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Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Funding for innovative northern Ontario agri-food projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 6, 2023
- Closing date : January 12, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $10,000 at 50% cost-share for individual applicants, or up to $25,000 for collaborations of three or more. It supports northern Ontario agri-food projects that create new products, improve productivity, or reduce environmental impact through innovation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 6, 2023
- Closing date : January 12, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new primary or processed food products.
- Productivity improvements through innovative processes or technologies.
- Clean growth projects that reduce environmental impact while improving business performance.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Draft submission for review, if available
- Business registration paperwork
- Project budget
- Quotes and any collaboration agreement, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agriculture producers
- Food producers
- Agri-food businesses
Eligible expenses
- Equipment purchases
- Materials purchases
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Ontario
- Algoma/Manitoulin
- Sudbury/Nipissing/Temiskaming/Cochrane/Parry Sound/Muskoka
- Northwest Ontario, including Thunder Bay, Kenora, and Rainy River
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee using a peer-review process.
- Applicants may receive requests for additional information before a final decision.
- Successful applicants are notified after panel review and FedNor approval.
- Approved recipients must sign an agreement with SSMIC before funding is finalized.
- Rejected applicants are notified and may resubmit in a future intake.
Additional information
- Intake 2 is now closed.
- Applicants may join the mailing list for future intake updates.
- Recipients must use SNAPP and FedNor acknowledgement materials in project communications.
- Reviewer reports and application comments may be available upon request after the intake period.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products. 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 New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products?
This program offers up to $10,000 at 50% cost-share for individual applicants, or up to $25,000 for collaborations of three or more. It supports northern Ontario agri-food projects that create new products, improve productivity, or reduce environmental impact through innovation.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 12, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products program, you must:
Northern Ontario agriculture or food business
Innovation-based project
Equipment or materials purchase
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products?
Creation of new primary or processed food products.
Productivity improvements through innovative processes or technologies.
Clean growth projects that reduce environmental impact while improving business performance.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products?
You can contact Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) by email at snapp@rainalgoma.ca or by phone at (705)942-7927 ext. 3135.
Where is the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products available?
The Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products program is available the province of Ontario.