Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative

Amount:

$100,000

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (the Initiative) helps primary producers and processors address local labour force challenges in the agri-food sector with pilot projects that implement:
– innovative attraction strategies
– recruitment strategies
– retention strategies

Comments on Funding:

You could get 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $40,000 in funding for a project under the Initiative.

For industry organizations or collaborations between 2 or more businesses, you could get up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $100,000 in funding for a project under the Initiative.

Deadline:

September 2, 2025

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

1. a primary producer
2. a processor
3. an industry organization

Application Steps:

Applicants must:
1. Download and read the Initiative guidelines (PDF).
2. Download and complete the application form (PDF).
3. Download and complete the collaboration form (PDF), if applicable.
4. Gather the required documents.
5. Submit the application and required documents to SustainableCAP2@ontario.ca

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1. Application form
2. written quotes from third parties detailing the proposed eligible costs for the project
3. a collaboration form identifying any additional businesses contributing to the project when applicable

Other Things to Note:

You cannot submit an application for a project if you have already received funding for that project through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

You can apply for and receive other government or third-party funding if the other programs allow stacking.

If you have received funding for the project through other sources, the total assistance provided from all funding sources cannot be greater than 100% of the total eligible costs. You must list all funding for a project on the application form, including funding that you receive from additional sources.

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About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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