Kosher and Halal Investment Program

• Detailed Project Budget
• Kosher and/or halal forecasting template
• Organization's Certificate or Articles of Incorporation
• Financial Statements
• Organization's federal Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) licence to conduct meat slaughter for the facility targeted for the project
• Organization's kosher and/or halal certification for the facility targeted for the project, or documentation demonstrating the facility's readiness to conduct kosher and/or halal slaughter
• Any permits required to complete this project, if applicable
• A copy of the certified project engineering plans and/or implementation plans, if applicable
• Capital Asset Pre-approval, if applicable
• Travel Pre-approval, if applicable

Who is eligible?

• Federally licensed for-profit organizations incorporated in Canada
• Companies actively engaging in red meat slaughter processing and production for kosher and/or halal
• Organizations with demonstrable plans to enter the kosher and/or halal red meat processing industry

Eligible expenses

• Acquire expertise for efficiency and productivity evaluations.
• Purchase, delivery, installation and implementation of equipment including cattle-handling equipment, stunning apparatus, slaughtering devices and lines such as conveyors, elevators, and winches, meat dismembering lines and processing such as deboning, scales, cutting tools, and blades.
• Purchase, delivery, installation and implementation of improvement technologies including consciousness assessment tools and production line improvements.
• Purchase and/or upgrade equipment and storage systems such as cooler upgrades and building expansions/modifications.
• Administrative costs calculated at a 10% flat rate.
• Salaries and benefits paid to or on behalf of staff to execute activities outlined in the project work plan.
• Professional or specialized services such as consultant or expert services, translation services, and project management related to implementation.
• Travel costs directly related to the project, including per diems and transportation.
• Capital expenditures for tangible assets required for the project, including equipment, electronic equipment, specialized software, and prototypes.
• Other direct project costs such as shipping, translation, and knowledge transfer associated costs.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• In-kind contributions.
• Costs incurred before AAFC approval or the project start date may not be reimbursed by AAFC.
• Costs incurred before the application is deemed complete or after the project completion date are ineligible for reimbursement and are not considered part of the cost-share.
• Administrative costs do not include individual capital expenditures over $100,000.
• Salaries and benefits do not include incentive amounts such as performance pay, discretionary employee benefits, or severances.
• Travel does not include airfare upgrades.
• Capital expenditures over $100,000 are not eligible for administrative costs.
• Other direct project costs do not include the normal costs of establishing a commercial operation or costs that are part of normal business practice.

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec-based organizations are subject to the M-30 Act.

• How well the project meets the program objectives.
• How well the project responds to the program priorities.
• How well the project benefits the Canadian kosher and/or halal red meat sector, including increased revenues or decreased operating costs.
• The likelihood that the planned results will be achieved within the timeline and project budget, considering project risks.
• The applicant's proven technical, financial, and managerial capacity to complete the proposed project.

• Access your program information online.
• Click the Grants and contributions button.
• Choose a secure sign-in method and sign in.
• Choose Kosher and Halal Investment Program from the list of programs.
• Complete the application online, download the required forms, and upload the completed forms and required documents.
• Complete all application details and submit your completed application.

• After submission, an acknowledgement notice will be sent to you.
• You should not consider the application submitted until you receive the acknowledgement notice.
• The application will be assessed, and you may be contacted for additional information.
• You will receive an approval or rejection notification letter after the assessment process is complete.
• If approved, a program representative will work with you to enter into a contribution agreement.
• If approved, you must complete progress reports, performance reports, financial reports, and any other reports requested.

• The intake period is open until September 1, 2026, but may close sooner if funding is fully allocated.
• All projects must be completed by March 31, 2027.
• The maximum Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) contribution for a project will typically not exceed $2 million.
• Cost-sharing requires that your portion must be a minimum of 50% and must be a cash contribution; in-kind contributions are ineligible.
• Total government funding, including from all levels of government, cannot exceed 85% of total project funding.
• Administrative costs will be calculated automatically at a flat rate of 10% and will be subject to the cost-sharing ratio.
• Project expenses must fall within program cost categories, respect program limitations, and be included in the accepted project budget.
• Reports required during and after the project include progress, performance, and financial reports.
• For Quebec-based organizations, compliance with the M-30 Act is required, involving confirmation from the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation.
• Intellectual property developed through the project will be owned by the recipient or a third party as negotiated.
• Eligible capital expenditures and travel costs must be pre-approved by AAFC.
• Projects must align with program objectives and priorities outlined in the application process.