Program
Federal
Active
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Maximum Funding
$5,000–$15,000,000 depending on sub-program
Varies by sub-program — most federal programs have annual intake windows
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
70%
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs provides up to $5,000–$15,000,000 depending on sub-program. A five-year federal-provincial funding framework (2023-2028) supporting innovation, competitiveness and resilience in the agriculture and agri-food sector via various programs (grants, loans, insurance). The program covers up to 70% of eligible costs. Varies by sub-program — most federal programs have annual intake windows.
Approval odds: ~70–80% (GrantCompass analysis)
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Program Description
A five-year federal-provincial funding framework (2023-2028) supporting innovation, competitiveness and resilience in the agriculture and agri-food sector via various programs (grants, loans, insurance).
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an agriculture or agri-food sector participant (producer, processor, organization, or researcher)
- Specific eligibility varies by sub-program under the SCAP framework (some restricted to producers, others to organizations)
- Must operate within the Canadian agri-food supply chain
- Must apply under one of the specific SCAP sub-programs, not directly to the framework itself
- Some sub-programs require cost-sharing or matching contributions
Provinces
Industries
Business Stage
Quick Assessment
Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- $5,000–$15,000,000 depending on sub-program
- Type
- Program
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 70% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Varies by sub-program — most federal programs have annual intake windows
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Entitlement
Approval Rate
~70–80%
Accessibility
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Competition
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Rejection Pitfalls 9
- Applying to wrong sub-program — e.g., for-profit business applying to AgriCompetitiveness (not-for-profit only)
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Application Steps
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Identify which specific SCAP sub-program matches your need (federal program vs. provincial cost-shared program)
Required Documents 9
✓ Varies by sub-program. Common requirements across federal programs:
✓ Certificate of Incorporation / legal entity documentation
Eligible Expenses 8
Ineligible Expenses 8
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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How SCAP Compares
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can sole proprietors apply to SCAP?
Yes, but only to provincial cost-shared programs (not federal SCAP programs). Most federal programs require incorporation or are for organizations (e.g., AgriCompetitiveness is for not-for-profits only).
What's the typical SCAP grant amount for a small farm?
Provincial cost-shared programs typically offer $5,000-$150,000 for environmental projects (e.g., RALP) or $15,000-$50,000 for certifications (AgriAssurance SME). Federal programs rarely fund sole proprietors directly.
Do I need a matching contribution?
Yes, most SCAP programs require 30-50% cost-sharing (e.g., AgriAssurance SME requires 50% co-funding). Provincial programs often have lower matching requirements (25-35%).
Why do most applications get rejected?
Applying to the wrong sub-program (e.g., sole proprietor applying to AgriCompetitiveness), insufficient co-funding, or project not meeting innovation criteria (e.g., routine equipment upgrade vs. genuine innovation).
Can I stack SCAP with SR&ED?
Yes, but SCAP funding reduces the SR&ED eligible expenditure base. Combined government assistance (SCAP + SR&ED) cannot exceed 85% of total project costs.
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