Advancing Agri-Food Processing

The grant supports agri-food processing and manufacturing companies that aim to enhance their operations through production improvement, processing capacity expansion, and efficiency gains. Eligible applicants include Indigenous Peoples, agriculture producers, abattoirs, agri-food processing facilities, academic institutions, and others capable of achieving program objectives.

• Indigenous Peoples or Organizations
• Agriculture producers (individuals or groups) to further process their primary products or value add
• Abattoirs involved in further processing or value-added
• Agri-Food processing facilities
• Agri-Food licensed Commercial Kitchens
• Agriculture producer associations
• Academic or research institutions
• Other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives

Who is eligible?

There are eligible types of companies for this grant:

• Indigenous Peoples or Organizations
• Agriculture producers (individuals or groups) to further process their primary products or value add
• Abattoirs involved in further processing or value-added
• Agri-Food processing facilities
• Agri-Food licensed Commercial Kitchens
• Agriculture producer associations
• Academic or research institutions
• Other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives

Who is not eligible

Yes, there are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:

• Retail food services or grocery stores
• Restaurants
• In-home processing
• Ice Cream parlours
• Facilities where the retail environment is larger than the processing area
• Publicly funded facilities
• Processors of seafood or fish

Eligible expenses

Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant for both Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion and Food Processing and Manufacturing Process Efficiency and Analysis.

• Equipment cost for processing and packaging for the final value-added product.
• New and innovative technology.
• Incremental equipment for scaling or for product diversification.
• Consultant fees.
• Expenses directly related to the cost of process efficiency and improvement analysis.
• Implementing automation.
• Efficient manufacturing processes.
• Technology review and processing line design for integration of new technology.

Eligible geographic areas

This funding initiative appears to be managed by the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries in New Brunswick, suggesting a regional scope for eligible applicants. Potential applicants should consider regional requirements as outlined by the funding body.

• Companies located in New Brunswick, Canada.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The assessment will consider the following key factors:

• Completeness and feasibility of the proposed project
• Alignment of the project with program objectives
• Demonstrated need for funding support
• Potential for innovation and competitiveness enhancement
• Capacity of the applicant to successfully implement the project

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Applicants may be required to report on the impact of the funding received.
• The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries provides discretion over the percentage of funding.
• Projects that show benefits to multiple provinces may qualify for regional funding.
• Applicants are responsible for obtaining necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications.