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PodcastingGrants, Subsidies and Contributions - Agriculture
Last Verified:
2007-08-21
This Info-Guide provides an overview of grants, subsidies and contributions potentially available for businesses involved in Agriculture, including programs offered or supported by the governments of Canada and Ontario.
Introduction
Although a grant or subsidy is only available for specific situations or industries, there are a number of government financing options available for Ontario entrepreneurs. The Financing for Starting a Business Info-Guide and the Financing for Established Businesses Info-Guide will provide you a useful overview of these financing options.
In addition, the Sources of Financing web site is an Internet resource for locating traditional and alternative sources of small business financing.
Programs
Innovation Support Fund
Grants for companies to develop new and re-formulated dairy products/components and further processed products which have the potential to expand the market for milk.
For further information:
please call 1-866-366-0676
visit the web site:
Innovation Support Funds
see the document
Innovation Support Fund
Biofuels Opportunities for Producers Initiative
The Biofuels Opportunities for Producers Initiative helps farmers and rural communities hire experts to help develop business proposals and undertake feasibility and other studies. These steps are necessary to create and expand biofuels production capacity involving significant ownership by producers.
For further information:
please call 613-759-6557
visit the web site:
Biofuels Opportunities for Producers Initiative
see the document
Biofuels Opportunities for Producers Initiative
Agri-Innovation Program
Funding for projects that accelerate the adoption of innovation and commercialization in the agri-food sector.
For further information:
please call 519-826-4167
visit the web site:
Agri-Innovation Program
see the document
Agri-Innovation Program
Greencover Canada - Land Conversion
Greencover Canada is designed to promote sustainable land use and to expand the national land base covered by perennial forage and trees.
For further information:
please call 1-866-844-5620
visit the web site:
Greencover Canada
see the document
Greencover Canada - Land Conversion
Agricultural Broker Program
Funding support for a number of 'broker' organizations to accelerate the adoption of innovation in agriculture.
For further information:
please call 519-826-4167
visit the web site:
Broker Program
see the document
Agricultural Broker Program
Canadian Agriculture and Food International Program (CAFI)
Matching funding for industry activities that enhance and promote Canada's reputation for supplying safe, high-quality foods and beverages.
For further information:
please call 519-837-9400
visit the web site:
Canadian Agriculture and Food International
see the document
Canadian Agriculture and Food International Program (CAFI)
AgriStability Payments
Should your agriculture production margin fall below 85% of your reference margin in a given year, you may fill out forms to receive a program payment.
For further information:
please call 1-866-367-8506
visit the web
site:
AgriStability
see the document
AgriStability Payments
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