How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2024-07-09T14:59:06Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)?

Dairy Innovation Program (DIP) is funded by Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)

What are Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)'s eligibility criterias?

The product must be wholly or essentially made with milk and cannot contain imported dairy ingredients. The applicant must be a licensed processor or have submitted a licensing application to federal (for national application) or provincial authorities (for provincial application) before approval. The introduction of the product must lead to an increase in the net demand for Canadian milk.

Dairy Innovation Program (DIP)

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Canada

Larger milk quota to produce innovative dairy products

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grant_single|openingDate July 23, 2015
grant_single|closingDate July 9, 2024

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Other Support

Grant and Funding

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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

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Government of Canada
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)

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Benefit from continued access to the milk you need to produce innovative dairy products without affecting your existing provincial milk supply allotment.

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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.

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Production of innovative dairy products using milk to increase overall demand.
Development of butter and butter oil products that lead to an increase in net demand for Canadian milk through new end-use applications or innovative compositions.

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$ 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

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The product must be wholly or essentially made with milk and must not contain any imported dairy ingredients.
For dairy products excluding butter and butter oil, the product must have not been produced in Canada for a period of two years and must not entail characteristics like organic certification, omega fatty acids, or specific breed milk, among others listed.
The introduction of the product must lead to an increase in the net demand for Canadian milk and satisfy at least one innovative factor.
The applicant must demonstrate the product will be distributed in two or more provinces or across Canada (in the case of a national application), or one province (for a provincial application).
The applicant must be a licensed processor or have submitted a licensing application to the respective authorities.
For butter and butter oil, the application must be made on a national basis.
A market impact study must be submitted for butter or butter oil projects demonstrating unique features and expected market growth.
Projects must confirm the increase in milk demand through an independent concept test firm report.
Licensed processors can choose to apply either nationally or provincially, except for butter and butter oil which must be national.

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Dairy processors
Companies planning to introduce a dairy product that meets the innovation criteria, such as unique product composition or new end-use applications
Processors who will increase the net demand for Canadian milk by introducing innovative dairy products

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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Step 1: Preparation of ApplicationComplete a separate application form for each product being submitted under the Dairy Innovation Program (DIP).
Include relevant information such as anticipated sales volume, product composition, estimated market distribution, and milk requirements for the first three years.
Prepare a marketing plan outlining distribution networks and targeted market (provincial or national).
Verify the availability of similar products elsewhere in Canada.
If applying for a provincial DIP, ensure to have the provincial certification and license number or application for a license; for national DIP, ensure to have the federal certification and license number or application for a license.
Highlight the new or innovative factors introduced by the proposed product.
Step 2: Submission of ApplicationSend the completed application to the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) within the specified deadlines (March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, or December 31st).
Contact the Dairy Innovation Program via toll-free at 1-866-366-0676 or email cdc.innovation.ccl@cdc-ccl.gc.ca for submission.
Step 3: Application ReviewSubmitted applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee within two months following the application deadline.
Be prepared to present a sample of the product to the Selection Committee if required.

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Applications are accepted quarterly, with deadlines on March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st.
The Selection Committee's decision process includes three stages: initial review and clarification, product sample presentation, and final evaluation.
The Selection Committee ensures confidentiality, with product names and descriptions remaining confidential for 24 months post-contract.
Successful applicants must adhere to a confidentiality agreement, with details of milk deliveries and product specifics kept private.
Approved products must lead to increased demand for Canadian milk, verified by an independent report.
Projects showing no milk order for two years post-approval will be deemed abandoned.
Applicants may appeal rejections within 90 days, but no new information can be introduced during appeals.
On approval, a legal contract specifying milk supply terms is signed by the applicant, CDC, and provincial board.
The CDC offers secretariat support and guidance throughout the application and selection process.