Prince Edward Island Farm Grants: Full List of 2025 Programs
Prince Edward Island continues to invest in food security, sustainability, and sector growth through a wide array of agriculture and agri-food funding programs. Whether you’re improving soil health, investing in clean energy, or launching a new value-added product, there’s support available.
At AG Business Advisory, we help PEI farms and food producers navigate these funding streams, matching the right program to the right project and helping clients apply with clarity and confidence. Below is a comprehensive list of active PEI grant programs for 2025.
Note: We’ve included short descriptions for each to help you scan quickly. For eligibility details and how to apply, search the program name on the official Farm Grant Canada website.
PEI Agriculture and Agri-Business Grants
Agri-Food Growth
Promotes PEI-grown food through market development, sector readiness initiatives, and promotional support.
Agriculture Awareness
Supports outreach and education initiatives that build public awareness and youth engagement in agriculture.
Agriculture Research and Innovation
Provides short-term funding for on-farm research that improves productivity, profitability, and climate resilience.
Agriculture Resiliency
Funds programs aimed at risk management, mental health support, and building resilience across the agriculture sector.
Agriculture Stewardship
Provides funding for environmental best practices that reduce runoff, manage nutrients, and improve overall sustainability.
Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS)
Pays producers to maintain or convert environmentally sensitive land, improving biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
Export Enhancement and Diversification
Supports exporters seeking to enter new markets through marketing, virtual trade missions, or export-readiness development.
Grow the Herd
Helps PEI beef producers expand local beef supply by supporting herd growth and processing capacity.
Hedgerow/Buffer Zone
Funds the planting of tree hedgerows and buffer zones to protect farmland from erosion and runoff.
Ignition Fund
Offers up to $25,000 in early-stage capital for agri-businesses developing new products or innovations.
Island Community Food Security
Invests in projects that increase access to affordable, local food and support community nutrition goals.
Marketing Support Assistance
Covers up to 40% of marketing or promotional costs for PEI agri-businesses expanding into new markets.
Organic Industry Development
Supports PEI organic producers with funding for certification, strategic upgrades, and product development.
PEI Agriculture Climate Solutions
Funds on-farm climate-smart practices through per-acre or trial-based payments that reduce emissions or improve soil carbon.
Perennial Crop Development
Encourages the use of perennials to improve sustainability and protect water systems.
Product and Market Development
Provides support for innovation-focused product development and new market expansion for PEI processors and growers.
Solar Electric Rebate
Offers rebates for solar PV panel installation for homes, farms, and businesses, improving energy efficiency.
Summer Student Employment
Subsidises wages for student hires through government programs like Jobs for Youth and Post-Secondary Student Program.
Tariff Working Capital Assistance
Supports agri-businesses affected by US tariffs with working capital loans to maintain operations and jobs.
Temporary Foreign Worker in the Agriculture Industry Housing
Improves housing quality and compliance for seasonal foreign workers in PEI’s ag sector.
Watershed Management
Funds community watershed groups working on ecosystem restoration and environmental stewardship.
Featured Snippet Q&A:
Q: What grants are available to farmers and food producers in PEI in 2025?
A: PEI offers over 20 programs supporting local food, climate-smart agriculture, herd expansion, market growth, solar rebates, and more.
Take Advantage of PEI’s 2025 Funding
Many of these programs have competitive or seasonal intakes, meaning early planning is key. Whether your goal is to diversify products, build climate resilience, or access new markets, we can help you build a strategy that gets funded.
Visit the province’s official agriculture funding page:
Go to the Official Farm Grants Canada website
Or if you’d prefer a personalised walkthrough, let’s talk about your goals and help you prepare the strongest application possible.