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Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative
Energy efficiency funding for agri-food processors
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 300,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This initiative offered up to $300,000 per project to help agri-food processors improve energy efficiency. It supported equipment, technology, and facility upgrades that lower operating costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $300,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 20%
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agri-food processors
- Food and beverage processors
- Bio-processing companies
- Packing houses
- Pet food and fertilizer manufacturers
Who is not eligible
- Commissaries
- Brewpubs
- Brand owners
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of new energy-efficient equipment, parts, components, or technology
- Purchase and installation of used or refurbished energy-efficient equipment from the original equipment manufacturer
- Purchase, installation, or modification of water-use equipment and technology that improves energy efficiency
- Building energy-efficiency improvements, including lighting, ventilation, heating, and refrigeration
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application costs
- Costs incurred before approval or after March 31, 2025
- Ordinary operating expenses
- Leased equipment, vehicles, and farm or construction machinery
- Travel, meals, hotel costs, and in-kind costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Rural communities in Ontario
Activities funded
- Purchase or modification of energy-efficient equipment and technology
- Purchase or modification of water-use equipment and technology that improves energy efficiency
- Installation of energy monitoring controls and related technology
- Building envelope energy-efficiency improvements
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Read the program guidelines carefully
- Step 2: Complete application form
- Download and fill out the ministry-approved form
- Prepare quotes for eligible costs
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the completed application to SustainableCAP1@ontario.ca
Documents Needed
- Ministry-approved application form
- Quotes for eligible project costs
- CRA business number or Social Insurance Number
- Valid Premises ID number
Selection criteria
- Project need or alignment with an energy audit or energy plan
- Expected improvements in energy efficiency
- Resources, experience, skills, and knowledge for implementation
- Expected reduction in operating costs
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed for completeness and eligibility
- Eligible applications were assessed against project need, energy-efficiency impact, capacity to implement, and lower operating costs
- Successful applicants received an approval letter by email
- Claims were reviewed before reimbursement was issued
- Additional information could be requested before claim approval
Additional information
- The program is funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
- It is administered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
- Applications were accepted only once per applicant.
- The intake period is closed.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative Program
What is the Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative?
This initiative offered up to $300,000 per project to help agri-food processors improve energy efficiency. It supported equipment, technology, and facility upgrades that lower operating costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How much funding can be received?
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative program, you must:
Agri-food processor
Valid Premises ID number
Complete ministry form
What expenses are eligible under Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative?
Purchase and installation of new energy-efficient equipment, parts, components, or technology
Purchase and installation of used or refurbished energy-efficient equipment from the original equipment manufacturer
Purchase, installation, or modification of water-use equipment and technology that improves energy efficiency
Building energy-efficiency improvements, including lighting, ventilation, heating, and refrigeration
Who can I contact for more information about the Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at SustainableCAP1@ontario.ca.
Where is the Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative available?
The Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative is a Grant and Funding