How much funding can be received?

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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$100,000

Hamilton

Installation of energy-efficient greenhouses to extend the growing season for local vegetables

$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

$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

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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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Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream

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info@adaptcouncil.org

Apply to this program

Supply Chain Stability and Adaptability Program Overview

Supply Chain Stability and Adaptability Program

The Supply Chain Stability and Adaptability Program aims to address market and supply chain challenges in the agri-food sector exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers two streams: the Agri-Food Supply Chain Resiliency Analysis stream for identifying weaknesses and developing action plans, and the Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment stream for acquiring equipment to meet increased demand for Ontario-grown food products. Projects must be completed by March 31, 2024, with final claims due by April 15, 2024. For more information or inquiries, contact the Agricultural Adaptation Council.