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Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative
Funding for meat processing capacity upgrades
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- Funding available
- $ 150,000
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This initiative supported Ontario meat processors with cost-share funding for equipment upgrades. It funded projects that improve processing capacity, productivity, and efficiency, including handling, processing, cooling, waste management, training, and installation costs.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $150,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 60%
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2025
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Meat processors
- Free-standing meat plants
- Abattoirs
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without a valid meat plant operator license
- Businesses without a valid Premises ID number for project sites
- Applicants not operating a meat processing business
Eligible expenses
- Meat handling and processing equipment upgrades
- Cooler and freezer capacity equipment
- Waste management equipment and structures
- Professional services, training, and installation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation costs
- Costs before July 26, 2023 or after March 1, 2024
- Ordinary operating expenses and business startup costs
- Equipment leasing, vehicles, and multi-use items
- Alcohol, hospitality, gifts, travel, meals, and hotel costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Activities funded
- Equipment upgrades to improve meat processing capacity
- Efficiency and productivity improvements in meat processing facilities
- Short-term investments in handling, processing, and related technologies
How to apply
- Step 1: Read the guidelines
- Review the initiative requirements and eligible costs.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Download and fill out the Ministry-approved form.
- Prepare quotes for proposed eligible costs.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the completed application and quotes to SustainableCAP1@ontario.ca.
Documents Needed
- Completed Ministry-approved application form
- Quotes for proposed eligible costs
- Paid invoices
- Proof of payment
Selection criteria
- Eligible activities
- Eligible costs
- Applications were reviewed in order received
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed in order of receipt
- Only complete applications were reviewed
- Successful applicants received an approval letter by email
- Claims were reviewed against eligible costs and supporting documents
- Payment was issued after equipment installation and verification
Additional information
- The initiative is fully subscribed and no longer accepting applications.
- Applicants could apply more than once, with separate projects required.
- Any funding from other sources had to keep total support within 100% of eligible costs.
- Successful applicants received an approval letter by email.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative Program
What is the Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative?
This initiative supported Ontario meat processors with cost-share funding for equipment upgrades. It funded projects that improve processing capacity, productivity, and efficiency, including handling, processing, cooling, waste management, training, and installation costs.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative Funds up to 60.000004% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative program, you must:
Meat processor with valid operator license
Ontario project location with Premises ID
Completed Ministry application form
What expenses are eligible under Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative?
Meat handling and processing equipment upgrades
Cooler and freezer capacity equipment
Waste management equipment and structures
Professional services, training, and installation
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at SustainableCAP1@ontario.ca.
Where is the Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative available?
The Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario — Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative is a Grant and Funding