Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable-CAP)
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
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
Quick Assessment
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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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipMonthly deadlines make this one of the most accessible agricultural programs — no waiting for annual intakes. New entrants who haven't yet hit $15,000 revenue can still qualify. Covers an unusually broad range: farm infrastructure, equipment, business plans, research, climate adaptation, even farmers market development.
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Success Profile
A new Yukon greenhouse operator investing $75,000 in year-round growing infrastructure, receiving $45,000 (60%) from the Sustainable CAP program.
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Evaluation Criteria
Scored against three national outcome pillars: (1) environmental performance and climate adaptation, (2) sector capacity and value chain growth, (3) sector resiliency, diversity, equity and inclusion. Projects addressing multiple pillars score highest. Formal evaluation matrix available on yukon.ca.
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 5
Eligible Expenses 10
- Farm-specific structures (greenhouses, root cellars, irrigation systems, fencing)
- Agricultural equipment with specific farm purpose (seeding, harvesting, processing, cold storage)
- Business plan development and market research
- Scientific assessments for permits and YESAB approvals
- Food safety training and food safety management system implementation
- Climate adaptation infrastructure
- Farmers market development and infrastructure
- Organic/food safety/environmental certification costs
- Consulting fees for soil testing and water quality analysis
- Pilot projects for new agricultural techniques
Ineligible Expenses 9
- Regular operating and maintenance costs (fuel, routine labour, routine repairs)
- Equipment replacement for items already in active use
- Multi-purpose vehicles (trucks, trailers, tractors)
- Multi-purpose buildings (barns, general storage sheds)
- Digital cameras, GPS units, smartphones, measuring tapes
- Aquaponic production, aquaculture, seaweed, fish and seafood production
- GST/HST rebates and interest charges
- Retrospective costs incurred before application approval
- Activities with no direct agriculture/agri-food benefit
Intake Periods
Monthly — applications due by 4:30 PM on the first Friday of each month (or next business day). Program runs April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028.
Deadline Notes
Monthly intake deadlines on the 1st Friday of each month. One of the most accessible agricultural programs due to frequent deadlines. New entrants who haven't reached $15,000 revenue can still qualify.
Open Application Portal →Ineligible Organizations
- Non-agricultural businesses with no farming or agri-food activity
- Aquaculture and fish/seafood processors
- Applicants outside Yukon
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Funding Stack Strategy
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