Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
Overview
Receive up to $150,000 per project to cover up to 25% of eligible costs to acquire equipment and assets necessary to grow capacity and help meet the increased demand for Ontario grown and produced food products.
At a glance
Funding available
- Integrate new technologies
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Ontario
- All legal structures
- $ 7,000 minimum revenue
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Activities funded
The Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream is designed to enhance the capacity of Ontario's agri-food sector. It focuses on acquiring essential equipment and assets to meet the increasing demand for locally grown and produced food products.
- Acquisition of equipment to increase production capacity for agri-food businesses.
- Investment in infrastructure that addresses current supply chain challenges facing the agri-food sector.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for the Supply Chain Stability and Adaptability Program grant include:
- Projects must address supply chain challenges in the agri-food sector in Ontario.
- Applicants must have completed a resiliency analysis or be investing in infrastructure to enhance capacity.
- Projects must be completed by March 31, 2024, with final claims due by April 15, 2024.
Who is eligible?
This grant is aimed at addressing challenges in the agri-food sector caused or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to support projects that either analyze supply chain resiliency or invest in necessary infrastructure for growing production capacity.
- Organizations involved in the agri-food sector in Ontario.
- Projects focusing on market and supply chain resiliency analyses.
- Initiatives requiring infrastructure investments to enhance production capacity for Ontario-grown food products.
Eligible expenses
The Supply Chain Stability and Adaptability Program supports efforts to enhance resilience and infrastructure within the agri-food supply chain sector, specifically in response to challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This involves identifying points of weakness and making strategic investments to boost production and supply capacity.
- Conducting a resiliency analysis to identify supply-chain gaps and developing an action plan to address priority areas.
- Acquiring equipment and assets to enhance production capacity and address market demand for Ontario-grown food products.
- Investing in infrastructure to support immediate production capacity increases.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specifically aimed at supporting the agri-food sector within Ontario, suggesting a regional focus for eligibility.
- Businesses and organizations located within Ontario, Canada.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated need and clarity of purpose
- Expected impact on the agri-food sector
- Feasibility and implementation plan
- Capacity of the applicant to deliver on the project
- Value for money
How to apply
Project Planning
- Identify the stream of interest: Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis or Infrastructure Investment.
- Download and review the program guidelines from the AAC website.
- Outline the objectives and scope of your project to align with the program goals.
Application Preparation
- Gather all necessary documentation such as business information, project details, and financial statements.
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal including the identification of supply chain gaps and a detailed action plan.
- Prepare a project budget highlighting the requested funding amount and other funding sources, if any.
Contact Program Administrator (if needed)
Application Submission
Post-Submission
- Await confirmation of receipt from AAC.
- Keep track of your application status and be prepared to provide additional information if requested.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants must ensure that projects are completed by the specified deadline of March 31, 2024 to qualify for final claims.
- Final claims and reporting are due no later than April 15, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. EST.
- The program is administered by the Agricultural Adaptation Council on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
- Contact details for program inquiries are provided: email info@adaptcouncil.org or call 1-800-769-3272.
