AgriScience Program — Projects — Not-for-profit

For not-for-profit organizations working to advance innovation in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector, securing funding for applied research can be a major hurdle. The AgriScience Program — Projects — Not-for-profit is designed to help bridge that gap by supporting pre-commercial research and development that tackles real-world challenges facing the sector. Delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, this national program helps organizations move promising ideas closer to practical use.

This funding stream is well suited for focused research initiatives that don’t require the scale of a large industry cluster but still deliver meaningful impact. Projects often explore solutions related to climate and environmental sustainability, long-term economic growth, or improving resilience across the agri-food system. Support is provided as non-repayable contributions and can cover a significant portion of eligible project costs, with funding reaching into the millions for strong proposals. Organizations working on greenhouse gas reduction or carbon sequestration may be eligible for a higher share of project support, making ambitious environmental research more feasible.

Applications are currently being accepted on an ongoing basis until available funding is committed. For not-for-profit organizations looking to accelerate innovation, build research partnerships, or validate new approaches before commercialization, learning more about this program’s requirements and structure could be a valuable next step.