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The Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food (ACAAF) program is a five-year, $243 million program aimed at positioning Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector at the leading edge to seize new opportunities. ACAAF was launched in April 2004 as a successor to the Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development (CARD) Fund, and will continue CARD's innovative and cooperative approach to funding projects at the national, multi-regional and regional level.

Under the ACAAF program, projects are delivered using an innovative industry-led approach at both the national and regional levels.

A more detailed description of the ACAAF program.

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Applications for National Funding - ACAAF is now accepting applications

ACAAF now has an open application process so there is no specific application deadline. Proponents are advised to submit applications as soon as possible once they are complete.

For projects to be considered national in scope, two criteria must be satisfied. Applicants must demonstrate that the project will:

  1. involve the participation of, or is supported by groups or individuals representative of the targeted national sector; and
  2. ultimately benefit the stakeholders of the targeted sector across Canada.

Funding Announced for 23 National Initiatives

The Government of Canada is providing $6.5 million for 23 national projects designed to take advantage of new opportunities for Canadian agriculture and agri-food, and help farmers better plan for the future by focusing on current and emerging issues.

Applications for Regional Funding

For projects which are regional in scope, please contact the Industry Council in your province/territory for guidance on their application process. Contact information for each Industry Council can be found on the Industry Council Contacts page.

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Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food (ACAAF) Program