How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Kosher and Halal Investment Program?

Kosher and Halal Investment Program is funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

What are Kosher and Halal Investment Program's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a federally licensed for-profit organization incorporated in Canada, actively engaged in red meat slaughter processing and production for kosher and/or halal, or have demonstrable plans to enter this industry. The applicant must demonstrate or provide efficiency and/or productivity plans to increase kosher and/or halal production as validated by a credible industry expert or external resource. The applicant must be a legal entity capable of entering into a legally binding agreement.

Kosher and Halal Investment Program

Last Update: April 5, 2025

Canada

Improves efficiency in Canada's kosher and halal meat sector

Kosher and Halal Investment Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $2,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Grant Providers

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

Status

Open

Overview of the Kosher and Halal Investment Program program

The Kosher and Halal Investment Program offers up to $2 million in non-repayable funding to enhance efficiency and productivity in the Canadian red meat sector, focusing on kosher and halal production. Eligible activities include acquiring expertise for operational analysis and implementing cost-reducing technologies and equipment.

Eligible projects & activities

Hire a consultant or efficiency expert to conduct an efficiency/productivity analysis of slaughter establishment operations and recommend improvements for on-site kosher and/or halal production.
Invest in initiatives to reduce operating costs, such as adopting cost-reducing or productivity-enhancing technologies and equipment.
Acquire expertise for efficiency and productivity evaluations for kosher and/or halal production.
Purchase, deliver, install, and implement equipment necessary for kosher and/or halal slaughter, including cattle-handling equipment, stunning apparatus, slaughtering devices and lines, meat dismembering lines and processing tools.
Implement improvement technologies, such as consciousness assessment tools and production line advancements.
Purchase and/or upgrade equipment and storage systems, including cooler upgrades and building modifications.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 30,000

Develop an online platform for local artisans

$ 30,000

Implement a digital literacy program for seniors

$ 100,000

Create a supportive housing project for youth at risk

$ 40,000

Establish a renewable energy source for the community center

$ 20,000

Expand a community garden education program

$ 50,000

Launch a health and wellness mobile clinic

Eligibility criteria of the Kosher and Halal Investment Program program

The applicant must be a federally licensed, for-profit organization incorporated in Canada.
The organization must actively engage in red meat slaughter processing and production for kosher and/or halal or have demonstrable plans to enter this industry.
The organization must provide efficiency and/or productivity plans signed off by an industry expert, Professional Engineer, or credible external resource.
The organization must specify whether the facility is currently engaged in kosher and/or halal red meat production or has plans to begin such production.
The applicant must be a legal entity capable of entering into a legally binding agreement.

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 defined as the organization's expenses not directly related to undertaking the project activities (calculated at a 10% flat rate, subject to cost-sharing ratio).
Salaries and benefits directly related to executing activities outlined in the project work plan (excluding incentive payments and discretionary benefits).
Professional or specialized contracted services such as consultant/expert services and translation services.
Travel costs directly related to the project, including per diems and transportation.
Capital expenditures for tangible assets required for the project, with a per item or cumulative cost greater than $10,000.
Other direct project costs such as shipping, translation, and knowledge transfer associated costs.

Eligibility criteria of the Kosher and Halal Investment Program program

Alignment with the program's objectives and priorities.
Benefits to the Canadian kosher and/or halal red meat sector, including increased revenues or decreased operating costs.
Potential to increase processing and production in the Canadian kosher and/or halal red meat sector.
Likelihood of achieving planned results within the project timeline and budget.
Technical, financial, and managerial capacity to complete the proposed project.
Consideration of M-30 Act compliance for Quebec-based organizations.

How to apply to the Kosher and Halal Investment Program program

Check Eligibility Requirements

Review eligibility criteria for your organization
Ensure legal capacity to enter agreements
Identify if the facility engages in kosher or halal production

Prepare Application Documentation

Prepare project objectives and descriptions
Collect necessary documentation such as CFIA license and financial statements
Complete required forms and forecasts

Submit Application Through Portal

Access the program portal for application submission
Upload completed forms and required documents
Submit your completed application

Await Application Review and Results

Receive acknowledgement notice from AAFC
Track the status of your application online
Wait for approval or rejection notification letter

Additional information

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.

Contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

aafc.KHIP-PICH.aac@agr.gc.ca

1-877-246-4682

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