AgriCompetitiveness

If you receive funding, you'll work to meet the program objectives

  • encourage projects that aim to increase sector development of environmental information and benchmarking

  • help industry-led efforts to provide information needed to build capacity and enhance the sector's development

  • support sector-led activities such as producer-oriented seminars and conferences that identify industry best practices and build the capacity of the sector to allow agri-businesses to transition, adapt, and improve their profitability by nurturing entrepreneurial capacity and cultivating industry leadership

  • provide targeted support to national domestic agricultural fairs and exhibitions to support projects that:

    • promote awareness of mental health, farmer wellbeing, best management practices, and farm safety

    • enhance awareness of the Canadian food system and agricultural practices

    • raise awareness of careers in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector

    • help industry develop capacity throughout the sector and facilitate the sharing and expansion of skills, knowledge, and best practices among industry members

    • engage with Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups by taking into consideration the unique perspectives, priorities and challenges facing these populations and activities that emphasize inclusivity and diversity within the sector

The program will prioritize projects that develop sector capacity, build public trust and are national in scope with a broad focus spanning the agriculture industry.

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Funding
Amount

$50K-$200K

Funding %:
Up to 75%

Eligible Applicants

Producer associations(non profits), acedemic

Eligible
Purposes

Supports projects enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada's agricultural sector.

Such As:

  • development and dissemination of new farm management information, resources, tools, publications

  • expansion of awareness of farm management practices, business management, assessment and planning capacity

  • building of capacity and leadership through outreach, networking and training

  • organization of producer-oriented workshops, seminars, conferences, and information sharing to increase business skills

  • strengthening the ability of businesses in the sector to manage transformation, respond to change and adopt innovation and risk management tools in their business operations

Deadline
to Apply

2025-05-30

 

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