- Step 1. What this program offers
- Step 2. Who is eligible
- Step 3. How to apply
- Step 4. After you apply
- Applicant guide
- Contact information
Step 3. How to apply
Intake period: Closed
The intake period closed on December 1, 2024.
The program ends March 31, 2025.
Before you apply, please read the Applicant guide and Annex A: How to complete the application form for detailed information on eligibility criteria, support and funding available and the application process.
Please note that even if a project meets all eligibility criteria, the submission of an application creates no obligation on the part of the Minister or of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada officials to provide funding for the proposed project. The Minister retains discretion to determine, based on other public policy and public interest considerations, whether an application that meets the criteria identified in the guide will ultimately receive funding.
1. Complete the application form
PDF forms
If you have trouble opening a PDF form, try the following:
- Use your computer. The form may not open on mobile devices like phones or tablets.
- Save the PDF to your computer in a place where you can easily find it
- Use Adobe Reader (Version 11 or higher) to open the file. If it’s not already installed, download Adobe Reader 11 or higher for free. Adobe has help for solving common issues
If you can't open the form with Adobe Reader 11 or higher, contact the program.
How to download and open a PDF form
Download the file
- Right-click on the link you want to save
- Select "Save link as" or "Download linked file"
- Choose the location on your computer where you would like to save the file
- Select "Save"
Open the PDF form
- Open Adobe Reader 11 or higher
- Select "File"
- Select "Open"
- Go to the location where you saved the file
- Select the PDF file
- Select "Open"
To apply, complete the following forms:
- Project Application Form (PDF) (required)
- A copy of the organization's Certificates or Articles of Incorporation (required)
- A copy of the last 2 years' financial statements (required)
- Project Endorsement Letters / Letters of Support (if applicable)
- Capital asset pre-approval for grants and contributions programs (PDF) (if applicable)
- Project Risk Mitigation Plan (PDF) (required)
Quebec applicants
The Province of Quebec's M-30 legislation may apply to Quebec based applicants only. It is the Act Respecting the Ministère du Conseil exécutif (R.S.Q., c. M-30). More information on the act is available online or by contacting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) at dpci@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
2. Submit your completed application form and documents
To apply online, download, complete and submit the Project Application Form (PDF).
You will receive an acknowledgement receipt of your online application within 1 business day.
If you did not receive the acknowledgement, please contact the program at aafc.ASF-PPA.aac@agr.gc.ca.
Online applications should be processed within 100 business days.
To receive an application package and apply by email, contact the program at aafc.ASF-PPA.aac@agr.gc.ca.