Closed
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 220,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 19, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Support for Ontario small distilleries based on eligible spirit sales. The program can provide up to $220,000 per year for growth, competitiveness, and job creation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 220,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 19, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Growth and expansion of small distilleries
- Business investment to scale operations
- Activities that support competitiveness and job creation
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Proof of legal name and business status
- Sales volume information for eligibility
- Sales volume information for payment calculation
- Additional supporting documents requested by Agricorp
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small distilleries in Ontario
- Sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, or unincorporated associations
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that are not licensed distilleries
- Applicants with annual spirit sales above the program limits
- Businesses without the required authorizations
- Applicants with incomplete submissions
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Receive the application package
- Agricorp sends application forms to potentially eligible small distilleries.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Provide all required business and sales information.
- Sign the attestation confirming accuracy of the information.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the completed application to cidery.distillery@agricorp.com.
- Submit by June 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
- Step 4: Application review
- Agricorp reviews the submission to confirm eligibility.
Processing and Agreement
- Agricorp reviews the completed application for eligibility.
- Incomplete applications may be deemed ineligible.
- Applicants are notified through the application process after review.
- Recipients may be required to repay funds if found ineligible or non-compliant.
Additional information
- Agricorp may request supporting information to verify eligibility or payment amounts.
- Applicants should use the most recent program guidelines before applying.
- The program is discretionary and funding is not guaranteed.
- Recipients may be asked to complete a survey after the program year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Small Distillery Program Program
What is the Small Distillery Program?
Support for Ontario small distilleries based on eligible spirit sales. The program can provide up to $220,000 per year for growth, competitiveness, and job creation.
How much funding can be received?
Small Distillery Program Funds up to $220,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Small Distillery Program program?
To be eligible for the Small Distillery Program program, you must:
Legal business entity
Licensed small distillery
Valid required authorizations
What expenses are eligible under Small Distillery Program?
Growth and expansion of small distilleries
Business investment to scale operations
Activities that support competitiveness and job creation
Who can I contact for more information about the Small Distillery Program?
You can contact Agricorp by email at cidery.distillery@Agricorp.com or by phone at 1-888-247-4999.
Where is the Small Distillery Program available?
The Small Distillery Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Small Distillery Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Small Distillery Program is a Grant and Funding