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Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)
Canada
Larger milk quota to produce innovative dairy products
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateJuly 23, 2015
- grant_single|closingDateJuly 9, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Canada
- Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Benefit from continued access to the milk you need to produce innovative dairy products without affecting your existing provincial milk supply allotment.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
This grant offers flexible financing modalities tailored to the needs of recipients while ensuring optimal resource utilization. The modalities vary based on the project type and targeted objectives.
- Allocation credits provided to each province based on end-use butterfat without conversion into quotas.
- Provinces have the flexibility to share their allocation credits within the pool.
grant_single_labels|projects
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 120,000
Creating protein-rich dairy snacks targeting athletes
$ 80,000
Developing a new line of lactose-free dairy beverages
$ 130,000
Launching a probiotic dairy drink product line
$ 125,000
Establishing a sustainable dairy farm to produce eco-friendly milk products
$ 95,000
Introducing a new yogurt line using innovative fermentation techniques
$ 120,000
Developing a line of cheese alternatives using dairy technology
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for the Dairy Innovation Program requires applicants to meet specific criteria related to their operations and proposed projects.
- Applicants must be dairy processors looking to produce innovative dairy products.
- The production must facilitate increased demand for milk without affecting existing provincial milk plant supply allocations.
- Applicants must utilize the milk supplied under the program for new contracts as per the provided allocation credits.
- Processing plants involved must comply with all relevant provincial and federal regulations regarding dairy production.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible applicants for the Dairy Innovation Program include Canadian dairy processors that require milk to produce innovative dairy products. These processors must not affect their existing provincial milk plant supply allocation.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. Eligibility is limited to dairy processors in Canada.
- Dairy processors outside of Canada
- Companies not involved in dairy processing
- Individuals or non-corporate entities
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant may include costs related to research and development, innovation, and production of dairy products. Examples of eligible expenses could be equipment purchases, ingredient costs, and marketing expenses.
- Research and development
- Innovation costs
- Production expenses
- Equipment purchases
- Ingredient costs
- Marketing expenses
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is administered by the Canadian Dairy Commission and is applicable to areas within Canada where dairy processors operate. However, no specific geographical restrictions are defined in the provided text.
- All provinces supplying milk under the DIP contracts in Canada.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria for the Dairy Innovation Program include:
- Ability to increase the utilization of the allocated milk
- Demonstrated commitment to producing innovative dairy products
- Potential for market success and increased demand for milk
- Compliance with program regulations and guidelines
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Preliminary Registration
- Research the full eligibility criteria and required documents for the Dairy Innovation Program.
- Register interest with the Canadian Dairy Commission or respective provincial body.
- Step 2: Prepare Application
- Gather necessary documentation, including business registration for the dairy processing facility.
- Prepare a proposal outline, including innovative product details and projected milk usage.
- Step 3: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the Dairy Innovation Program application form, ensuring all sections are completed accurately.
- Attach supporting documents as required by the application guidelines.
- Step 4: Review and Finalize
- Review the application thoroughly to ensure all information and attachments are correct.
- Seek a peer review if possible for additional feedback.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application form along with all required documents to the designated email or postal address provided by the CDC.
- Ensure submission is before the application deadline.
- Step 6: Confirmation of Receipt
- Receive confirmation from the CDC upon successful submission of the application.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for applicants of this grant:
- The Dairy Innovation Program was specifically revised in 2015 to include butter and butter oil, expanding the scope for innovative product development.
- An allocation credit system is in place, allowing for provincial sharing of credits within the pool, promoting collaboration across provinces.
