- 1. What this program offers
- 2. Eligibility
- 3. Before you apply
- 4. How to apply
- 5. Complete the application and apply
- 6. After you apply
- Contact information
4. How to apply
Simplified application process
If you receive funding from or have an active application under the core AgriMarketing Program, a simplified process is available when you access your program information to avoid duplication and capture only essential updates for your Market Diversification application.
Complete your application and apply.
- Access your program information
- Select the "Grants and contributions" button
- Choose a secure sign-in method
- Sign in (or sign up)
- Start a new application process
- Complete the Market Diversification for National Industry Associations Application Form
- Download the following forms to your computer
- Required: Detailed project budget
- If applicable: Capital asset pre-approval form for grants and contributions programs
- Complete and save the forms on your computer
- Upload the completed forms as well as the following documents
- Required: Copy of the organization's certificates or articles of incorporation
- Note: Not required for current recipients or active applicants under the core AgriMarketing Program
- Note: Not required for First Nations and Band Councils and Tribal Councils – additional options for other Indigenous applicants:
- director's resolution
- self-government agreement or modern treaty agreement
- legal document stating they are a legal entity
- Required: Copy of the last 2 years' financial statements
- Required: Membership listing
- Note: Not required for current recipients or active applicants under the core AgriMarketing Program unless the membership listing has changed in the previous 12 months
- If available: Project endorsement letters or letters of support
- Required: Copy of the organization's certificates or articles of incorporation
- Complete the application details
- Submit your complete application
For details about the application form, refer to Complete the application and apply. If you need help to complete and submit the application form, please contact the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Contact Centre.
If you're an Indigenous applicant and would like more information about program funding, you may contact the program directly, or the Indigenous Pathfinder Service by email at aafc.indigenouspathfinder-explorateurautochtone.aac@agr.gc.ca or by telephone at 1-866-367-8506.