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Agri-Value
Program
May 2005
The Agri-Value Program encourages the development and expansion of Saskatchewan's agri-businesses by providing assistance for new product development and market assessment. Saskatchewan-based companies involved in the value-added processing of agricultural products are encouraged to apply for project funding. Applications are considered on a monthly basis. The maximum funding is $20,000 per project. The Agri-Value Program is a component of the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) managed by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. Eligible activities
Criteria
Funding The maximum available funding is $20,000 per project. Projects are supported at a level relative to their industry impact. For example, company-specific projects are normally supported in the range of 50 per cent of eligible costs, while projects making a significant contribution to an industry may be supported at a higher level.
Eligible costs Applicants can apply for funding to cover the following costs:
The following are not eligible for funding under the program:
Contract Where funding is approved, Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food will enter into a contract with the applicant to carry out the work described in the application. Confidentiality
Applicants may request confidentiality for reports and detailed information regarding a project. The title, objective, applicant name and amount of funding approved for a project are considered public information. Applicants should assume all applications, reports and information are public information unless otherwise negotiated and confirmed in writing by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. The Department reserves the right to grant confidentiality on any or all of the project information. How to apply Applications will be accepted up to the first working day of each month. Applicants will be notified on funding decisions within 30 days of the application deadline. Application forms are available from the Agriculture Research Branch by emailing tbast@agr.gov.sk.ca Agriculture Research
Branch
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