Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream
ON, Canada
Money for agri-food equipment and assets acquisition
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
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- Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)
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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.
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There are eligible projects and activities for the Supply Chain Stability and Adaptability Program grant:
- Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis Stream: Identify and address market and supply chain challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic by completing a resiliency analysis and developing an action plan.
- Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream: Acquire equipment and assets to increase capacity in line with the growing demand for Ontario-grown food products.
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$125,000
Kingston
Modernization of processing equipment for artisanal cheese to improve production capacity.
$150,000
London
Expansion of meat processing facilities to handle increased local demand.
$112,500
Kitchener
Improvement of poultry farming infrastructure to enhance production capacity.
$150,000
Toronto
Purchase of automated packaging machinery to enhance production efficiency for Ontario-grown produce.
$75,000
Ottawa
Upgrading cold storage facilities to increase capacity for local dairy products.
$100,000
Hamilton
Installation of energy-efficient greenhouses to extend the growing season for local vegetables.
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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.
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Equipment and assets acquisition
- Near-term investments in infrastructure
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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
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- Step 1: Complete a resiliency analysis
- Content: Identify and address market and supply chain challenges driven or worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Implications: This analysis will help in identifying supply-chain gaps/areas of weakness and developing an action plan for priority areas.
- Step 2: Submit a claim
- Content: All approved projects must be completed no later than March 31, 2024.
- Implications: Final claims and reporting must be submitted to the AAC by Monday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m. (EST).
- Step 3: Contact for more information
- Content: Contact AAC by email at info@adaptcouncil.org or call 1-800-769-3272.
- Implications: Get additional details about the program and clarify any queries.
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info@adaptcouncil.org
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