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Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support
Funding for food safety and traceability improvements
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 30,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $30,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 60%
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Manitoba
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
Activities funded
- Implementing or improving food safety programs
- Food safety training and verification activities
- Improving traceability systems and equipment
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain forms
- Download the Applicant Information Form and Application Worksheet or Rebate Worksheet from the Manitoba Agriculture website.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the required forms and gather invoices and proof of payment.
- Have the authorized representative sign the documents.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the completed forms and supporting documents to agriculture@gov.mb.ca.
- Submit by the program deadline.
Documents Needed
- Applicant Information Form
- Application Worksheet or Rebate Worksheet
- Invoices
- Proof of payment
- Valid permit or licence, where applicable
Selection criteria
- Applicant eligibility
- Completeness of the application form
- Invoices and proof of payment provided
- Valid permit or licence submitted
- Improvement of in-plant food safety and traceability
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support Program
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.
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?
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
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.
Where is the Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support available?
The Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainable CAP — Food Safety Implementation Support is a Grant and Funding