Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program
Receive up to $2M per project in Grant Funding.
The Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program is a $190-million investment that aims to support research, development, and adoption of clean technologies through investments in, and promotion of precision agriculture and agri-based bioproducts. These technologies must help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, generate a wide range of positive impacts, and promote sustainable and clean growth. Funding is allocated through two streams: (1) the Adoption Stream and (2) the Research and Innovation Stream.
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Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program
Amount of Funding
Adoption Stream
- Funding contributions are non-repayable;
- Projects should exceed a value of $50,000 of total eligible project costs;
- The maximum total allotment may not exceed $2 million per project;
- For-profit organizations may receive up to a maximum of 50% of project costs; and
- Not-for-profit organizations may receive up to a maximum of 75% of project costs.
Research and Innovation Stream
- Contributions will be non-repayable for research, development and demonstration activities; contributions will be repayable where activities involve commercialization and scale-up;
- Up to 50% contribution, with maximum contributions of up to $2M per project with multiple project not generally exceeding $5M; and
- Additional funding may be available for organizations or businesses owned or led by under-represented groups (youth, women, indigenous groups, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities).
Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program
Eligible Applicants
Adoption Stream
- Applicants must be legal, Canadian, entities;
- For-profit organizations, agriculture and farm businesses included;
- Not-for-profit organizations;
- Individuals; and
- Indigenous organizations.
Research and Innovation Stream
- Applicants must be legal, Canadian, entities;
- For-profit organizations, agri-food processors included;
- Not-for-profit organizations; co-operatives included and
- Indigenous organizations.
Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program
Eligible Activities
Adoption Stream
- Improvements to energy efficiency systems and technologies;
- Costs related to agriculture technology which allows for greater precision, such as equipment purchase and installation; and
- Bioeconomic solutions which utilize waste for the generation of energy.
Research and Innovation Stream
- Activities related to developing and commercializing clean technologies;
- Piloting and evaluating clean technologies;
- Demonstration and knowledge and technology transfer activities;
- Commercializing and scaling up clean technologies; or
- Other activities that support the R&I Stream as determined by the program.
Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program
Program Deadline
Adoption Stream
- Applications will be accepted from June 1, 2023 until June 22, 2023
- Projects cannot begin until approval is received.
- Projects cost can be incurred from the date of the submission of a complete application.
- All projects for the Adoption Stream must be completed by March 31, 2026.
Research and Innovation Stream
- Two step application process: Project Summary and Full Application (invite only).
- All projects under the R&I stream must be completed by March 31, 2028.
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