree and shrub planting services to protect soil from erosion, prevent runoff, and create windbreaks for buildings and livestock.

PEDeadline: Ongoing$1 per seedling plus tax

Hedgerow/Buffer Zone Planting Program

Program helps landowners plant treed hedgerows and buffers to protect soil from erosion, prevent runoff, and create windbreaks for buildings and livestock.

PEDeadline: OngoingSeedlings supplied and planted by Department, landowner pays $1.00/seedling plus tax

Entrepreneur Loan Program

Provides loans up to $100,000 for new and existing PEI businesses to help start, improve, or expand operations.

PEDeadline: Ongoingup to $100,000

Harvesting Infrastructure Fund

Targeted funding stream under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (S-CAP) that aims to increase food security in Nunavut communities by ensuring that every communi…

NUDeadline: Mar 31, 2028

Wildlife Damage Compensation and Prevention Programs

Programs that compensate for wildlife damage to property and provide equipment/materials to prevent wildlife damage and increase human safety. The Wildlife Damage Compensation P…

NUDeadline: Ongoing

Greening the Harvest Fund

Targeted funding stream under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (S-CAP) that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Nunavut's harvesting infrastructure thr…

NUDeadline: Mar 31, 2028

Traditional Harvest and Landscape Adaptation Fund

A targeted funding stream under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (S-CAP) that supports traditional harvesting activities and strengthens ecosystem services prov…

NUDeadline: Mar 31, 2028

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

Provides $1.5 billion to help businesses overcome trade disruptions and includes support for businesses across all sectors, including in the steel, automotive and food security …

ONDeadline: Ongoing$125,000 to $10 million repayable or $125,000 to $1 million non-repayable (total program funding now $1.5 billion)

BC Agriculture and Food Export Program

Provides cost-share funding to eligible sector businesses and associations to undertake market development activities outside of B.C. to increase sales, reduce market risk, and …

BCDeadline: Ongoing

Product Development Program

Provides funding for prototype and product development services to food, beverage and other agri-processing value-added companies in Saskatchewan.

SKDeadline: OngoingApproved applicants may be reimbursed up to 50 per cent of eligible project expenses, to a maximum of $10,000 CAD, in a lump sum at the end of the funding agreement, upon completion of all project activities and approval of the financial report.

Agri-Food Growth Program

Program to build and enhance local markets to increase awareness, sale and consumption of Prince Edward Island produced agri-food products through signage, promotion, market rea…

PEDeadline: Ongoing

Organic Industry Development Program

Provides strategic assistance to support organic agriculture sector growth and competitiveness in PEI through four sub-programs covering market competitiveness, specialized equi…

PEDeadline: Ongoing

Enriched Investment Tax Credit

A 25% provincial corporate tax credit on qualified manufacturing and processing equipment costs for eligible manufacturing and processing businesses in strategic sectors.

PEDeadline: Ongoing25% tax credit on qualified equipment costs

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program

A reimbursement-based program providing $759 million over 10 years to help supply-managed poultry and egg producers adapt to trade agreement impacts through on-farm investments …

FederalDeadline: Mar 31, 2030Up to 70% of eligible project costs (85% for young producers), allocated by sector with maximum amounts based on quota/production share

Livestock Incentive Loan Program

Loan guarantees to financial institutions for farmers purchasing and raising livestock. Loans up to $75,000 with guarantees up to 90% at prime + 1%; up to 18 months for feeder l…

NBDeadline: Ongoingup to $75,000

Farm Animal Health & Welfare

Offers four separate herd/ranch health assistance programs: Cattle Herd Health Assistance Program, Sheep Herd Health Program, Swine Herd Health Program, and Mink Ranch Health Pr…

NSDeadline: Ongoing

Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program

Low-interest financing program for beef farmers to purchase feeder cattle through local co-operatives, with loans up to $2 million for individuals and $3 million for corporations.

