Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP)

You must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible.

• You’re one of the following organization types
  • Not-for-profit organizations incorporated in Canada, such as:
    • Associations
    • Cooperatives
    • Marketing boards
    • Other
  • Indigenous peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit)
  • Provincial, territorial or municipal government

Note: for-profit organizations are normally not eligible but may be considered for funding in situations where the benefit will be accrued through the entire sector or significant benefits can be accrued to public safety and/or the public good.

• You must demonstrate the ability to deliver a Canadian and/or agriculture and agri-food sector-wide project that:
  • involves or is supported by groups or individuals that represent the targeted agriculture and agri-food sector (Canadian or sector-wide).
  • benefits the stakeholders of the targeted agriculture and agri-food sector, and both public and private participants in the entire sector.
• You must identify a challenge that faces the Canadian agriculture, agri-food and agri-products sector, and demonstrate how the project results will benefit the sector and how the project aligns with 1 or more of the following 4 priority areas:
  • Adaptation to new technology
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Strategic planning and capacity building
  • Emerging issues
• You’re a legal entity capable of entering into a legally binding agreement.