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Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AgriDiversity Program
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–2 days
Can you get this?
✓Supports underrepresented groups in Canadian agriculture
✓For organizations in the agriculture and agri-food sector
✓Up to $200,000/year; max $1M total
✓Applicant must cover minimum 30% of costs
Your real odds
The total pool is $5 million across the life of the program, with individual projects capped at $200,000 per year and $1 million overall, so the math on how many projects get funded is tight.
The program runs until March 31, 2028, and national nonprofits are competing for the same fixed pool, which shrinks with every award made. The priority intake closed May 2025, so this cycle has already passed.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility and project concept align with program objectives1–2 days
Secure your 30% cost-share commitment (cash and/or in-kind up to 25% of total eligible costs)1–3 weeks
Complete and submit the application through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's portal1–2 weeks
Worth knowing
If you are an Indigenous applicant, contact the Indigenous Pathfinder Service directly at aafc.indigenouspathfinder-explorateurautochtone.aac@agr.gc.ca or 1-866-367-8506 before you apply, and confirm your in-kind contribution eligibility with program staff at the same time, because AAFC flags both as steps most applicants skip.
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