ONDeadline: Ongoingup to $2,000,000 for individuals and $3,000,000 for corporations

Interest Rebate Program - Feeder Associations of Alberta

Provides a rebate on a portion of the interest paid on FAA Feeder Loans when purchasing cattle, helping reduce operational costs for farm and feeder operations.

ABDeadline: Ongoingrebates on purchases up to $100,000 eligible advance totals

Beef Breeder Co-operative Program

Provides eligible beef producers with loans to purchase beef breeding females through membership in affiliated regional co-operatives across Ontario.

ONDeadline: Ongoing$75,000+ loan depending on co-operative

Advance Payments Program - Beef Farmers of Ontario

Provides beef farmers access to up to $1,000,000 in cash advances based on cattle value, with the first $250,000 being interest-free. The $250,000 interest-free loan limit has b…

ONDeadline: Ongoingup to $1,000,000 per program year, first $250,000 interest-free

Alberta Breeder Finance Inc - Feeder Associations of Alberta

Flexible financing program for Alberta producers to purchase breeder cattle, heifers, cow-calf pairs and bulls with up to 100% value financing and terms up to 6 years. Includes …

ABDeadline: OngoingUp to $500,000 per operation (up to $1,000,000 with additional credit assessment). Per head limits (effective April 15, 2026): Heifers $4,800/hd, Bred Heifers $6,200/hd, Youthful Bred Cows $6,200/hd, Older Bred Cows $4,500/hd, Cow-Calf Pairs (under 5 yrs) $7,700/pair, Cow-Calf Pairs (over 5 yrs) $6,500/pair (2-year loan), Bulls $9,500/hd. Security deposit: 10% (20% for Bull Program).

Stocker Loans

Provides short-term financing for producers who purchase feeder cattle and lambs, or retain owned calves and lambs for feeding.

MBDeadline: Ongoingup to $1,600,000

Support Program for the Eradication of Chronic Wasting Disease in Cervids

Financial aid for cervid producers affected by Chronic Wasting Disease eradication measures, including compensation for slaughtered animals and sanitary measures implementation.

QCDeadline: Mar 31, 2029Up to $6,000 per male non-castrated cervid over 1 year, $3,000 per other cervid; up to $20,000 for sanitary measures

Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec

Reimburses additional expenses for swine operations affected by PED, SDCV or SVA diseases, including veterinary costs, biosafety materials, and disinfection expenses.

QCDeadline: OngoingUp to $20,000 per production site ($30,000 if nursery present), $5,000 advance available

Feeder Association Loan Guarantee

Provides farmers with a competitive method of financing cattle for growing and finishing purposes through government-guaranteed low interest loans.

ABDeadline: Ongoing

Wildlife Predator Compensation Program

Provides compensation to ranchers whose livestock are killed or injured by wolves, grizzly bears, black bears, cougars and eagles.

ABDeadline: OngoingBased on average commercial value, minimum $400 for confirmed cow kill

Shot Livestock Compensation Program

Provides compensation to producers whose livestock is shot by another person in a Wildlife Management Unit during open hunting seasons.

ABDeadline: Ongoing100% of animal value (max $2,000 for horses), plus veterinary costs

Cattle Loan Program

Program provides financing up to $100,000 for PEI farmers to purchase feeder animals or breeding stock destined for Atlantic Beef Products plant.

PEDeadline: Ongoingup to $100,000

Grow the Herd Pilot Program

Program designed to grow the beef cow population in PEI and increase the number of beef cattle processed in the province through heifer/cow retention incentives and Certified Is…

PEDeadline: Ongoing$50/head for CIB Marketing Supplement, $50/head for CIB Grade Supplement

Crown Land Pasture Association Invasive Weed Program

Provides financial assistance to pasture associations on agricultural Crown land to control prohibited and noxious invasive weeds. Requires pre-approval and a rangeland health a…

SKDeadline: Ongoingup to $50,000 per year, 80% reimbursement

BC Breeder and Feeder Association APP Interest Relief Program

Interest-free advances up to $250,000 for eligible livestock and crops through the Advance Payments Program for Feeder Association Co-op Members.

