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Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion
Improves agri-food processing efficiency and competitiveness
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion supports Indigenous Peoples or organizations and agri-food processors and manufacturers with up to 30-50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000, for projects that improve efficiency, quality, productivity, and competitiveness. Eligible activities include equipment modernization and purchase of specialized or automated equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Production improvement and processing capacity expansion
- Equipment modernization activities that increase efficiency, quality, productivity, and competitiveness
- Manufacturing Processes Efficiency and Analysis
- Technology review and processing line design for integration of new technology
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- 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 projects involving primary producers
- Agri-Food processing facilities and Agri-Food licensed Commercial Kitchens
- Agriculture producer associations, academic or research institutions, and other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives
Who is not eligible
- Retail food services or grocery stores
- Restaurants
- In-home processing
- Ice Cream parlours
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of specialized and/or automated equipment
Selection criteria
- Projects that are assessed to demonstrate benefits and impacts to more than one province may be eligible for funding on a regional basis.
How to apply
- Applicants should discuss applications with appropriate Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff before applying.
- Completed applications may be submitted by e-mail to Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca or by mail to Sustainable CAP Program Administrator, Industry Financial Programs, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, PO Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants may be required to report on the impact of the funding received, and the reporting requirements will be outlined in the letter of offer.
Additional information
- Applicants are responsible for obtaining any necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications to complete their project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion Program
What is the Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion?
Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion supports Indigenous Peoples or organizations and agri-food processors and manufacturers with up to 30-50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000, for projects that improve efficiency, quality, productivity, and competitiveness. Eligible activities include equipment modernization and purchase of specialized or automated equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion program?
To be eligible for the Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion program, you must:
The project must support production improvement and processing capacity expansion.
The project must involve equipment modernization.
The project must improve efficiency, quality, productivity, or competitiveness.
What expenses are eligible under Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion?
Production improvement and processing capacity expansion
Equipment modernization activities that increase efficiency, quality, productivity, and competitiveness
Manufacturing Processes Efficiency and Analysis
Technology review and processing line design for integration of new technology
Who can I contact for more information about the Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca.
Where is the Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion available?
The Advancing Agri-Food Processing — Element 1: Production Improvement and Processing Capacity Expansion program is available across Canada.