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Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)
Support for sustainable food manufacturing improvements
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
September 6, 2024
Opened February 26, 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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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Additional supporting documents, if needed
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Identified focus area and clear justification (10 points)
- Consultant proposal covers all required activities and deliverables (10 points)
- Selected consultant has relevant experience and qualifications (10 points)
- Applicant has described prior work on sustainable operations (10 points)
How to apply
- Step 1: Join CFIN and create an account
- Register for free CFIN membership
- Access the online application portal
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Gather the supplier proposal and required financial documents
- Complete the project and applicant information in the portal
- Step 3: Submit online
- Upload the application and supporting documents through the portal
- Submit before funds are fully allocated
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- Receive confirmation by email after submission
- Wait for the funding decision and follow any next-step instructions
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
- CFIN membership is free.
- Only one assessment is funded per company.
- The service provider must be independent.
- 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
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.