Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP)Up to $1 million per project and up to $5 million per applicant over 5 years
CASPP funds projects that help Canadian agriculture adapt to emerging priorities.
Written and reviewed by
Chase Miller, Chief Business Development Officer and Co-Founder
Chase Miller is Chief Business Development Officer and Co-Founder of Impact Applications, a Calgary grant consultancy that works with businesses across Canada on federal and provincial grants, tax credits and interest-free loans, and manages the whole process from first assessment through claims and reporting. He runs the first assessment on client engagements, deciding which programs a business should pursue and in what order, and has worked on Canadian government funding since co-founding the firm in 2023. LinkedIn
Program facts checked against the official source:
- average funding secured per client
- $334,132 average funding secured per client
- approval rate
- 94% approval rate
About this program
CASPP funds projects that help Canadian agriculture adapt to emerging priorities. Worth reading the funding type before planning around it: AAFC states support comes as BOTH repayable and non-repayable contributions, so part of an award may have to be paid back. Applications are accepted continuously until the program ends 31 March 2029 or funding is fully committed, and all projects must finish by that date.
Who is eligible
AAFC contributes up to 50% of eligible costs, rising to up to 75% for high priority projects and above 75% in exceptional cases. The applicant's share must be cash: in-kind contributions are not eligible.
Verified against the official source
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Official program page