Value
The maximum AAFC contribution towards a project will normally not exceed $200,000 per year or a maximum of $1 million over 5 years.Description
The AgriDiversity Program is a $5-million program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
Eligible Applicants
You must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible.
- You are one of the following organization types
- Not-for-profit: Organizations that operate solely for social welfare, civic improvement, pleasure or recreation, or any other purpose except profit.
- Not-for-profit Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) organization: A First Nation, Métis or Inuit organization.
- Academia: Organizations involved in providing education or developing educational materials or tools.
- You demonstrate the ability to deliver a national and/or agriculture and agri-food sector-wide project that includes
- You are a legal entity capable of entering into legal binding agreements
Eligible Expenses
Eligible activities:
- Building entrepreneurial capacity and business skills
- Developing skills to take on a greater industry leadership roles
- Enhancing involvement in the agriculture sector, including awareness of career opportunities
- Strengthening their capacity to be leaders in the sector
Deadline Date
Applications will be accepted from March 6, 2023 until September 30, 2027; however, the application period may close sooner if funding has been fully committed or otherwise announced here. The program ends March 31, 2028.Contact
Contact Name: AgriDiversity Program
Phone Number: 1-877-246-4682 (toll-free)
E-mail Address: aafc.agridiversityagri-diversite.aac@agr.gc.ca
Website: https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/agridiversity