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Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative
Cost-share funding for deadstock capacity in Ontario
Last Update: May 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Cost-share funding supports deadstock management capacity in Ontario. It helps businesses and municipalities address immediate and short-term needs through planning, equipment upgrades, and site modifications.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning and assessment for deadstock capacity
- Equipment upgrades for hauling, storing, or collecting deadstock
- Site retrofits for transfer, rendering, salvaging, or composting
- Construction or modifications to increase deadstock disposal capacity
Documents Needed
- Completed Application Form
- Excel form for project costs and funding sources
- Quotes from third-party suppliers
- Environmental Assessment attestation, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario livestock producers
- Deadstock service providers
- Commodity associations
- Commercial operations requiring deadstock services
- Waste management companies and municipalities
Eligible expenses
- Planning and assessment services
- Equipment purchase, retrofitting, or modification
- Site modifications and construction related to deadstock capacity
- Renting facilities, equipment, or machinery for the project
- Third-party operational plans or assessments
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Normal operations and maintenance
- Vehicles, general farm machinery, and hand or power tools
- Travel, meals, accommodations, legal fees, and permits
- Costs for application preparation or reporting materials
- Costs incurred outside the eligible project period
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Complete applications were reviewed by AAC on a first-come, first-served basis
- Applications could also be reviewed by external third-party reviewers
- A funding decision was expected within 20 business days after receipt of a complete application
- Applicants were notified by email of approval or decline
- Approved applicants had to sign a funding agreement before receiving payment
Additional information
- Applications were reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- A complete application and supporting quotes were required.
- A funding agreement was required before payment.
- Recipients had to submit claims and final reporting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative?
Cost-share funding supports deadstock management capacity in Ontario. It helps businesses and municipalities address immediate and short-term needs through planning, equipment upgrades, and site modifications.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative program, you must:
Based in Ontario
Involved in deadstock collection
Legal entity able to contract
What expenses are eligible under Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative?
Planning and assessment for deadstock capacity
Equipment upgrades for hauling, storing, or collecting deadstock
Site retrofits for transfer, rendering, salvaging, or composting
Construction or modifications to increase deadstock disposal capacity
Who can I contact for more information about the Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative?
You can contact Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) by email at info@adaptcouncil.org or by phone at 1-800-769-3272.
Where is the Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative available?
The Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative is a Grant and Funding