Dairy Products Grants & Funding Programs in Canada

6 active funding programs relevant to dairy products operations across Canada.

Quebec Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)

MAPAQ program that helps Quebec livestock producers improve animal health and welfare. It funds veterinary coaching for individual farmers and groups of farmers on targeted heal…

QCDeadline: Mar 31, 2027

Dairy Direct Payment Program

Compensation to dairy producers as a result of market access commitments made under recent international trade agreements, providing $1.2 billion total from 2023-24 to 2028-29.

NL, PE, NS, NB, QC, ON, MB, SK, AB, BCDeadline: Mar 31, 2027$150 million available in 2026-27 (example: eligible producer with 80 cows could receive around $13,250)

Supply Management Processing Investment Fund

Provides non-repayable contributions to processors of supply-managed commodities (dairy, poultry, and egg) for automated equipment and technology investments to improve producti…

FederalDeadline: Ongoing50% - 85% of costs shared

Livestock Genetic Enhancement Program

Provides cost-sharing assistance up to 30% for purchasing genetically superior breeding animals and genetic testing services across multiple livestock sectors in New Brunswick.

NBDeadline: OngoingUp to 30% of purchase price, maximums vary by animal type ($1,400 for elite bulls, $900 for elite females, $5,000 per farm per year)

Indigenous Agriculture Development Program

Provides funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to Indigenous individuals, communities, and organizations in New Brunswick to participate in the agricul…

NBDeadline: Ongoing

Beneficial Management Practices Program

Assists producers in improving environmental performance of their operations through cost-sharing for precision farming, irrigation efficiency, manure management, energy upgrade…

NBDeadline: Mar 31, 2028Maximum $60,000 over program life (35-75% cost-sharing depending on practice)

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Frequently asked questions

What dairy products grants can farmers get in Canada?

We track 6 active dairy products funding programs across federal and provincial sources, all listed here with links to apply.

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Will I qualify for these programs?

Eligibility varies by program. Each listing links to the official page where the full rules are stated, so always confirm there before applying.