Canadian Cattle Association: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Calgary, AB · grants and contributions register

Canadian Cattle Association: federal grants and contributions: 10 agreements; $10.3M value; 2 departments; 5 programs.

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10agreements
$10.3Mvalue
2departments
5programs

Largest agreements

Canada's Beef and Forage Cluster: Driving Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability$8.2Mvalue2023start2028end

The objective of this project is to conduct research and knowledge technology transfer to drive the growth of Canada’s beef industry and overall economy, address greenhouse gas reduction and carbon sequestration opportunities and enhance sector resilience and public trust related to animal health and antibiotic resistance.

Enhancing VBP+ to drive sustainability & market growth in Canadian beef$1.0Mvalue2023start2028end

This project aims to continue to improve upon the Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) program by filling gaps not currently covered under the current certification standards as well as to develop a framework to grow certified programs within internationally accepted streams for conformity assessment.

Beef & cattle advocacy and market access expansion, defence and development$453Kvalue2023start2026end

This project aims to expand and develop market access in existing markets (e.g. United States and Japan) and emerging markets (e.g. Vietnam) for beef products by conducting a number of trade advocacy activities.

Canadian Cattle Association Beef and Cattle Market Access Advocacy$300Kvalue2026start2028end

This project aims to strengthen Canadian beef trade by advancing international advocacy and building key relationships in major and emerging markets. Through engagement in the U.S., Asia, the Indo Pacific region, Mexico, and the U.K., along with participation in global standard setting bodies, the project supports science based regulations, protects market access, and expands export opportunities for Canadian beef.

Grassland Production Index User Interface$268Kvalue2023start2026end

This project aims to develop the Grassland Production Index User Interface, a digitized delivery platform that will provide Canadian forage and livestock producers with access to an online forage insurance system and risk management tool, to increase producer knowledge and overall uptake of forage insurance across Canada.

Work Experience$13.3Kvalue2025start2026end

This project aims to provide a youth with some work experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

Work Experience$7.2Kvalue2024start2025end

This project aims to provide a youth with some work experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

Work Experience$7.0Kvalue2023start2024end

The objective of this project is to provide a youth with some work experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

Work Experience$7.0Kvalue2023start2024end

This project aims to provide a youth with some work experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

CCA BCRC CRSB Interns$4.8Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Departments

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada9agreements$10.3Mvalue4programs
  • AgriScience Program- Cluster Component
  • AgriAssurance Program: National Industry Association Component
  • AgriMarketing Program
  • Youth Employment and Skills Program

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$4.8Kvalue1programs

Years

20261agreements$300Kvalue1programs
  • AgriMarketing Program
20251agreements$13.3Kvalue1programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Program
20242agreements$11.9Kvalue2programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20236agreements$9.9Mvalue4programs
  • AgriScience Program- Cluster Component
  • AgriAssurance Program: National Industry Association Component
  • AgriMarketing Program
  • Youth Employment and Skills Program

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.