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Special Milk Class Permit Program

Access special pricing for Canadian dairy ingredients
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 1, 2023
Location
Canada

Overview

No maximum funding amount is specified; the program provides access to Special Milk Class pricing for Canadian dairy ingredients. It supports further processors in Canada that manufacture eligible finished food products, including certain bakery and confectionery products.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Access new markets
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 1, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Manufacturing of eligible finished food products using Canadian dairy ingredients
  • Manufacturing of qualifying confectionery products
  • Manufacturing of eligible bakery products using butter or butter oil

Documents Needed

  • Certificate of incorporation or business registration
  • Company Information Form (Section A)
  • Further Processed Product Application Form with recipes
  • Product labels and ingredient lists
  • Accounting, Credit Check & Attestation form, company questionnaire, and consent form

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian further processors
  • Registered Canadian food processing facilities
  • Bakeries making fresh bakery products only

Who is not eligible

  • Shared kitchens or community food processing centres
  • Cafes, restaurants, caterers, hotels, and grocery stores
  • Businesses that provide food directly to consumers

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase of Canadian dairy ingredients under Special Milk Class pricing

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Use or resale of purchased dairy ingredients for any other purpose
  • Fresh products with a shelf life under 30 days, except eligible bakery uses
  • Products that may displace existing dairy products in the marketplace

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Processing and Agreement

  • The CDC reviews the application and decides whether the product meets program requirements.
  • If approved, the CDC sends a Special Milk Class Permit Agreement.
  • The agreement must be signed by an authorized company officer and returned to the CDC.
  • After receipt, the CDC issues the permit.
  • Permits are not retroactive and become effective on the issue date.

Additional information

  • Applicants may need to register for MIRS, the online reporting system.
  • The permit is non-transferable and has no commercial value.
  • Special Milk Class prices are announced monthly on the CDC website.
  • Permits are issued only after the Agreement is signed and returned.

Documents and links

Special Milk Class Permit Program

Contacts

applications.demandes@cdc-ccl.gc.ca
1-866-366-0676

Frequently Asked Questions about the Special Milk Class Permit Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Special Milk Class Permit Program. 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 Special Milk Class Permit Program?

No maximum funding amount is specified; the program provides access to Special Milk Class pricing for Canadian dairy ingredients. It supports further processors in Canada that manufacture eligible finished food products, including certain bakery and confectionery products.

Who is eligible for the Special Milk Class Permit Program program?

To be eligible for the Special Milk Class Permit Program program, you must: Canadian registered food processor Finished food product using dairy For retail, food service, or restaurants

What expenses are eligible under Special Milk Class Permit Program?

Manufacturing of eligible finished food products using Canadian dairy ingredients Manufacturing of qualifying confectionery products Manufacturing of eligible bakery products using butter or butter oil

Who can I contact for more information about the Special Milk Class Permit Program?

You can contact Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) by email at applications.demandes@cdc-ccl.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-366-0676.

Where is the Special Milk Class Permit Program available?

The Special Milk Class Permit Program program is available across Canada.

Is the Special Milk Class Permit Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Special Milk Class Permit Program is a Other Support

Who are the financial supporters of the Special Milk Class Permit Program?

Special Milk Class Permit Program is funded by Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC), Government of Canada

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