AgriMarketing - Market Diversification for SMEs
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AAFC funding for small and medium-sized agriculture and agri-food businesses to diversify their markets: AAFC pays up to 70% of a project costing at least $20,000, normally under $100,000. Applications are open from February 13, 2026 until September 30, 2030.
Closes
Sep 30, 2030
1426 days left
Apply on agriculture.canada.ca(Opens the funder’s site) Add the dates to my calendarKey facts
| Who can apply | Small businesses |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Exporting |
| Where | Canada |
| How much | Normally under $100,000 per project; minimum project cost $20,000 (AAFC contribution at least $14,000). · Pays up to 70% of costs |
| Type | Funding |
| Intake | Feb 13, 2026 to Sep 30, 2030 · Ongoing intake. |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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How much
Normally less than $100,000 per project.
“will normally be less than $100,000 per project” Projects must cost at least $20,000.
“Projects must have a minimum total cost of $20,000, for a minimum AAFC contribution of $14,000.” Source: agriculture.canada.ca · Checked today
Other
Your share must be cash, not in-kind.
“In-kind contributions are ineligible.” Source: agriculture.canada.ca · Checked today
Other programs for the same need, open now
Up to $2,000,000
AAFC funding for agriculture and agri-food industry associations and businesses to grow and diversify markets: up to $2 million a year and $10 million over five years, normally covering up to 50% of costs (70% in some cases). The intake is listed as open; contact the program before you apply. The program ends March 31, 2028.
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Sources and checks
Facts on this page come from the funder’s own page, and a CanGrant editor hasn’t reviewed them yet. Check the funder’s page before you apply. agriculture.canada.ca · Report a mistake