Grants and Contributions

This project aims to build a resilient and sustainable future for Red River Métis Citizens in the agriculture sector. The Manitoba Métis Federation, as National Government of the Red River Métis, will establish mechanisms to actively communicate with Red River Métis producers, build community, and determine priorities and concerns for the development of programming, supports, and advocacy work through producer engagement activities, including meetings and surveys.

This project aims to reconnect African Nova Scotians, Indigenous Peoples, and other youth of colour with the land by providing culturally relevant, youth-led agricultural education in schools across Atlantic Canada. By bringing BIPOC facilitators into schools, the organization aims to spark a movement toward food sovereignty for communities that have been historically displaced from their lands and food systems. This program is about reclaiming knowledge, fostering pride, and planting the seeds of empowerment.

This project aims to support and empower women farmers in Quebec and French‑speaking Canada to develop their entrepreneurial and leadership capacities, while raising the profile of the farming profession for women—particularly in light of 2026, which the United Nations has designated as the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

This project aims to help Canada meet its need to attract a new generation of farmers. Access to knowledge and training is a key barrier to entering farming. Young Agrarians “Conditions for Growth” project addresses this gap with on-farm training and online education to provide entry-level skill-building and knowledge transfer opportunities for new farmers and under-represented and marginalized groups. This project will promote agriculture as a career, enable sector participation and build knowledge and leadership.

This project aims to empower Indigenous youth through land-based learning rooted in traditional food practices, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. The project intends to strengthen cultural identity, builds skills for food sovereignty, and supports community well-being. Designed in Mi’kma’ki, the project offers a scalable model for Indigenous communities across Canada.

This project aims to strengthen Indigenous participation and leadership within Canada’s agricultural sector, directly supporting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92, which urges meaningful inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in the economy. The Indigenous Ag Summit will bring together Indigenous farmers, ranchers, agri-business professionals, youth, and community leaders from across the country to share traditional knowledge, innovative practices, and collaboratively address challenges such as access to land, financing, markets, and resources. The Summit will deliver culturally relevant workshops, panel discussions, mentorship opportunities, and networking sessions tailored to Indigenous agricultural needs.

This project aims to continue to support the advancement of women in Canadian agriculture through activities focused on collaboration, knowledge mobilization and the national network that supports engagement and advancement at all levels (regional, provincial and national). The project aims to implement the National Action Plan (developed in Phase 1) and utilize the updated data to continue supporting leadership development of women in agriculture and agri-food.

The project aims to stimulate economic growth among Quebec agri-food businesses by facilitating their access to various international markets and the Canadian market. This will be achieved through targeted activities, such as trade shows, leadership and opportunity exploration missions, business meetings and technical training. The project will enable companies to showcase and promote their products, establish relationships with new clients, importers and distributors, and help increase the value of Canadian agri-food exports (agricultural and agri-food products, including fish and seafood—food products, not medicinal products) globally.

This project aims to facilitate the entry of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into international markets and provide them with comprehensive support to ensure their success.

This project aims to invest in innovative marketing solutions and collaborative approaches that broaden the reach of its messaging to maintain market share for Canadian beef nationally and internationally.