How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $25000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)

Q: What are Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)'s eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a member of the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN), with membership being free of charge. The applicant must be a food or beverage manufacturer with at least two years of operations. The applicant must be located in one of the Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador, and the project must be conducted in a facility located in one of these provinces.

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Sustainable food practices support for Atlantic Canada businesses

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Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)

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The RCIA's program, "Unraveling: Sustainable Practices in the Food Sector," offers up to 70% funding, with a maximum of $25,000 per applicant, to support food and beverage manufacturers in evaluating and implementing strategies for reducing their carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability in operations, such as waste management, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly packaging. Eligible activities include engaging a third-party consultant to conduct assessments and develop action plans in specific sustainable practices areas.

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This grant offers comprehensive financing modalities designed to support food and beverage manufacturers in Atlantic Canada with their sustainable practices initiatives. It includes detailed funding conditions and reimbursement processes to ensure efficient resource allocation.

Co-financing of up to 70% of eligible project costs, with a non-repayable contribution limit of $25,000 per applicant.
The funding is reimbursed to approved applicants for a portion of their reasonable and eligible project expenses.
Eligible costs include consultant or subcontractor fees, as well as their travel expenses.
The RCIA requires a non-refundable project management fee equivalent to 5% of the RCIA eligible financed costs, payable before the first fund disbursement according to the project agreement.
Funding cannot be combined with other government programs.
The decision regarding the final payment is based on the submission of the final report to the RCIA and its approval.

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The Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation grant supports sustainable initiatives within the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Eligible projects focus on conducting third-party evaluations and implementing sustainable practices to enhance operational sustainability.

Conducting evaluations to reduce food waste by targeting ingredient waste or waste from production processes.
Assessing and improving the use of non-recyclable plastics in packaging operations or products.
Improving energy efficiency in facilities by evaluating high-energy-consuming equipment like boilers, condensers, ovens, burners, and refrigeration units.
Performing assessments of greenhouse gas emissions or carbon footprint to identify major reduction opportunities.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and project criteria.

The applicant must be a member of the RCIA (membership is free).
The applicant must be a food or beverage manufacturer with at least two years of operation.
The applicant must be located in one of the Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador, and the project must occur at a facility within one of these provinces.
The applicant must be ready to engage an external provider to develop and implement a strategy related to waste reduction, energy efficiency, sustainable packaging, or another eligible greening activity and provide a quote from a selected vendor.
The applicant must be able to complete all program activities by December 31, 2024.

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This grant specifically targets manufacturers of food or beverage products located in the Atlantic provinces who are seeking to improve the sustainability of their operations.

Applicants must be members of the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN), which is free to join.
They should be established manufacturers with at least two years of operational history.
Eligible applicants must operate within New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador, and the proposed project must take place in one of these provinces.
Applicants must be ready to engage with an external provider to implement sustainability strategies and provide a quote from a selected vendor.
All proposed program activities must be completed by December 31, 2024.

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This grant does not specify the types of companies or industries that are not eligible based on status or main activity. All exclusions are based on non-compliance with the eligibility criteria outlined in the program guide.

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The grant covers expenses related to consultancy and subcontractor fees necessary for sustainable and ecological evaluations and implementations within eligible projects.

Consultant or subcontractor fees related to the project.
Travel expenses incurred by consultants or subcontractors.

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This grant is accessible exclusively for companies located in the Atlantic provinces of Canada. Companies situated in these regions are eligible to apply as part of the initiative by the Canadian Food Innovation Network.

New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.

The applicant has identified a specific area of focus for their evaluation and provided a justification for their work in this area. (10 points)
The consultant’s proposal covers all required activities: conducting an operational evaluation and establishing a baseline, creating an action plan, including cost calculations and return on investment, and delivering a final report. (10 points)
The selected consultant has previous performance and qualifications in food waste, packaging, or energy efficiency, as applicable. (10 points)
The applicant has described the work they have done so far related to sustainable operations. (10 points)

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Members can benefit from the interactive online platform YODLMC for networking and resources.
The program requires a final copy of the evaluation report and successful implementation verification for payment.
The funding covers third-party evaluations, not internal evaluations by company staff.
Applicants will be informed of the decision within 40 working days after the application deadline.
Projects are expected to start within 2 months of approval and complete evaluations within 4 months (120 days).
Applicants must submit financial statements for the past two years with their applications.
A non-refundable project management fee of 5% of eligible costs will be charged.
Projects must be completed no later than December 31, 2024.
The program is not cumulative with other government funding programs.
The RCIA reserves the right to require additional information to support the application review process.