Dairy Direct Payment Program
Canada
Payments to support dairy producers
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateNovember 08, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateMarch 31, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
- Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
- Government of Canada
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grant_card_status|closed
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Register annually to receive payments if you have a valid dairy quota license registered with a provincial milk marketing board or agency. Payments are based on your farm’s quota relative to the provincial quota holdings, with no maximum amount.
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grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$112,500
Vancouver
Implement sustainable dairy farming practices to reduce environmental impact
$150,000
Calgary
Expand barn facilities to accommodate growing herd sizes
$90,000
Toronto
Purchase new milking equipment to enhance dairy production efficiency
$135,000
Winnipeg
Upgrade dairy processing facilities to meet new health regulations
$97,500
Ottawa
Install solar panels to power dairy farm operations and reduce energy costs
$75,000
Montreal
Develop an educational outreach program for sustainable dairy farming
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility criteria for the Dairy Direct Payment Program:
- Dairy producers must be supply-managed cow’s milk producers.
- Producers must register every year to receive a payment.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible dairy producers can apply for the Dairy Direct Payment Program to receive financial support based on their milk quota. The program aims to assist supply-managed cow’s milk producers impacted by recent international trade agreements.
- Supply-managed cow’s milk producers
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Based on the grant context, there is no mention of specific types of companies that are not eligible for the Dairy Direct Payment Program grant.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
- Direct payments to eligible supply-managed cow’s milk producers
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
There are specific geographic areas eligible for this grant:
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Prince Edward Island
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Quebec
- Ontario
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
- Alberta
- British Columbia
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Dairy producers must be supply-managed cow’s milk producers.
- Registrations must be signed and received by March 31, 2024, to receive a payment.
- Eligible producers must register every year of the program to receive a payment.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria mentioned in the grant details
- Step 2: Complete the registration form accurately
- Step 3: Submit the registration form before the specified deadline
Apply to this program
Grant Summary:
This grant is the Dairy Direct Payment Program designed to support dairy producers affected by recent international trade agreements. It offers direct payments to eligible supply-managed cow's milk producers based on their milk quota.
Grant Details:
The Dairy Direct Payment Program aims to assist dairy producers impacted by trade agreements like CUSMA. Eligible producers can receive direct payments based on their milk quota, with $1.2 billion allocated over 6 years. The program provides financial support to dairy producers to help mitigate market access challenges.
For the 2023-24 intake period, a total of $300 million is available, with subsequent yearly allocations. To qualify, producers must register each year to receive payments. The program is administered by the Canadian Dairy Commission, working in collaboration with provincial milk marketing boards to ensure accurate distribution of funds.
This grant aims to provide stability and support to the dairy industry in Canada, helping producers navigate the changing landscape of international trade agreements. By offering direct payments based on milk quotas, the program addresses the specific needs of dairy producers affected by market access commitments.
Overall, the Dairy Direct Payment Program serves as a vital resource for dairy producers facing challenges due to evolving trade dynamics. The financial assistance provided through this grant aims to bolster the resilience of dairy operations and contribute to the sustainability of the Canadian dairy sector.
