Application Deadline:
16 January 2026
About Organisation
The Farming Infrastructure Program is an initiative supporting agricultural development and agrifoods economic growth in Canada’s Peace region. Operated through a sustainable funding model, the program focuses on strengthening essential farming infrastructure while ensuring long-term regional benefits. By prioritizing local decision-making, it addresses region-specific agricultural challenges and opportunities. The program aims to enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability in the farming sector by supporting both established producers and new entrants. Through targeted funding, it contributes to a stronger rural economy and helps ensure the continued growth and competitiveness of agriculture in the Peace region.
About the Grant
The Farming Infrastructure Program provides financial support for projects that improve critical agricultural infrastructure in the Peace region. The grant is designed to enhance farm productivity, support sustainable agricultural practices, and stimulate regional economic development. Funding is available for infrastructure such as water systems, fencing, and other farm-related improvements that directly benefit agricultural operations. The program operates as a long-term endowment, allocating funds annually to ensure continued support. By offering flexible project eligibility and an efficient approval process, the grant enables applicants to implement impactful infrastructure projects that strengthen the region’s agricultural sector.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include corporations, cooperatives, individuals, partnerships, and new or young agricultural operators actively involved in farming. Registered non-profit agricultural organizations, industry associations, agencies, boards, councils, and educational institutions conducting agriculture-related research in the Peace region may also apply. Applicants must demonstrate that their proposed project directly benefits agriculture in the Peace region. Organizations cannot reapply until previously funded projects are fully completed, reported, and paid, except for certain key producer associations. All applicants must show the capacity to manage funds and successfully implement the proposed project.
How to Apply?
Applicants must first confirm their eligibility and ensure the project directly benefits agriculture in the Peace region. A complete application should include a detailed project description, objectives, budget, timeline, and expected outcomes. Supporting documents demonstrating financial and operational capacity must also be submitted. Applications should be carefully reviewed for accuracy and completeness before submission according to program guidelines.
Application Deadline
Applications for the Farming Infrastructure Program must be submitted before the specified deadline to be considered for funding in the 2026 cycle.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
