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Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)

Q: How much funding can be received?

Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.

Q: Who is eligible for the Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) program?

To be eligible for the Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) program, you must: Incorporated in Canada and located in southern Ontario Food or agri-food technology sector Can provide 60% matching funds

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)?

You can contact Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev).

Q: Where is the Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) available?

The Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: February 17, 2026

ON, Canada

Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements

Grant and Funding

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Processing And Agreement

Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Reduce the ecological footprint

Develop strategic partnerships

Optimize production processes

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Minimum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit
For-profit business

Annual revenue

$ 200,000 minimum revenue

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Canadians
Startups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

Provides non-repayable matching contributions of up to $100,000 to support later-stage food and agri-food tech businesses in southern Ontario. Funding supports adopting proven clean technologies and/or carrying out sustainability enhancement activities to modernize operations and reduce carbon footprint.

Activities funded

Integrating proven clean technologies into operations (through an eligible Sustainability Project Partner).
Implementing sustainability enhancement activities to assess potential modifications to current operations (with an eligible Sustainability Project Partner).

Documents Needed

Completed Application Workbook (template)
Completed Budget Workbook (template)
Statement of Work (SOW) from the Sustainability Project Partner

Eligibility

Be a for-profit private sector enterprise or a not-for-profit corporation.
Operate in the food and agri-food technology sectors.
Be incorporated in Canada and located in southern Ontario.
Generate at least $200,000 in annual revenues (unless a not-for-profit).
Be able to provide a 60% match of project costs (up to $150,000).

Who is eligible?

For-profit food technology businesses
For-profit agri-food technology businesses
Not-for-profit corporations in food and agri-food technology

Who is not eligible

Applicants not incorporated in Canada
Organizations not located in southern Ontario
Businesses outside the food and agri-food technology sectors

Eligible expenses

Advisory services
Operational assessments
Equipment acquisition
Employee labour
Other costs directly related to the project

Eligible geographic areas

Southern Ontario

How to apply

Check applicant eligibility

Confirm you are a for-profit enterprise or not-for-profit corporation in the food and agri-food technology sectors
Ensure you are incorporated in Canada and located in southern Ontario
Verify you generate at least $200,000 in annual revenues (unless a not-for-profit)

Confirm project fit and budget

Confirm your project will integrate proven clean technologies and/or implement sustainability enhancement activities
Ensure funding request is between $40,000 and $100,000 in non-repayable matching contributions
Confirm you can procure a 60% match of total project costs, up to $150,000

Engage a project partner

Select an eligible Sustainability Project Partner that can provide a proven clean technology or consultation service
Obtain a Statement of Work (SOW) from the Sustainability Project Partner

Gather tools and program guide

Access the Application Toolkit and consult the SGAP Program Guide for full eligibility criteria
Download the Application Workbook, Budget Workbook Templates, and the SGAP Intake Form

Prepare the application documents

Complete the Application Workbook
Complete the Budget Workbook Templates
Reference the SGAP Program Guide while completing the application

Submit via the intake form

Submit the completed documents using the SGAP Intake Form
Apply during the intake period starting January 28, 2026
Ensure the application is received by March 18, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT

Follow submission method rules

Do not submit by email, mail, in-person, or facsimile (fax), as these will not be accepted

Await results and next steps

Wait for notification of awarded and declined applications in June 2026
Note that only successful applications will move toward negotiating a Contribution Agreement

Processing and Agreement

Applicants are notified of awarded and declined applications (expected June 2026).
Only successful applications proceed to negotiate a Contribution Agreement.

Additional information

Applications are accepted until March 18, 2026 (11:59 pm EDT).
Applicants are expected to work with an eligible Sustainability Project Partner that provides a Statement of Work (SOW).
Program intake opens January 28, 2026; notifications are expected in June 2026.
Program funding is supported by the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP). 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.