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Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund
Support for Canadian dairy sector investments
Offered by
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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- Funding available
- $ 10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Supports Canadian dairy producers and processors affected by CETA. Up to $250 million was allocated for farm investments and $100 million for processing investments.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $10,000,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario, Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2019
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian dairy farms
- Canadian dairy processing companies
- Not-for-profit organizations involved in approved expertise projects
Eligible expenses
- New dairy farm equipment and related installation costs.
- External expertise, consulting, and advisory services.
- Training and knowledge transfer linked to the project.
- Construction, expansion, or modernization of dairy processing facilities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec
- Ontario
Activities funded
- DFIP: farm investments to improve dairy production efficiency and productivity.
- DPIF: capital investments in dairy processing equipment and infrastructure.
- DPIF: access to external expertise for processing improvements and product or process development.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the required application package.
- For Phase 2, complete the first step of the two-step process.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Submit by email or mail where applicable.
- For Phase 2, invited applicants submitted a detailed application after the first selection step.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- Applications were assessed and applicants received approval or rejection letters.
- Step 4: Funding agreement and delivery
- Sign the contribution agreement before project implementation.
- Proceed with project activities and submit claims as required.
Selection criteria
- Project alignment with program purpose.
- Project meets the applicable eligibility criteria.
- For DPIF, no geographical representation requirements were used in review.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed and approval or rejection letters were issued.
- Selected applicants signed contribution agreements before funding was issued.
- Financial claims were processed during project delivery.
- Project performance and financial data were collected for monitoring and reporting.
Additional information
- The program has ended.
- It was created to offset CETA-related market changes for the dairy sector.
- Some support was retroactive to November 10, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund Program
What is the Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund?
Supports Canadian dairy producers and processors affected by CETA. Up to $250 million was allocated for farm investments and $100 million for processing investments.
How much funding can be received?
Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund program?
To be eligible for the Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund program, you must:
Canadian dairy producers or processors
Eligible project required
Project improves productivity or efficiency
What expenses are eligible under Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund?
New dairy farm equipment and related installation costs.
External expertise, consulting, and advisory services.
Training and knowledge transfer linked to the project.
Construction, expansion, or modernization of dairy processing facilities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
Where is the Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund available?
The Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Evaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund is a Grant and Funding