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Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)
Support for sustainable food manufacturing improvements
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 26, 2024
- Closing date : September 6, 2024
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 70% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $25,000 per applicant. It supports Atlantic food and beverage manufacturers seeking third-party assessments and action plans for food waste, energy use, packaging, or carbon footprint reduction.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 26, 2024
- Closing date : September 6, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Third-party assessment of food waste, packaging, energy use, or carbon footprint
- Development of action plans for greener or more sustainable operations
- Operational analysis and sustainability strategy development
Documents Needed
- Supplier proposal or quote
- Financial statements for the last two years
- Supporting documents uploaded in the application portal, if available
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Food manufacturers
- Beverage manufacturers
- Atlantic Canada CFIN members
Who is not eligible
- Companies outside Atlantic Canada
- Businesses with less than 2 years of operations
- Applicants using internal staff instead of an independent external provider
Eligible expenses
- Consultant or subcontractor fees
- Consultant or subcontractor travel expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation costs
- Work completed by internal staff
- Previously completed assessments
- Project management fees as eligible project costs
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility first
- Eligible applications are assessed against program criteria
- The RCIA may request additional information during review
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision within 40 business days
- Approved applicants must sign a project agreement within 30 business days
Additional information
- Applicants must be CFIN members, and membership is free.
- Only one assessment is funded per company or business entity.
- The selected service provider must be independent and have no conflict of interest.
- The program is not stackable with other funding programs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only). 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 Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)?
This program provides up to 70% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $25,000 per applicant. It supports Atlantic food and beverage manufacturers seeking third-party assessments and action plans for food waste, energy use, packaging, or carbon footprint reduction.
How much funding can be received?
Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 6, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only) program?
To be eligible for the Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only) program, you must:
Food or beverage manufacturer
At least 2 years in operation
Located in Atlantic Canada
What expenses are eligible under Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)?
Third-party assessment of food waste, packaging, energy use, or carbon footprint
Development of action plans for greener or more sustainable operations
Operational analysis and sustainability strategy development
Who can I contact for more information about the Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)?
You can contact Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) by email at innovation@cfin-rcia.ca or by phone at 1.888.773.8247.
Where is the Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only) available?
The Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only) program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.