What is AAFC AgriMarketing Program?
AAFC AgriMarketing Program is delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) as a contribution. Funding is typically sMEs: normally up to $100,000 (70% cost share); associations: larger multi-year projects. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | SMEs: normally up to $100,000 (70% cost share); associations: larger multi-year projects |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 30% applicant minimum (cash only), AAFC up to 70% |
| Level | Federal |
| Program type | Contribution |
| Delivered by | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) |
| Available in | All provinces |
| Intake status | Open |
| Last verified | 2026-07-13 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: Agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products
- Eligible activities: International marketing; market development; promotional activities for Canadian ag products
Watch out for
Non-food, non-agri; individual farmers without industry partnership; domestic-only marketing
Deadlines & how to apply
SME Market Diversification stream: intake open Feb 13, 2026 to Sep 30, 2030 (closes early if funds fully committed). Non-repayable contribution normally under $100K at up to 70% of costs; minimum project $20K; applicant share must be cash. Separate stream for national industry associations.
How NorthGrants helps with AAFC AgriMarketing Program
Most business owners read about AAFC AgriMarketing Program, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building a complete application that answers what the program asks for.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.