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AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit
Funding for kosher and halal certification
Last Update: April 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
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
Processing and Agreement
- AAFC sends an acknowledgement of receipt
- The application is checked for completeness
- Eligible applications are assessed by AAFC reviewers
- Approved applicants receive a written decision and contribution agreement
- Funding starts only after the agreement is signed
- Progress, performance, and financial reports are required
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – For-profit. 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 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