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Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)
Supports clean technology adoption and operational sustainability improvements
Offered by Official source: bioenterprise.ca
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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- Funding available
- $ 40,000 - $ 100,000
- Up to 60% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $100,000
- Minimum funding
- $40,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 60%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- $ 200,000 minimum revenue
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business, Non-profit
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Eligibility
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
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).
How to apply
- Step 1: Access application toolkit
- Use the Application Toolkit to find the Application Workbook and Budget Workbook templates.
- Reference the SGAP Program Guide while completing the application.
- Step 2: Prepare application documents
- Complete the Application Workbook template.
- Complete the Budget Workbook template.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit completed documents using the SGAP Intake Form.
- Ensure the application is received by the submission deadline.
Documents Needed
- Completed Application Workbook (template)
- Completed Budget Workbook (template)
- Statement of Work (SOW) from the Sustainability Project Partner
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
What is the Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)?
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.
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.
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
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)?
Advisory services
Operational assessments
Equipment acquisition
Employee labour
Other costs directly related to the project
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).
Where is the Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) available?
The Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) program is available the province of Ontario.
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