Food Safety and Growth Initiative
$150,000
Grant
Description:
The Food Safety and Growth Initiative (the Initiative) provides funding to small agri-food businesses to:
– modernize their food safety systems
– adopt new food safety and traceability equipment, technologies and standards
– stimulate growth in the agriculture and food sector
Funding for the Initiative comes from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year (2023 to 2028) investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments. Up to $5 million has been allocated for the Initiative.
Comments on Funding:
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.
Eligibility:
Applicant must:
1. be a primary producer, processor or service provider in the agriculture or food sector
2. have fewer than 100 employees at the project location
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Download and read the Initiative guidelines (PDF).
2. Download and complete the application form.
3. Gather the required documents.
4. Submit the application and required documents to SustainableCAP1@ontario.ca
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. written quotes from third parties detailing the proposed eligible costs for the project
2. a site sketch if there are structural modifications to a building (interior or exterior)
3. a course outline detailing training to be provided and outcomes, including a cost summary or quote from a training provider if providing training as part of the project
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice
