Funding for Innovation, Growth & Sector-Wide Impact

Up to $1 Million in Funding for Agricultural Projects
The Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP) is now accepting applications on a continuous basis, offering funding for projects that address key challenges and opportunities across Canadian agriculture.

• Continuous intake until March 31, 2029, or until funding is fully allocated
• All projects must be completed by March 31, 2029

What This Program Supports

This program is designed to help the agriculture and agri-food sector:

• Develop new ideas, products, and market opportunities
• Address emerging challenges across the industry
• Test and implement innovative solutions to stay competitive

Funding Highlights

• Up to $1 million per project
• Typically 50% cost-share (applicant contributes the remaining 50%)
• Up to 75% funding available for high-priority or public benefit projects
• Repayable and non-repayable funding options available

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include:

• Not-for-profit organizations (associations, co-ops, marketing boards)
• Indigenous groups (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
• Government organizations (municipal, provincial, territorial)

Note: For-profit organizations may be considered in cases where the project benefits the broader sector.

Priority Areas

Projects must align with at least one of the following:

• Adoption of New Technology: Testing, improving, or commercializing innovative tools and solutions.
• Environmental Sustainability: Supporting resiliency and climate-smart practices.
• Strategic Planning & Capacity Building: Strengthening sector readiness and long-term growth.
• Emerging Issues: Responding to urgent or unexpected challenges facing the industry.

Eligible Projects May Include

• Testing or adopting new agricultural technologies
• Developing value-added products or processes
• Advancing environmental or sustainability initiatives
• Strengthening organizational capacity or sector strategies
• Responding to new or urgent industry challenges

Applications Are Open

This program has continuous intake until March 31, 2029, or funding is fully allocated.

Source: Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program