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At Collective Impact, we believe in creating real value for farmers and communities by helping them adopt regenerative practices that improve the land and open the door to valuable funding and carbon credit opportunities. Our work connects agriculture with environmental stewardship helping producers implement beneficial practices while supporting access to federal and provincial funding.

For Indigenous farmers, First Nations communities, and Indigenous-led businesses, there is growing support from governments to fund projects that align with sustainability, food security, and agricultural innovation. Here’s how Collective Impact can help and what opportunities may be available.

Opportunities for Indigenous Farmers

We assist Indigenous producers in adopting farm practices that qualify for government funding and carbon incentives from cover cropping and improved nutrient management to integrating regenerative amendments, and water management. Below are a few targeted programs:

 

  1. Red River Métis Climate Action Program (Manitoba)

  • For: Métis farmers in Manitoba
  • Focus: Climate-smart agricultural practices
  • Support: Potential funding for soil health, input efficiency, and environmental improvements

 

  1. Alberta Sustainable CAP Water Program

  • For: Farmers in Alberta
  • Focus: Water efficiency, irrigation upgrades, and water management
  1. Alberta Sustainable CAP On-Farm Value-Added Program
  • For: Alberta farmers and producers
  • Focus: On-farm food processing, packaging, and innovation

Opportunities for Indigenous Communities

Collective Impact can partner with First Nations communities, Indigenous organizations, and nonprofits to help plan and apply for funding that supports long-term soil, food, and environmental health.

  1. Agridiversity Program (Canada-Wide)
  • For: Indigenous nonprofits, academic institutions, and co-ops
  • Focus: Inclusion, knowledge-sharing, and support for underrepresented groups in agriculture
  • Funding: Up to $200,000/year or $1 million over 5 years

 

  1. CIRNAC Harvester Support Grant (Canada-Wide)
  • For: First Nations and Inuit communities
  • Focus: Supporting traditional food harvesting activities

 

  1. First Nations Agriculture and Finance Council – Ontario (Community Stream)
  • For: Indigenous communities and councils in Ontario
  • Focus: Funding for food systems, planning, and agriculture projects

Opportunities for Indigenous-Led Businesses

We could also collaborate with Indigenous businesses that are producing, processing, or selling regenerative products such as compost, amendments, or ag-based innovations. These programs can help support your growth:

 

  1. Alberta Sustainable CAP Value-Added Program
  • For: Indigenous-owned agri-processing or bio-industrial businesses
  • Focus: Scaling value-added ag products
  • Funding: Up to $100,000

 

  1. Métis Assistance Program (MAP) – Saskatchewan
  • For: Métis business owners
  • Focus: Support for business start-up or expansion

 

  1. Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Program (Saskatchewan)
  • For: Indigenous women business owners
  • Focus: Funding and business development support

 

  1. Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program (Saskatchewan)
  • For: Métis entrepreneurs
  • Focus: Equity contributions for eligible business costs

 

  1. SIEF Contribution Program (Saskatchewan)
  • For: Indigenous-owned businesses and projects
  • Focus: Economic development in Indigenous communities

 

  1. First Nations Agriculture and Finance Council – Ontario (Business Stream)
  • For: Indigenous agribusinesses in Ontario
  • Focus: Support for expansion, machinery, land, and planning

How Collective Impact Can Help


We work directly with producers and businesses to:
 

  • Identify qualifying practices (e.g., cover crops, compost use, rotational grazing, nitrogen use efficiency, equipment, environmental monitoring and testing)
  • Develop funding proposals and opportunities
  • Collaborate with community organizations and First Nations
  • Assist with carbon program enrollment and ongoing data collection
  • Coordinate with provincial and federal departments for program alignment


Whether you’re a single farm operator, a First Nations government, or a business with a product that could support regenerative agriculture, we’re here to support you every step of the way.