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AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit
Funding for kosher and halal certification
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $50,000 per year to support kosher and halal certification projects for Canadian red meat. Eligible activities include professional services, staff time for certification documents or training, travel related to certification, and required lab tests.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 100,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Obtain certification for Canadian kosher and/or halal red meat products
- Prepare certification documents or training materials
- Carry out travel needed for certification
- Complete required laboratory testing
Documents Needed
- Detailed project budget
- Program questionnaire template
- Copy of the organization's certificate or articles of incorporation
- Copy of the last 2 years' financial statements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Partnerships
- Corporations
- Co-operatives
- Eligible Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Businesses outside the kosher or halal red meat sector
- Projects for certification renewals
- Applicants without legal capacity to sign agreements
Eligible expenses
- Professional services for certification
- Staff wages for certification documents or training
- Travel related to certification
- Required laboratory testing
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Certification renewals
- Costs incurred before the application is complete
- Federal certification services
- In-kind contributions from for-profit applicants
Selection criteria
- Application completeness and project eligibility
- Alignment of activities and results with program objectives
- All funding sources, including in-kind contributions, are identified
- Organization capacity, resources, timelines, and past AAFC experience
- Activities and costs are reasonable and necessary
How to apply
- Step 1: Sign in to AAFC online services
- Access the Grants and Contributions portal
- Choose a secure sign-in method and sign in or register
- Step 2: Start a new application
- Select the for-profit application form
- Complete the AgriAssurance application form
- Step 3: Prepare required forms and documents
- Download and complete the detailed project budget
- Complete the program questionnaire template
- Prepare the required corporate and financial documents
- Step 4: Upload and submit
- Upload all completed forms and required documents
- Complete the application details
- Submit the complete application
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness before assessment
- Complete applications are assessed against program principles and criteria
- If information is missing, the applicant may be asked to provide more details
- Approved applicants receive a written decision and a contribution agreement
- Funding can only be paid after the agreement is signed
Additional information
- Applications are open until September 30, 2027.
- Costs incurred before the application is deemed complete are not reimbursable.
- Quebec-based applicants may need to address the M-30 Act.
- If approved, a contribution agreement must be signed before funding is paid.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit Program
What is the AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit?
This program provides up to $50,000 per year to support kosher and halal certification projects for Canadian red meat. Eligible activities include professional services, staff time for certification documents or training, travel related to certification, and required lab tests.
How much funding can be received?
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit program?
To be eligible for the AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit program, you must:
For-profit or eligible Indigenous entity
Kosher or halal red meat sector
Initial certification project only
What expenses are eligible under AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit?
Obtain certification for Canadian kosher and/or halal red meat products
Prepare certification documents or training materials
Carry out travel needed for certification
Complete required laboratory testing
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.assurance.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit available?
The AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit program is available across Canada.
Is the AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit is a Grant and Funding