Business Development Program (Agriculture) - Benchmarking and Risk Management PEI
The Business Development Program will support the agriculture sector by providing funding for training, business planning and implementation, organizational development, benchmarking and risk management activities. The program will facilitate the development of sound business practices and is designed to enhance the capacity of PEI Agricultural producers, small to medium-sized agri-businesses and organizations to better understand and manage their financial performance, respond to change and maximize the use of comprehensive risk management options for their agriculture operations.
Grant Deadline
2028-03-31
Funding Amount
Range between $1 - $60,000
Type of Grant
Training, Funding
Sectors
Agri-Food, Agriculture, Food Processing
Demographics
Indigenous
Incorporation
For Profit
Perks
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
funding, agriculture, agri-food, development, business, indigenous, food processing, indigenous skills, Provide Training
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
4.1.1 Training Sub-Program
The Training Sub-Program supports the agriculture sector by providing funding for skills training and is comprised of three training categories:
- Agri-Skills Individualized Training;
- Group Training for Agricultural Producers, Agri-Processors and/or Agri-Businesses; and
- Organizational Development.
Eligible Recipients
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups;
- Agricultural producers;
- Farm employees;
- Small to medium-sized agri-businesses;
- Agri-processors;
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations; and
- Others may be considered upon request
4.1.2 Business Planning Sub-Program
The Business Planning Sub-Program will support PEI agricultural producers, small to medium-sized agri-businesses, and agriculture organizations with business, financial, and operations management activities.
Eligible Recipients
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups;
- Agricultural producers;
- Small to medium-sized agri-businesses;
- Agri-processors;
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations; and
- Others may be considered upon request.
4.1.3 Benchmarking and Risk Management Sub-Program
The Benchmarking and Risk Management Sub-Program will facilitate the development of projects to build the capacity of PEI agricultural producers, small to medium-sized agri-businesses and agricultural organizations to measure aspects of their performance and compare them to industry standards.
Eligible Recipients
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups;
- Agricultural producers;
- Small to medium-sized agri-businesses;
- Agri-processors;
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations; and
- Others may be considered upon request.
4.1.4 Building Sector Capacity Sub-Program
The Building Sector Capacity Sub-Program will assist sectors to implement their key priorities. examples: organizational development, activities which will expand domestic and international markets for Prince Edward Island producers and small to medium sized agri-businesses. The program will facilitate the development of projects designed to enhance the capacity of PEI producers, small to medium sized agri-businesses and organizations and to respond to change.
Eligible Recipients
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations; and
- Municipal and provincial government.
Grant Application website
Contact
PEI Department of Agriculture
11 Kent Street
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown PE C1A 7N8
Telephone: (902) 368-4880