AgriInvest Program
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
A self-managed producer-government savings account for Canadian farmers. The federal and provincial governments match farmer deposits up to 1% of their Allowable Net Sales (ANS), up to a maximum $10,000/year in government contributions. Farmers can withdraw at any time for income stabilization or risk-reduction investments. Delivered federally in all provinces except Quebec (where La Financière agricole administers).
Eligibility Requirements
- Farm in Canada
- File income tax return reporting farming income to CRA by program year deadline
- Report sales and purchases of allowable commodities by final deadline
- Comply with provincial or territorial cross-compliance conditions
- Eligible for corporations, co-operatives, partnerships, individuals, communal organizations, trusts, limited partnerships
- 2025 requirement: Producers with $1M+ in average ANS must have a valid agri-environmental risk assessment (AERA) to receive matching contributions
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Matching government contribution of up to $10,000/year (1% of Allowable Net Sales, capped at $1M ANS)
- Type
- Program
- Level
- Federal
- Deadline
- Annual — 2025 program year initial filing deadline: June 30, 2026
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThe government match on 1% of ANS is modest per dollar but essentially free money for eligible farmers — file every year even if income is modest, because contributions compound in your account and earn interest. The key strategic use is withdrawals for risk-reduction investments (equipment upgrades, drainage, diversification) that don't qualify for other programs. Larger farms ($500K+ ANS) approaching the $1M threshold should arrange their AERA before 2025 filing to protect their full matching contribution.
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Success Profile
Any Canadian commercial farmer who files annual tax returns with farming income. Particularly valuable for grain, oilseed, and mixed-crop producers with predictable ANS. Farms with $500,000–$1,000,000 ANS receive the maximum $10,000/year government contribution.
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Evaluation Criteria
Entitlement program — no evaluation criteria. Eligibility confirmed through CRA tax filing and ANS documentation. All qualifying farmers who file on time receive the government match on 1% of ANS.
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 4
Eligible Expenses 6
- Any purpose — funds can be withdrawn for any reason including income stabilization
- On-farm risk reduction investments
- Equipment purchases
- Infrastructure improvements
- Input costs during income decline
- Diversification activities
Ineligible Expenses 1
- No restrictions on withdrawal use — account is fully flexible
Intake Periods
Annual program year. 2025 program year filing: initial deadline June 30, 2026; final deadline September 30, 2026.
Deadline Notes
For the 2025 program year, the initial filing deadline is June 30, 2026 (no penalty). Final deadline with penalty is September 30, 2026 — filing late reduces maximum matchable deposit by 5% per month. The deadline was restructured starting in 2025. Enroll via My AAFC Account.
Open Application Portal →Ineligible Organizations
- Government-funded organizations (research stations, universities, colleges)
- Landlords receiving only cash rent with no farming activity
- Dissolved corporations
- Former federal public office holders not in compliance with conflict of interest guidelines
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
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Clawback Risk
Low RiskNo clawback — this is a savings account. Government contributions are deposited and remain in the account. No repayment required. Late filing penalties reduce the maximum matchable deposit amount.
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How AgriInvest Program Compares
Side-by-side with similar programs
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