General Agriculture Grants & Funding Programs in Canada
97 active funding programs relevant to general agriculture operations across Canada.
All general agriculture programs
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
Regional Development Fund
Provides non-repayable contributions to non-profit organizations for economic development, innovation and capacity building projects including infrastructure, marketing, researc…
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 …
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.
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…
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.
AgriInsurance PEI
Agricultural insurance program available to producers for crops and livestock coverage through P.E.I. Agricultural Insurance Corporation.
Beneficial Management Practices Program
Cost-share funding for agricultural sustainability projects including equipment purchases, energy projects, irrigation, construction, riparian and water projects after completin…
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…
Limestone Program
Provides financial assistance for purchasing agricultural limestone to enhance soil productivity and neutralize soil acid in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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…
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…
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…
AgriRecovery
Disaster relief program providing financial support to agricultural producers for restarting operations following natural disasters, complementing existing risk management progr…
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.
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.
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.
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP)
Provides rebates to develop secure agricultural water sources like wells, dugouts, and pipelines, plus well decommissioning support.
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…
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.
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…
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).
Loan Guarantees
MASC provides agricultural loan guarantees to help producers access credit for diversifying operations, livestock association financing, and operating lines of credit.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
Sustainable Growth Investment
Quebec program supporting productive and sustainable agricultural investments through financial assistance that reimburses part of financing interest costs on guaranteed loans.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
Farm Assessment Program for Bona fide Farmers
Provides farmers with tax relief on the land used for farming.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
Small Business Assistance
Provides loans for small businesses to purchase/acquire businesses, expand operations, or undertake new construction with terms up to 20 years.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Entrepreneur Loan Program
Provides loans up to $100,000 for new and existing PEI businesses to help start, improve, or expand operations.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
Product Development Program
Provides funding for prototype and product development services to food, beverage and other agri-processing value-added companies in Saskatchewan.
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…
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…
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.
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…
Farm Land Identification Program (FLIP)
Provides deferral of provincial property taxes on eligible farmland and outbuildings to encourage preservation of agricultural land.
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 …
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
Supports environmental resiliency of agricultural landscapes through acreage-based payments for beneficial management practices including reduced tillage, wetlands/ponds, pollin…
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…
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…
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, …
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership - Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Supports innovation and competitiveness in agri-food processing through equipment modernization and manufacturing process efficiency analysis.
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…
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…
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 $7,000 for livestock predation.
Agri-Québec
A savings-based program where farmers make annual deposits and receive matching government contributions to create a reserve for managing operational risks.
AgriProfit$ 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…
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