Newfoundland & Labrador Farm Grants: Full List of 2025 Programs
Newfoundland & Labrador is expanding its support for agri-business and rural development in 2025, offering targeted funding across infrastructure, innovation, climate adaptation, and food security. Whether you’re restoring land, reducing emissions, upgrading infrastructure, or preparing your staff for growth, there’s financial support available.
At AG Business Advisory, we help rural operators—from new farm entrants to established agri-food processors—understand what they qualify for and how to submit strong, successful applications. Below is a curated list of the most relevant grant programs currently available in Newfoundland & Labrador.
Note: Some of these programs are not agriculture-specific but remain highly relevant to rural operators, food producers, or agri-entrepreneurs. Search the program name on the official Farm Grants Canada website.
Newfoundland & Labrador Grants for Agriculture & Agri-Business
Business Growth
Provides non-repayable funding to help small and medium-sized businesses in NL start, scale, innovate, and grow—both locally and internationally. Can support new processing facilities, tech adoption, and equipment upgrades.
Climate Change Challenge Fund
Targets greenhouse gas reductions and energy-efficiency improvements. While open to multiple sectors, farmers can benefit from upgrades such as heating efficiency, solar infrastructure, and smarter fuel usage.
Green Transition Fund
Helps rural and Indigenous producers transition toward sustainable, low-emission operations. Funding may support operational changes, supply chain innovation, or facility retrofits to align with the green economy.
Innovation and Business Development
Although focused on energy diversification, this fund supports businesses—including those in agriculture—that wish to modernise or diversify their supply chains and tap into clean-tech or export opportunities.
Limestone Program
Discounts on limestone purchases for Newfoundland & Labrador farmers. Helps improve soil pH, boosting fertilizer efficiency and overall crop health.
Provincial Agrifoods Assistance (Training)
Covers training costs for current employees or new hires. Helps agri-businesses in NL build staff skills, improve operations, and expand their workforce through employer-led training programs.
Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program (Land & Infrastructure)
Funds land clearing, drainage, fencing, and infrastructure improvements that boost local food production and sector self-sufficiency. One of the most direct grant options for primary producers.
Research and Innovation Fund
Provides non-repayable funding for non-commercial entities (including industry associations and educational institutions) to conduct innovation projects that support agriculture, food security, or regional sustainability goals.
Featured Snippet Q&A:
Q: What grants are available to farms in Newfoundland & Labrador in 2025?
A: Programs include limestone subsidies, agrifood infrastructure grants, green transition funding, business growth support, and climate adaptation programs.
Take Advantage of What’s Available
Many of these programs operate on limited annual budgets or rolling intake periods, so timing matters. Whether you’re improving your soil, building infrastructure, or launching a new value-added product, the right funding can ease costs and reduce risk.
You can explore official program pages here:
Visit the Official Farm Grants Canada website
Or speak to our advisory team to determine which funding fits your operation best—and how to apply with confidence.