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Agri-Food Innovation

Funding for innovative agri-food business improvements

Offered by

Township of Huron-Kinloss

Official source: huronkinloss.com

Record updated July 23, 2026

Funding available: $ 5,000; Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline: Open continuously
Location: Ontario, Canada
Who can apply: Agricultural businesses and operators; See full eligibility

Overview

This program supports agri-food businesses in Huron-Kinloss with funding for value-added and innovative improvements. It covers projects such as agri-tourism, direct sales, small-scale food processing, organic farming, and other approved agri-food initiatives.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding: $5,000
Maximum share of project costs: 50%

Financing goals

Increase production or service capacity
Implement environmental initiatives
Develop a new product or service
Increase operational productivity
Optimize production processes
Digitize or modernize organizational tools
Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location: Ontario
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: Canadians
Startups
Legal structures: All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Agricultural businesses and operators
Businesses with agri-food innovation projects

Who is not eligible

Businesses outside the priority CIP area 1-4
Businesses that have already received this grant for the same category within the last five years, unless the ownership or tenant has changed or the project is for different physical elements

Eligible expenses

Value-added and innovative purchases or implementation
Software and hardware
Infrastructure related to eligible agri-food projects

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Temporary, removable, or consumable project materials or elements
New building construction
General maintenance repairs

Eligible geographic areas

Priority Community Improvement Plan (CIP) area 1-4 in Huron-Kinloss

Activities funded

Agri-tourism experiences
Bioproduct farming
Direct consumer sales
Organic farming
Small-scale food and beverage processing

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Obtain a letter of support from the property owner if you are a tenant.
Step 2: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application for consideration.
- Applications are available at the Township municipal office or online.
Step 3: Wait for review and approval
- The Township reviews the application against the program criteria.
- Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
Step 4: Complete the project and claim payment
- Carry out the approved project after receiving approval.
- Provide proof of eligible expenses once the project is finished.

Documents Needed

Completed application form
Letter of support from the property owner, if the applicant is a tenant

Selection criteria

Date and timing of the application
Suitability of the project and alignment with eligibility guidelines
Available funding and previous applications at the time of review
Applicant's ability to fulfill project responsibilities

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed by the Township's Downtown Improvement Grant Committee.
Applications are assessed against timing, project suitability, available funding, and the applicant's ability to fulfill responsibilities.
Incomplete applications are not accepted.
If approved, funds are allocated after project completion and proof of eligible expenses.