Canadian Agricultural Partnership AgriDiversity Program

Overview of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership AgriDiversity Program program:

The AgriDiversity program is part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership and aims to increase the participation of under-represented groups—including Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, and visible minorities—within the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. It provides funding to not-for-profit organizations for initiatives that enhance skills, leadership, and knowledge sharing among these groups. The program supports efforts to develop entrepreneurial capacity, encourage career interest in agriculture, strengthen sector representation, and remove systemic barriers. Funding is provided for national or sector-wide projects that create broad, long-term impacts on diversity and inclusion in agriculture. Eligible projects may include workshops, training sessions, mentorship programs, leadership development initiatives, and the creation of tools and resources to foster inclusive growth in the agri-food industry.

Benefits of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership AgriDiversity Program program:

• Financial support for national and sector-wide initiatives aimed at increasing diversity.
• Builds entrepreneurial and leadership capacity in under-represented groups.
• Helps remove barriers to participation in agriculture.
• Promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the creation of inclusive tools and resources.
• Supports development of industry representation and participation from diverse groups.
• Encourages systemic change through education and engagement.

Eligibility criteria of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership AgriDiversity Program program:

• Eligible applicants must:
• Be not-for-profit organizations, including associations, Indigenous groups, and academic institutions.
• Propose projects that have national or sector-wide impact.
• Focus on under-represented groups in Canadian agriculture such as:
• Indigenous Peoples
• Women
• Youth
• Persons with disabilities
• Visible minorities
• LGBTQ2+ individuals
• Demonstrate capacity to deliver the project and manage funds.
• Ensure proposed initiatives support capacity building, leadership, and awareness in the agricultural sector.