Fish or Seafood Grants & Funding Programs in Canada

5 active funding programs relevant to fish or seafood operations across Canada.

Financial support program for commercial fishing businesses

Three-component program offering grants, loans and loan guarantees to support establishment, financing, and sustainability of commercial fishing businesses in Quebec. Components…

QCDeadline: Mar 31, 2027up to $25,000-$50,000 depending on component and applicant status

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

Northern Food Development Program (NFDP)

Provides funding for commercial food producers, harvesters and processors in NWT for infrastructure, equipment, capacity building, sales and utilities rebates to build commercia…

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

Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund

Provides up to $350,000 in non-repayable funding for commercial fisheries and aquaculture businesses to invest in innovative energy-efficient practices that reduce climate chang…

NSDeadline: Nov 6, 2026up to $350,000 for Electrification; up to $100,000 for Study, Renewables, and Operational Efficiency pathways

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

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What fish or seafood grants can farmers get in Canada?

We track 5 active fish or seafood funding programs across federal and provincial sources, all listed here with links to apply.

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