BCDeadline: Ongoingup to $250,000 interest-free

Ginseng Storage Loan Guarantee Pilot Program (GSLGPP)

Industry-led pilot loan guarantee program to assist Ontario ginseng farmers in sustaining and growing their business through low-rate storage loans.

ONDeadline: Ongoingup to $1,000,000 at Prime Interest Rate per year

Agriculture Wildlife Program

Provides up to 80% compensation to agricultural producers for wildlife damage to livestock, harvested crops, and unharvested crops.

BCDeadline: Ongoingup to 80% compensation

Enhanced Replant Program

Provides support to wine grape, berry, and tree fruit producers to replace existing acreage with climate-resilient varieties that produce in-demand, premium fruit. Offered throu…

BCDeadline: Ongoing

Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP)

Provides deferral of provincial property taxes on eligible farmland and outbuildings to encourage preservation of agricultural land.

NBDeadline: OngoingProvincial property tax deferral on assessed value

Agriculture Disaster Financial Assistance Program

Funding program for Yukon farmers and agricultural producers to cover relief and recovery costs from damage and loss caused by natural disasters, administered alongside the fede…

YTDeadline: Ongoingup to $500,000

Ministerial initiative to reward agri-environmental practices

Quebec program providing financial assistance up to $50,000 to encourage adoption of agri-environmental practices that exceed regulatory requirements and generate environmental …

QCDeadline: Ongoingup to $50,000

Organic Certification Rebate Program

Provides rebates up to 50% of organic certification fees (maximum $750) to help Nova Scotia farms become certified organic or support existing certified organic operations.

NSDeadline: Mar 31, 2027up to 50% of eligible expenses, maximum $750

Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association - Advance Payments Program (APP)

Provides cash advances up to $1,000,000 for Nova Scotia tree fruit growers, with first $100,000 interest-free.

NSDeadline: Ongoingup to $1,000,000 ($100,000 interest-free)

Waterfowl Damage Compensation Plan

Provides 80% coverage for waterfowl damages to crops, with an additional 10% coverage through the Complementary Support Program, totaling 90% compensation.

QCDeadline: Ongoing80% coverage plus 10% complementary support

Walter Paszkowski Farm Leadership Award

Alberta Canola provides $5,000 annually to one canola grower in Alberta to support participation in the National Farm Leadership Program.

ABDeadline: Ongoing$5,000

Regional Tile Drainage Initiative

Supports agriculture sector in Northern Ontario to install tile drainage for improved arable land quality and increased crop yields.

ONDeadline: Ongoing50% of contractor costs to max $500/acre + 100% admin fees to max $100/acre, total max $1 million

PEI Index Field Buy-Back Program

The Province of PEI offers to purchase agricultural land designated as index fields under the National Potato Wart Response Plan from eligible landowners whose property has been…

PEDeadline: OngoingBased on independent appraisal

Horticulture Diversification Program

Supports horticulture food producers to expand greenhouse and controlled environment agriculture production, adopt efficiency technologies, improve crop storage, and access spec…

PEDeadline: Ongoing

Agricultural Trusts in BC

Trust funds providing partial funding to stimulate agricultural industry development initiatives, managed by industry sectors with dollar-for-dollar matching requirements. Suppo…

BCDeadline: OngoingPartial funding with dollar-for-dollar industry matching required

FCC Indigenous Agriculture and Food Financing

Farm Credit Canada provides on and off-reserve financing and resources to Indigenous entrepreneurs, economic development corporations and First Nations communities for agricultu…

FederalDeadline: Ongoing

Prime-Vert

Program to increase adoption of agri-environmental practices by farm businesses to improve environmental performance of the agricultural sector. Supports equipment purchases (se…

QCDeadline: Ongoing

Perennia – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

Provides funding to help farmers implement nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing practices to improve soil health and tackle climate change.

