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Food Security and Supply Chain Fund
Funding for Ontario agri-food supply chain resilience
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 28, 2022
- Closing date : August 30, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supported Ontario agri-food businesses and non-profit organizations with funding for supply chain resilience and infrastructure investments. It also included a project stream focused on helping employers attract and retain skilled workers in the agri-food sector.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 28, 2022
- Closing date : August 30, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Resiliency analysis to identify supply-chain gaps and weaknesses.
- Action planning for priority supply-chain issues.
- Infrastructure investments to expand capacity and strengthen supply chains.
- Projects to attract and retain skilled workers in the agri-food sector.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario agri-food businesses.
- Ontario agri-food non-profit organizations.
- Farms supplying Ontario food processors.
- Farms with on-site agri-food processing.
- Food processors sourcing significant inputs from Ontario farms.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible costs for resiliency analysis projects.
- Eligible costs for infrastructure and equipment investments.
- Eligible costs related to near-term production capacity improvements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were assessed on project merit and funding availability.
- Funding could be awarded at the requested level or at a reduced level.
- The program intake for both streams has closed.
Additional information
- The program is delivered by the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC).
- The intake for both streams has closed.
- The program is part of Ontario’s Grow Ontario Strategy.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Food Security and Supply Chain Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Food Security and Supply Chain Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Food Security and Supply Chain Fund?
This program supported Ontario agri-food businesses and non-profit organizations with funding for supply chain resilience and infrastructure investments. It also included a project stream focused on helping employers attract and retain skilled workers in the agri-food sector.
How much funding can be received?
Food Security and Supply Chain Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was August 30, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Food Security and Supply Chain Fund program?
To be eligible for the Food Security and Supply Chain Fund program, you must:
Ontario agri-food business or non-profit organization.
Project must match a program stream.
Ontario-based applicant.
What expenses are eligible under Food Security and Supply Chain Fund?
Resiliency analysis to identify supply-chain gaps and weaknesses.
Action planning for priority supply-chain issues.
Infrastructure investments to expand capacity and strengthen supply chains.
Projects to attract and retain skilled workers in the agri-food sector.
Who can I contact for more information about the Food Security and Supply Chain Fund?
You can contact Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) by email at info@adaptcouncil.org or by phone at 1-800-769-3272.
Where is the Food Security and Supply Chain Fund available?
The Food Security and Supply Chain Fund program is available the province of Ontario.