Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP) SK Canada

Saskatchewan Product Development Program (PDP)

SK, Canada
The Product Development Program (PDP) empowers agriculture value-addition in Saskatchewan through strategic financial assistance.

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  • grant_single|openingDateJuly 09, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
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  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
  • Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre
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The Product Development Program (PDP) aims to foster growth and innovation in Saskatchewan's agriculture and food processing sector by providing financial assistance for strategic initiatives. It supports activities like technical service costs, product development, test processing, and the assessment and development of process and manufacturing technologies, requiring 50% of eligible expenses to be funded up to a maximum of $10,000 CAD. Eligible applicants are for-profit organizations using Canadian-grown agricultural products within Saskatchewan.

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This grant is specifically available to companies located in province of Saskatchewan, aligning with the program goal of boosting local agricultural development.
  • Companies with operations in the Province of Saskatchewan.
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$5,000

Testing and developing new granola bar varieties using Saskatchewan-grown sunflower seeds

$5,000

Developing a sustainable packaging solution for organic oat milk using locally-grown oats

$5,000

Developing gluten-free pasta using Saskatchewan-grown chickpeas and testing processing methods

$5,000

Creating a ready-to-eat quinoa product and testing its market acceptance

$5,000

Developing and testing a plant-based protein powder using Saskatchewan-grown peas

$5,000

Assessing and developing process technology for cold-pressed canola oil production

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
  • Applicants must be agriculture value-added processors.
  • The applicant's operations and tax payments must be within the Province of Saskatchewan.
  • The proposal/product must demonstrate substantial use of Canadian-grown agricultural products.
  • The applicant must be a for-profit organization.
  • Processors must use an identifiable portion of inputs originating from primary agricultural commodities grown or raised in Canada.

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We welcome applications from agriculture value-added processors who meet the following criteria:- Processors must use an identifiable portion of inputs originating from primary agricultural commodities grown or raised in Canada.- The applicant’s operations and tax payments must be within the Province of Saskatchewan.- The proposal/product must demonstrate substantial use of Canadian-grown agricultural products.- Applicants must be for-profit organizations.

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This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions focus on ensuring alignment with the objectives of agriculture value-adding and regional impact in Saskatchewan.
  • Companies that do not operate within the Province of Saskatchewan.
  • Businesses that are not for-profit organizations.
  • Organizations whose operations and tax payments are not based in Saskatchewan.
  • Companies whose primary inputs do not originate from Canadian-grown agricultural commodities.
  • Projects or organizations already receiving funding from certain other government sources, specifically Government of Saskatchewan sources or the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agri-Marketing program.

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The grant supports various eligible activities focused on enhancing value-added processing and product development in the agriculture sector. Projects must take place at a third-party facility or involve a contracted service provider.
  • Technical service costs associated with value-added processing.
  • Costs related to product development and demonstration.
  • Test processing costs to assess product viability.
  • Costs for assessing and developing process and manufacturing technology.
  • Specification development costs for new or enhanced products.

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Eligible expenses for the Product Development Program include costs directly related to product development and technical services.
  • Technical service costs.
  • Product development and demo costs.
  • Test processing costs.
  • Assessment and development of process & manufacturing technology costs.
  • Specification development costs.

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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
  • Step 1: Initial Contact and Information Entry
    • Enter your contact and organization information in the online form provided by the PDP program page.
    • Submit this information to prompt contact from the PDP Program Coordinator.
  • Step 2: Receive and Complete Application Form
    • Wait for the PDP Program Coordinator to contact you with the official application form.
    • Fill out the application form thoroughly, ensuring all required fields and details about your project are included.
  • Step 3: Compile Necessary Documentation
    • Gather supporting documents that align with your project proposal.
    • Ensure all documentation supports eligibility criteria and project requirements.
  • Step 4: Application Submission
    • Submit the completed application form and all necessary documents as per the instructions provided by the PDP Program Coordinator.
    • Ensure submission aligns with the first come, first served processing basis.
  • Step 5: Confirmation of Receipt
    • Await confirmation from the PDP Program Coordinator acknowledging receipt of your application.
    • Keep the confirmation for your records.

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The grant offers financial assistance to develop new value-added products, processes, and reduce by-product waste in Saskatchewan's agricultural sector.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
  • Approved applicants may be reimbursed up to 50 per cent of eligible project expenses.
  • The maximum reimbursement amount is $10,000 CAD.
  • Funding is provided in a lump sum at the end of the funding agreement.
  • Completion of all project activities and approval of the financial report is required for reimbursement.
  • Stacking with other federal or provincially funded initiatives is not permitted.
  • The program is funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership and administered by the Food Centre.
  • Emily Nickel is the PDP Program Coordinator for queries.

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