AgriDiversity
If you receive funding, you'll work to meet the program objectives
support projects aimed at helping Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in Canadian agriculture — including women, youth, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and official language minority communities — to fully participate in the sector by helping these groups address the key issues and barriers they often face for sector participation
help activities that promote the benefits of a career in agriculture and that enhance the public's perception of agriculture and its role in the economy
help Canadian organizations working in the agriculture and agri-food sector that:
engage, train and empower underrepresented and marginalized groups so they can succeed in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector
work with Indigenous communities to increase their involvement in the sector thereby supporting the Government of Canada's commitment to reconciliation and inclusive economic growth
provide opportunities for sector participation to youth, women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and official language minority communities
help Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in the agriculture and agri-food sector:
become aware of business management strategies and tools. With training and the necessary tools, the sector will have the ability to adapt to emerging issues (for example, regulatory challenges, sustainability and market opportunities), and advance economic growth
enhance entrepreneurial capacity, business skills and sector leadership of Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups
learn about available career opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food sector
The program aims to strengthen the sector and build its capacity by:
helping members from underrepresented and marginalized groups to develop their leadership skills to take on a greater leadership role
building the entrepreneurial capacity and business skills of Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in the agriculture and agri-food sector
facilitating the sharing of industry experience, best practices and knowledge to help Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups manage transformation and adapt to changes in their business operations
strengthening the sector by incorporating views from a greater diversity of sector players
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Funding
Amount
Up to $200K
Funding %:
Up to 70%
Eligible Applicants
Researchers, producer associations, non profits
Eligible
Purposes
Support projects that help Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented groups in agriculture overcome barriers and fully participate in the sector.
Such As:
Shipping
Conference fees/registration fees
Construction material costs
Translation
Printing expenses
Marketing costs related to production of materials/documents/marketing plans
Recruitment of volunteers (only for charities and not-for-profit organizations)
Meeting room rentals, including audio-visual equipment rentals
Deadline
to Apply
May 30th,2025
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