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Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream

Q: How much funding can be received?

Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.

Q: Who is eligible for the Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream program?

To be eligible for the Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream program, you must: The applicant must be involved in producing or processing Ontario grown and produced food products. The proposed project should focus on enhancing infrastructure to increase production capacity. The project must address market and supply chain challenges.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream?

You can contact Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) by email at info@adaptcouncil.org.

Q: Is the Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: October 27, 2025

Ontario, Canada

Money for agri-food equipment and assets acquisition

Grant and Funding

Agricultural Adaptation Council

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

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Optimize production processes

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : March 31, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

All legal structures

Annual revenue

$ 7,000 minimum revenue

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Activities funded

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 150,000

Expansion of meat processing facilities to handle increased local demand

$ 75,000

Upgrading cold storage facilities to increase capacity for local dairy products

$ 112,500

Improvement of poultry farming infrastructure to enhance production capacity

$ 100,000

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

$ 125,000

Modernization of processing equipment for artisanal cheese to improve production capacity

$ 150,000

Purchase of automated packaging machinery to enhance production efficiency for Ontario-grown produce

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)

Reach out to AAC via email at info@adaptcouncil.org or telephone 1-800-769-3272 for any clarification or guidance.

Application Submission

Submit the completed application through the appropriate AAC submission channel before the deadline (though intakes are currently closed).

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.

Documents and links

Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream

Contacts

info@adaptcouncil.org

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream program?

What expenses are eligible under Agri-Food Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment Stream?

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.