Agriculture Awareness Program

Raising awareness of local food and farming has become increasingly important as fewer people have direct ties to agriculture. In Prince Edward Island, organizations looking to connect youth and the broader public with the province’s agricultural roots can find meaningful support through the Agriculture Awareness Program. Delivered by the PEI Department of Agriculture and Land, this initiative helps bring agriculture into classrooms, communities, and public spaces through engaging promotional activities and events.

The program is designed for nonprofits, agricultural organizations, and small to mid-sized agri-focused businesses that want to educate, inspire, and spark interest in PEI’s farming and food sectors. Funding of up to around $10,000 can cover the full cost of eligible projects, making it easier to plan workshops, public events, school-based initiatives, or awareness campaigns that highlight local agriculture. Projects that actively engage young people or reach groups that are often underrepresented in agricultural programming are especially encouraged, helping ensure the industry’s future is inclusive and well understood.

While demand for the program is high and intake periods can fill quickly, the Agriculture Awareness Program is expected to reopen for new applications in 2026. For organizations thinking ahead about community outreach or educational initiatives tied to PEI agriculture, learning more about how this funding works could be a valuable next step.