Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP)

Administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

Funding

Normally up to $1 million per project, and generally not more than $5 million per applicant over 5 years. AAFC covers a maximum of 50% of eligible costs.

Type

Repayable and non-repayable contribution

Region

Canada

Deadline

Continuous intake until 31 March 2029 or until funding is fully committed; all projects must be completed by 31 March 2029

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

Organisations undertaking projects that help the agriculture sector adapt and remain competitive, including scoping and feasibility work on sector technologies and sector-led climate sustainability planning.

Information last verified: 2026-08-10

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