Indigenous Agriculture and
Relationship Development

Planning and Consulting

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Accepting applications until 11:59 PM on November 4, 2025.

Program guidelines have been revised for this intake. Please review carefully to ensure eligibility before applying.
 

Supports access to community driven culturally relevant assistance services and the development of resource materials that focus on food system development and expansion, increases agriculture knowledge, business development, management and planning, risk awareness, and market expansion.

Intake Information

  • The intake for this program is currently open; applications will be accepted from September 23, 2025, to 11:59PM on November 4, 2025.
  • Applications must be received by November 4, 2025 to be considered for funding. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

Eligible Applicants

The Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems program is open to the following First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Groups, including:

  • Businesses and organizations
  • Communities
  • Government
  • Primary producers
  • Other Indigenous-led groups undertaking agricultural initiatives

Eligible Activities

The following activities are eligible for funding:

  • Surveying existing agricultural and food systems activities, asset mapping, and land use
  • Feasibility studies related to agricultural development options, food security planning, and/or business planning functions associated with agriculture food production and processing
  • Developing business plans related to community food systems for new agriculture and/or food processing initiatives
  • Developing business plans to support scaling up existing food systems and/or food processing initiatives

Project Timeline

  • Projects shall start on, or after, April 1, 2026
  • Projects must be completed no later than December 31, 2027

Cost Share Funding

100% government funding to a maximum contribution of $80,000

Additional Information and Documents

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Terms and Conditions Program Guide Applicant Information Sheet Application Worksheet Sample Agreement