NSDeadline: Ongoingup to $100,000 depending on gross farming income

Commodity loan guarantee program

Provides short-term operating loans up to $750,000 for farmers to purchase crop input supplies such as seed, fertilizer and pesticides.

ONDeadline: Ongoingup to $750,000

Supply Management Processing Investment Fund

Provides non-repayable contributions to processors of supply-managed commodities (dairy, poultry, and egg) for automated equipment and technology investments to improve producti…

FederalDeadline: Ongoing50% - 85% of costs shared

Community food program donation tax credit for farmers

Tax credit worth 25% of the fair market value of agricultural products donated by Ontario farmers to eligible community food programs.

ONDeadline: Ongoing25% of fair market value of donated agricultural products

Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) Loan Programs

ACC offers low-cost operating loans to Canadian producers including the federal Advance Payments Program (supporting cash advances for 4,000+ commodities including grains, oilse…

FederalDeadline: OngoingUp to $250,000 interest-free (2026 Program Year); up to $1,000,000 total with additional financing at Prime Rate

AgriInvest

A self-managed producer-government savings account that helps farmers manage small income declines and make investments to manage risk and improve market income.

FederalDeadline: OngoingGovernment matches 1% of Allowable Net Sales

AgriInsurance

A federal-provincial-producer cost-shared program that provides affordable insurance protection to stabilize farm income by minimizing economic effects of production losses caus…

FederalDeadline: Ongoing

Advance Payments Program

Federal loan guarantee program providing agricultural producers with easy access to low-cost cash advances up to $1,000,000 based on the value of eligible agricultural products.

FederalDeadline: OngoingUp to $1,000,000 with first $250,000 interest-free for non-canola advances and $500,000 interest-free for canola advances (2025-2026)

Risk Management and Food Safety Program

Accelerates adoption of food safety, biosecurity, traceability, and animal welfare systems while supporting agriculture sector resilience against emerging challenges including e…

NBDeadline: Mar 31, 2028Element 1: Up to 50-70% for producers (max $15,000/year or $50,000/life for individuals; max $50,000/life overall except associations), up to 100% for associations. Element 2: Up to 40% for individual operations (max $50,000/life), up to 100% for associations (max $40,000/year).

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

Supports environmental resiliency of agricultural landscapes through acreage-based payments for beneficial management practices including reduced tillage, wetlands/ponds, pollin…

NBDeadline: OngoingUp to $100,000 per individual business, $150,000 for producer associations

Market Development and Access Program

Cost-sharing program supporting New Brunswick food and beverage producers to access certifications, develop market opportunities, and sell directly to consumers through three el…

NBDeadline: OngoingUp to 50% to maximum $15,000 per project and $45,000 annually

Livestock Genetic Enhancement Program

Provides cost-sharing assistance up to 30% for purchasing genetically superior breeding animals and genetic testing services across multiple livestock sectors in New Brunswick.

NBDeadline: OngoingUp to 30% of purchase price, maximums vary by animal type ($1,400 for elite bulls, $900 for elite females, $5,000 per farm per year)

Indigenous Agriculture Development Program

Provides funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to Indigenous individuals, communities, and organizations in New Brunswick to participate in the agricul…

NBDeadline: Ongoing

Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

Program supporting innovative research and development, pre-commercialization activities, on-farm demonstration trials, and adoption of new technologies to improve profitability…

NBDeadline: OngoingUp to $60,000 per year for research projects, up to $30,000 for technology demonstrations

Sheep Flock Renewal and Improvement Program

Financial assistance of $75 per retained bred or purchased ewe above the usual 5% replacement rate to grow, renew and improve the New Brunswick sheep flock.

NBDeadline: Ongoing$75 per retained bred or purchased ewe above 5% replacement rate, maximum $4,000 per farm

Crop and Livestock Sector Development

Supports crop and livestock development through provincial and regional economic development programming, sector capacity building, and establishing agricultural machinery usage…

NBDeadline: OngoingProvincial: up to 50% of costs, max $150,000/year per sector project. Regional: up to 50%, max $60,000/year (individual/group projects capped at $120,000 lifetime, equipment contributions not exceeding 30%). Machinery cooperatives: up to 30% for equipment, max $30,000/year ($100,000 lifetime); up to 70% for by-laws/startup, max $5,000.

