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Food Hub Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · The Food Hub Program provides funding to support investments in regional infrastructure, equipment, and logistics capacity that connect local producers to mark…

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Overview

The Food Hub Program provides funding to support investments in regional infrastructure, equipment, and logistics capacity that connect local producers to markets and improve supply chain efficiency. Organizations can receive non-repayable contributions for projects with broad benefits or repayable contributions for for-profit ventures. The program operates through 2037.

Eligibility

Organization can be any type that invests in food hub infrastructure and connects local producers to marketsSmall and medium-sized businesses are priority beneficiariesOrganizations led or majority-owned by Indigenous Peoples, youth (35 or younger), women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, or 2SLGBTQI+ qualify for enhanced cost-sharing

Eligible projects

Expansion of existing food hub facilitiesModernization of food hubs and related infrastructureEstablishment of new food hubsInvestment in equipment and logistics capacityProjects supporting storage, aggregation, processing, and distribution of food

Financing terms

Non-repayable contributions when projects create broad benefits beyond the recipientRepayable contributions when recipient is a for-profit business and contribution generates profits or increases organizational valueStandard cost-sharing: AAFC up to 50%, applicant minimum 50%Enhanced cost-sharing (AAFC up to 60%, applicant minimum 40%) for organizations led by underrepresented groups

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on agriculture.canada.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

Intake period may close sooner if funding fully committedProgram continues through March 31, 2037

At a glanceMaximum$25MProviderAgriculture and Agri-Food CanadaDeadlineDec 11, 2026StatusOpenRegionCanadaOfficial sourceagriculture.canada.ca ↗

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