Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership)
Partnership Funding Guide for Processors
Funding to explore new approaches and adopt new practices.
The next application intake for processors will open on August 5, 2021 and close on September 2, 2021.
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How it works
Eligible businesses can access cost-share funding to complete projects. The governments of Canada and Ontario provide this funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
To apply:
- Choose the type of project that interests you from the list of eligible projects
- Review the application form for the project you have chosen
- Read the program guidelines
- Complete the application form according to the instructions
- Submit the completed application form with all required documentation to agpartnership@ontario.ca.
To receive funding if your project is approved:
- Enter into a legal agreement with the Province for the project
- Complete your project according to the terms and conditions of the legal agreement
- Submit claim(s) to the Province to be reimbursed for the eligible
costs that you incurred and paid
Eligible projects
You can submit applications for these types of projects between August 5, 2021 and September 2, 2021:
| Type of Project | Funding Available | Who is Eligible |
|---|---|---|
| **New** Evaluate your business potential |
Funding for 50 per cent up to $15,000 to plan for new business solutions |
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| Food safety and traceability system improvements | Funding for 50 per cent up to $75,000 for equipment, facility upgrades and more to improve food safety and traceability systems |
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| Funding for 35 per cent up to $10,000 for equipment that will remove or reduce food safety risks and hazards |
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| Traceability equipment | Funding for 35 per cent up to $10,000 for equipment to put in place or improve a traceability system |
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| Develop new products | Funding for 50 per cent up to $50,000 for product development activities for new products |
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| Market products in Canada | Funding for 50 per cent up to $75,000 to market products for new market opportunities in Canada |
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| Selling to export markets | Funding for 75 per cent up to $75,000 to market products for new export market opportunities |
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| Obtain audits, assessments and training for food safety, plant health or animal health | Maximum funding and eligible activities are available here. |
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| Adopt best practices to enhance animal health or plant health | Maximum funding and eligible activities are available here. |
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Phase 2 Project Categories
You can submit applications for these types of projects between September 27, 2021 and October 18, 2021:
| Type of Project | Funding Available | Who is Eligible |
|---|---|---|
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Technology and Equipment to Improve Productivity Please note: These application forms are read only and not available for print until September 27, 2021 when Phase 2 opens. |
Funding for 35 per cent up to $100,000 to adopt advanced manufacturing technology |
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Selection process
Once the application is received and the application intake closes, eligible applications are evaluated based on the information submitted.
Complete applications that meet eligibility criteria are assessed using merit assessment criteria, which are specific to each type of project. Applications that best meet the Merit Assessment Criteria are approved.
Decisions
Applicants will be notified as funding decisions are reached.
Contact us
For more information, email us at agpartnership@ontario.ca or call us at 1-877-424-1300.
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For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca