Through their Organic Waste-to-Energy Offer, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities funds business case development, feasibility studies and capital projects that allow municipalities to produce and use local sources of energy and generate additional valuable products such as digestate and fertilizers. Applications are accepted year-round, though this offer may close when all funding has been allocated. Visit their website to learn more.

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a new $3.5-billion, 5-year agreement (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028), between the federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based products sector. The agreement includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and $2.5 billion in cost-shared programs and activities funded by federal, provincial and territorial governments.

Under Classes 43.1 and 43.2 certain businesses and organizations also have an accelerated capital cost allowance on certain types of eligible equipment. This credit aims to make renewable energy projects, including biogas, more attractive. The deduction rate obtained can go up to 50%, depending on the case. Consult the technical guide for more information on the requirements.

Funding is available for agricultural producers to study the feasibility of an anaerobic digestor project in New Brunswick. The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries will be responsible for the overall management of the Anaerobic Digestor Feasibility Studies Funding Program in relation to applications from agricultural producers. ResearchNB is offering a concierge service for agricultural producers to help make successful funding applications and expedite comprehensive feasibility studies. The concierge service will provide practical hands-on support to agricultural producers as they move through the key steps of successful anaerobic digester projects at no extra cost to them.

The Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC) provides a 12% non-refundable tax credit against eligible capital expenditures for corporations investing $10 million or more to build or expand agri-processing facilities in Alberta. Up to $175 million in tax credits is available for each project. Eligible agri-processors have 10 years to claim the tax credit against their provincial income tax. Program details and program guidelines can be accessed at APTIC Program guidelines.

Launched in May 2024, the Livestock Facility Emissions Program supports intensive livestock facilities to adopt practices and technologies that will improve environmental performance, including biogas. The program remains open to new applicants until Dec. 31 2027, approved projects must be completed before March 31, 2028.

Running since at least 2023, the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) program offers a 60% rebate to most agri-businesses, First Nations or Abattoirs involved in value-added processing of Canadian agricultural products on “Anaerobic digestion of food waste, conversion of biogas into electricity, heat or renewable natural gas”. The program remains open to new applicants until Dec. 31 2027, approved projects must be completed before March 31, 2028.

As the steward for the Canadian Environmental workforce across all industries, ECO Canada offers employment programs that stimulate environmental career pathways, skill development, business growth, workforce support and workforce advancement through wage and training funding. These programs help employers attract new talent, while saving initial wage and training costs. Best of all, young practitioners and students will be able to kickstart their career journey and gain meaningful work experience. Thanks to our funding partners, ECO Canada has several programs available. Each program has unique eligibility requirements for employers and job candidates.

The National Research Council (NRC) of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) is making available up to $10,000 to employ Canadian youth between 15-30 years of age. Companies eligible for this program must be considered “Green” by having their business align with the green economy sectors of industries. The companies need to be incorporated and have 1 to 500 full-time employees. These Green companies must use the hired Youth to produce an environmental benefit. For further information or to determine if you qualify, please contact NRC-IRAP at 1-877-994-4727. Please also visit the NRC website and refer to the Youth-Green Program.

Natural Resources Canada’s S&T Internship Program - Green Jobs provides wage subsidies to eligible employers across Canada to hire and mentor youth (aged 15-30) in the natural resources sector, including in energy, forestry, mining, earth science, and clean technology. Internships are for full-time employment and require participants to be available 30 hours per week for up to 12 months. Find more information on the S&T Internship Program, including application instructions for employers and youth participants.

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is contributing $3 million to the Clean Energy Transition Partnership’s (CETPartnership) Joint Call 2025. The Call consists of 10 modules, with biogas projects being eligible to apply for funding under Module 5: Hydrogen and renewable fuels. See Section 7 of the full Joint Call 2025 PDF for further information on the modules To be eligible for the Call, project proposals require a project consortium consisting of 3 eligible applicants from different countries/regions. At least 2 of those applicants must be from an EU member state or a country associated with Horizon Europe, of which Canada is a member. See Section 3 of the full Joint Call 2025 PDF for further information on the eligibility criteria. For the ERA’s portion of funding, applicants do not need to be in Alberta, but they must demonstrate how their project has the potential to reduce emissions in Alberta. The first stage of the application consists of a pre-proposal submission due at 14:00 CEST on October 9, 2025.

BioTalent Canada’s Career Starter wage subsidy program provides bio-economy employers with funds to provide opportunities to barriered youth. The $1.5M project bridges the gap between talent and industry, introduces participants to the bio-economy as a viable career path, and enables employers to strengthen their workforce. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program, Career Starter provides employers with 50% of a youth’s salary to a maximum of $20,000 in wage subsidies for a three to nine-month job placement.