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Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support
Funding for food safety and traceability improvements
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 6, 2024
- Closing date : January 23, 2025
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Provides financial assistance of up to $30,000 for food safety and traceability improvements. Supports the implementation of food safety programs, training, validation and verification, and traceability equipment or software.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 6, 2024
- Closing date : January 23, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Public administration
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementing or improving food safety programs
- Food safety training and verification activities
- Improving traceability systems and equipment
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information Form
- Application Worksheet or Rebate Worksheet
- Invoices
- Proof of payment
- Valid permit or licence, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agri-food processors
- Agri-product processors
- Food warehouses and distributors
- Indigenous governments, individuals, businesses, communities, and organizations
- Primary producers for traceability only
Who is not eligible
- Businesses where a provincial government employee is the majority shareholder
Eligible expenses
- Food safety program development and implementation costs
- Food safety training, audits, testing, software, validation, and related equipment
- Traceability software, consultant fees, training, and setup costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses without proof of payment
- GST and other refundable taxes
- Travel tied to training events
- In-kind contributions, operating costs, land, buildings, maintenance, packaging, and consumables
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Manitoba Agriculture for eligibility and completeness.
- Only eligible expenses supported by invoices and proof of payment are considered.
- Applicants are notified whether all, part, or none of the project is approved.
- Payment is made only after the project meets program requirements and the funding agreement conditions.
Additional information
- The intake is currently closed.
- Applicants must use the Manitoba Agriculture forms and email submission process.
- Projects must be completed within 18 months.
- Incomplete applications are returned without review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support. 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 Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support?
Provides financial assistance of up to $30,000 for food safety and traceability improvements. Supports the implementation of food safety programs, training, validation and verification, and traceability equipment or software.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 23, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support program, you must:
Eligible agri-food or agri-product businesses
Wholesale sales focus
Valid food safety permit or licence
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support?
Implementing or improving food safety programs
Food safety training and verification activities
Improving traceability systems and equipment
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support?
You can contact Manitoba Housing (MHRC) by email at agriculture@gov.mb.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support available?
The Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support program is available the province of Manitoba.