Energy, Mines, and Resources

Agriculture Development Initiative

This initiative provides funding to develop agricultural projects that enhance regional economic development and contribute to sustainability in rural communities.

Eligible activities

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

  • developing under-used agricultural resources, expanding commercial development of agriculture, introducing new technologies and processes, and further developing regional agriculture and country food opportunities in rural Yukon;
  • community gardens;
  • farmers’ markets;
  • agriculture infrastructure*, such as cold storage or grain storage facilities and processing kitchens;
  • activities that encourage the commercialization of agri-based or native country foods;
  • other activities which may include purchasing equipment and facilities*, hiring third-party labour and consultant services for professional, technical and analytical support.

*Only infrastructure, equipment and facilities that support agriculture or country food development will be considered. This initiative does not fund commonly available agricultural equipment for individuals, on-going operational costs or non-agricultural activities.

Eligible applicants

Individuals, farm groups, cooperatives, non-profit organizations and governments.

Eligible funding

Assistance may be provided for up to 50% of the actual project costs for individuals to a maximum of $20,000 over the lifetime of the program, up to 75% of the
actual project costs for farm groups or cooperatives to a maximum of $50,000 over the lifetime of the program, and up to 100% of the actual project costs for non-profit
organizations and governments.

Applications for funding that exceed the specified maximum amounts may be considered, based on available funding.

Growing Forward Contact:

Energy, Mines and Resources
Agriculture Branch
Phone: 867.667.5838
Fax: 867.393.6222
Email: agriculture@gov.yk.ca

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