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Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund
Supports dairy processors expanding milk capacity
Offered by
Funding available
$ 75,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund provides non-repayable contributions to Canadian for-profit dairy processors to help the industry better manage the structural surplus of non-fat solids in Canada. Eligible projects involve cow’s milk and may cover equipment removal, new production lines, facility renovations, training, and new plant construction.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Optimize production processes
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of new facilities that increase non-fat solids processing capacity by at least 50 million litres of skim milk per year across the organization in Canada.
- Replacement of existing equipment or expansion of an existing facility that increases non-fat solids processing capacity by at least 25% and 30 million litres of skim milk per year across the organization in Canada.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations.
- Corporations, cooperatives, and partnerships.
- Canadian manufacturers of dairy products that process milk.
Eligible expenses
- Dismantling and removal of existing equipment.
- Purchase, shipping, installation, and commissioning of new equipment, software, and production lines.
- Installation or expansion of milk reception and storage areas.
- Renovation of existing facilities linked to the installation and operation of eligible equipment, and construction of a new facility.
- Required training for use of eligible equipment and translation of training material for the new equipment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land purchases.
- Research and development activities.
Selection criteria
- Project relevance.
- Project readiness.
- Alignment with the program’s priorities.
How to apply
- Use the two-step application process.
- Submit the project summary form by 3 November 2023.
- If invited, submit a full application.
Processing and Agreement
- A project summary form is reviewed to determine eligibility, relevance, and readiness.
- Proposals that meet the program’s priorities and eligibility criteria may be invited to submit a full application.
Additional information
- The fund is administered by the Canadian Dairy Commission on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund Program
What is the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund?
The Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund provides non-repayable contributions to Canadian for-profit dairy processors to help the industry better manage the structural surplus of non-fat solids in Canada. Eligible projects involve cow’s milk and may cover equipment removal, new production lines, facility renovations, training, and new plant construction.
How much funding can be received?
Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund program?
To be eligible for the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund program, you must:
For-profit organizations are eligible.
Eligible applicants include corporations, cooperatives, and partnerships.
The applicant must be a Canadian dairy manufacturer that processes milk.
What expenses are eligible under Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund?
Construction of new facilities that increase non-fat solids processing capacity by at least 50 million litres of skim milk per year across the organization in Canada.
Replacement of existing equipment or expansion of an existing facility that increases non-fat solids processing capacity by at least 25% and 30 million litres of skim milk per year across the organization in Canada.
Where is the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund available?
The Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund?
Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund is funded by Government of Canada