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Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP)

Government of Yukon — Agriculture Branch (cost-shared with AAFC)
Maximum Funding
Up to 60% for commercial applicants; up to 100% for...
Monthly intakes (1st Friday of each month)
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
100%
Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP) provides Up to 60% for commercial applicants; up to 100% for non-profits/First Nations. $9.25M total over 5 years. Cost-shared agricultural funding covering up to 60% for commercial applicants and up to 100% for non-profits and First Nations. Monthly intakes (1st Friday of each month). Approval odds: ~60–80% (GrantCompass analysis)
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Program Description

Cost-shared agricultural funding covering up to 60% for commercial applicants and up to 100% for non-profits and First Nations. Total of $9.25 million over 5 years under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (2023-2028). Monthly intake deadlines (1st Friday of each month). Covers farm infrastructure, equipment, business plans, research, climate adaptation, and farmers market development.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Commercial farm businesses with minimum $15,000 annual revenue
  • New entrants to farming (revenue requirement may be waived)
  • Non-profit agricultural organizations
  • First Nations governments and educational institutions
  • Must be operating in Yukon
Provinces
Yukon
Industries
Agriculture Food Beverage
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established

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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
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Funding Details

Amount
Up to 60% for commercial applicants; up to 100% for non-profits/First Nations. $9.25M total over 5 years.
Type
Grant
Level
Territorial
Co-Funding
Up to 100% of eligible costs
Deadline
Monthly intakes (1st Friday of each month)

Program Scorecard

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Competition
Low
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Good
Approval Rate
~60–80%
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
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Application Steps

1 Read Guidance Document Download and review the Sustainable CAP Guidance Document from yukon.ca. It contains the complete eligible activities list, additional criteria, and the evaluation matrix. Reading it before contacting the Agriculture Branch significantly improves application quality.

Required Documents 5

✓ Sustainable CAP application form
✓ Farm business plan or project proposal

Eligible Expenses 10

Ineligible Expenses 9

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Compatible Programs

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Clawback Risk

Medium Risk
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can new farmers qualify without $15k revenue?
Yes — new entrants to farming (revenue requirement waived) can apply. Must operate in Yukon and have a viable business plan. Monthly deadlines make it accessible for startups.
What's the typical grant amount?
Most awards range from $5,000 to $100,000 based on project scope. Commercial applicants get up to 60% cost-share; non-profits get 100% coverage. Total program funding: $9.25M over 5 years.
When are decisions made?
Decisions made within 30 days of monthly intake (1st Friday of each month). Faster than most agricultural programs due to frequent deadlines. Applications submitted by the 1st Friday are processed monthly.
Do I need matching funds?
No matching required. Commercial applicants get up to 60% cost-share; non-profits and First Nations get 100% coverage. All costs must be eligible under program guidelines.
Can I stack with other programs?
Yes — commonly stacked with Farm Credit Canada loans, CanNor BDIP, Yukon EDF, and AgriCleanTech for clean tech components. Avoid overlapping costs between programs.

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