Program Goal: BC’s food supply is secure, and there is a reduced impact on the agriculture sector from climate-related and other emergencies.

The ADOPT program provides funding to help producer groups and First Nations communities demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices and technologies at the local level. The results of successful trials can then be adopted by agricultural operations in the region.

The Product Development Program (PDP) aims to foster growth and innovation in the agriculture/food processing sector by supporting strategic initiatives. Through financial assistance, the program seeks to catalyze the development of novel value-added products and processes that will significantly enhance the value of Canadian agricultural products in Saskatchewan.

The Agriculture Research and Innovation Program will support farm-level applied research, innovation and adoption projects that are designed to address challenges and opportunities and increase the competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the PEI agriculture industry.

The Watershed Management Fund provides financial support to community-based watershed groups on Prince Edward Island.

The Watershed Management Fund provides financial support to community-based watershed groups on Prince Edward Island.

The Agriculture Resiliency Program encourages a robust and adaptable industry through proactive risk management in agriculture. The program will support initiatives that build the strength and viability of the agriculture industry, as well as initiatives that assist industry in preparing for current and future threats such as climate change and extreme weather. Supporting initiatives in producer wellness and mental health are included as an essential part of a resilient system. 

Program objective:

The program provides repayable contributions to incent targeted commercialization, demonstration and/or adoption of commercial-ready innovative technologies and processes that increase agricultural and agri-food sector competitiveness and sustainability benefits.

Addresses several key challenges and opportunities within the plant-based and agrifood ecosystem:

Such As:

• Reformulating Products with Canadian Ingredients

• Developing or modifying food products to incorporate domestically produced ingredients.

• Scale-Up and Commercialization

• Increasing the production capacity of Canadian food products or ingredients to meet domestic demand.

• Supply Chain Development

• Enhancing the resilience and efficiency of Canada's agri-food supply chain.

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.

The Research and Innovation Fund Program (RIF) provides non-repayable contributions to noncommercial entities in Newfoundland and Labrador for the implementation of research and development (R&D) and innovation projects to support economic development in Newfoundland and Labrador. The goal is to support highly-qualified people, research, innovative programming and infrastructure in priority areas that have the potential to strengthen R&D capacity and the innovation ecosystem in the province.

The Agricultural Research and Innovation Program supports applied research and innovation activities. It also supports on-farm trials that are intended to improve production, productivity, profitability, competitiveness and sustainability of Nova Scotia’s agricultural sectors.

Description

The International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Community Initiative (the Initiative) provides funding to not-for-profits and municipalities to:

• foster independence of international agri-food workers (IAWs)

• improve access to community services

• support an inclusive and welcoming environment for the attraction and retention of IAWs

Funding for the Initiative comes from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year (2023 to 2028) investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments. Up to $1.5 million has been allocated for the Initiative.

Program Description/Objectives: New Brunswick’s rich microclimates are ideal for farmers, fishers, producers, and processors to grow, catch and make the foods the world loves. The following Market Development and Access program elements aim to increase the sales of New Brunswick’s food basket by supporting industry efforts to access and take advantage of new, existing, and emerging market opportunities, from local farmers’ markets to international markets

Program Description/Objectives To reduce the impact of pests and diseases on New Brunswick’s crops and livestock sectors and improve the overall health and quality of New Brunswick crops and livestock. To address new crop management standards imposed upon producers and help create potential marketing advantages associated with the crop or livestock health and quality improvements.

Program Description/ Objectives: Encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and selfsufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors including adapting to climate change. Applicants are eligible for funding assistance for approved activities intended to encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and self-sufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors through innovative research and development projects; onfarm demonstration trials; pre-commercialization development activities; on-farm innovation; and adoption of new technologies that have a regional or local impact; and adoption of practices and technologies that will support climate change adaptation and mitigation, including reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving carbon sequestration, and related technology transfer activities.