Grant · not repaid

AgriCompetitiveness Program

Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Federal (all of Canada)

OpenAgri-Food
Funding
Up to $5,000,000
Up to $5,000,000
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Grant · not repaid
Covers up to 70% of eligible costs
Company stage
Non-profit

Overview

Non-repayable contribution funding for national associations and Indigenous groups to carry out activities that help the agricultural sector leverage, coordinate and build on existing capacity, enhance safety, adapt to changing commercial and regulatory environments, seize new opportunities, share best practices and provide mentorship.

Who can apply

  • National associations and Indigenous groups in the agricultural sector
  • projects must build sector capacity, enhance safety, adapt to changing commercial/regulatory environments, share best practices or provide mentorship.
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What it can pay for

Advisory

Past recipients

See organizations that received funding from this program in the Government of Canada's public grants and contributions records. Past funding does not mean a new application will be approved.

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Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

Official program page →

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 11, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.