Beneficial Management Practices Program

Assists producers in improving environmental performance of their operations through cost-sharing for precision farming, irrigation efficiency, manure management, energy upgrade…

NBDeadline: Mar 31, 2028Maximum $60,000 over program life (35-75% cost-sharing depending on practice)

Agri-land Accessibility and Enhancement Program

Supports the development of farmland for agriculture in New Brunswick including bringing formerly used agricultural lands back into production, enhancing new production fields, …

NBDeadline: Mar 31, 2028Re-development of inactive lands: up to 50% of eligible costs. Land clearing (wild blueberries): up to 30% of eligible costs. Land clearing (other crops/livestock feed): up to 30% of eligible costs. Field consolidation: up to 30% of eligible costs. Land levelling: up to 30% of eligible costs. Site suitability assessment: up to 50% of eligible costs (max $40,000 per project over framework life). Wetland/watercourse delineation: up to 70% of eligible costs (max $2,100 per project). Elements 1-5 combined: max $7,000 annually (or up to $35,000 over 5-year framework with case-by-case approval for large projects).

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership - Advancing Agri-Food Processing

Supports innovation and competitiveness in agri-food processing through equipment modernization and manufacturing process efficiency analysis.

NBDeadline: Ongoingup to $50,000

Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

Compensates New Brunswick agricultural producers for crop or livestock losses caused by wildlife. Provides up to 80% compensation (maximum $35,000 per year) without requiring pa…

NBDeadline: Ongoingup to 80% compensation, maximum $35,000 per year

Honey Bee Wildlife Compensation Program

Provides compensation for honey bee losses from bears and covers 80% of material costs for bee-yard fences up to $5,000 annually.

SKDeadline: Ongoing80% of fence material costs, maximum $5,000 annually

Wildlife Damage Program

Provides funding for preventive measures and compensation for crop and livestock losses due to wildlife damage in Saskatchewan.

SKDeadline: Ongoing

Advance Payment Program - PEI Federation of Agriculture

Federal loan guarantee program providing agricultural producers with low-cost cash advances for operating expenses and marketing opportunities, managed by Agriculture & Agri-Foo…

PEDeadline: Ongoingup to $1,000,000

Wildlife Damage Compensation

Provides compensation for crop damage caused by wildlife and livestock losses due to predation, with 90% compensation for crop losses and up to $7,000 for livestock predation.

MBDeadline: Ongoing90% of crop damage value, up to $7,000 for livestock predation

Apiculture Support Program

Offers a refund of part of the contribution for crop insurance coverage for bees and honey. Supports apiculture businesses that enroll in the Crop Insurance Coverage (ASREC) Api…

QCDeadline: Ongoing$1,000,000

Agri-Québec Plus

Provides additional financial assistance to farming operations participating in AgriStability with net annual income under $50,000, covering 85% of losses for non-ASRA and non-s…

QCDeadline: Ongoing85% coverage

Agri-Québec

A savings-based program where farmers make annual deposits and receive matching government contributions to create a reserve for managing operational risks.

QCDeadline: OngoingMatching government contributions on annual deposits

Crop Insurance

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation provides crop insurance for annual and perennial crops as well as honey and bee overwintering, with federal and provincial governments…

ABDeadline: Ongoing

AgriProfit$ cost of production and business analysis program

Business analysis program providing cost of production reports, financial statements, and economic benchmarks to help Alberta producers evaluate performance and plan their opera…

ABDeadline: Ongoing

PEI Livestock Strategy Program

Supports projects to increase productivity, resource capacity, environmental sustainability, revenue diversification and risk management in PEI's livestock industry through four…

PEDeadline: Ongoing