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AgriMarketing Program — Market Diversification for SMEs

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Federal

In plain language

Launched February 13, 2026 as part of AAFC's new $75M / 5-year market diversification envelope. For the first time, SMEs in agriculture, agri-food and agri-products (including fish and seafood) can apply directly — they were previously eligible only through industry associations. Priority: Indo-Pacific, but other non-traditional markets qualify. NL seafood processors, aquaculture operators, and specialty agri-food producers (berries, root crops, wild-harvested) are prime candidates. Intake open through Sept 30, 2030. Pairs with canexport-smes (general) and existing agrimarketing (associations). ACOA provides additional Atlantic regional agri-support.

Realistic range

$20,000 – $100,000

Avg award

$50,000

Max advertised

$100,000

Cost share

50%

Accessibility

3 / 5

Effort

3 / 5

Deadline

Continuous intake

Repayable?

Who qualifies

Entity types

Incorporated, Sole Proprietor, Indigenous Band

Sectors

Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Service

Regions

NL Wide

Demographics prioritized

None specifically

What you'll have to report

Expense claims with receipts; post-project market-entry outcomes report; annual rollup for multi-year projects.