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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