Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Support for agriculture and food producers
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
- 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 06, 2023
- Closing date : January 12, 2024
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Status
Closed
Overview
Get funding for your project that allows agriculture or food producers to create new primary or processed products while fostering innovation to create a competitive advantage.
Eligibility criteria
The SNAPP program provides funding for northern Ontario agriculture and food producers to create innovative products, enhance productivity, and reduce ecological impact. Eligible projects can focus on new product development, productivity enhancement, and clean growth in agri-food.
- Projects must be based in northern Ontario
- Applicants must be agriculture or food producers or businesses
- Funding is available for equipment and materials that lead to innovation, productivity improvement, or environmental benefits
- Projects may fall under new products, productivity enhancement, or clean growth categories
- Individual applicants can receive up to $10,000 with a 50% cost-share
- Collaborations of 3 or more can receive up to $25,000 with a 50% cost-share
Who is eligible
Northern Ontario agriculture and food producers and businesses are eligible for this grant program. The program supports projects that focus on creating innovative food or agricultural products, enhancing productivity, and reducing ecological impact.
- Agriculture and food producers in northern Ontario
- Businesses involved in agriculture and food production
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for the SNAPP Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program include equipment and materials that contribute to creating innovative food or agricultural products, enhancing productivity, improving efficiency, reducing ecological impact, or adopting clean technology. Examples of eligible expenses include:
- Processing equipment for value-added products
- Packaging equipment for expanding production lines
- Innovative pest management technologies
- Precision agriculture technologies
- LED lighting for hydroponic growing
- Irrigation or rainwater harvesting systems
- Minimal or no-till equipment
- Passive solar greenhouse systems
Eligible projects & activities
There are eligible projects for the SNAPP Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program:
- New Products Stream: Create innovative primary or processed products to increase competitiveness.
- Productivity Enhancement Stream: Implement technologies to improve efficiency.
- Clean Growth in Agri-Food: Adopt clean technology for better environmental performance.
Eligible geographic areas
The SNAPP Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program is specifically targeted towards agriculture and food producers and businesses in northern Ontario.
- Algoma/Manitoulin
- Sudbury/Nipissing/Temiskaming/Cochrane/Parry Sound/Muskoka
- Northwest – Thunder Bay/Kenora/Rainy River
Evaluation & selection criteria
The grant program has specific evaluation and selection criteria that applicants must meet to be considered for funding:
- Relevance of the project to the program objectives
- Ability of the project to create innovative products or enhance productivity
- Demonstrated environmental impact and sustainability benefits
- Evidence of collaboration for larger funding amounts
- Feasibility and potential for success of the proposed project
How to apply
- Review the SNAPP program guidelines and eligibility criteria.
- Identify the stream under which your project falls (New Products, Productivity Enhancement, or Clean Growth in Agri-Food).
- Contact the regional representative corresponding to your location to discuss project eligibility and seek clarification on any questions you may have.
- Prepare all necessary documentation and information required for the application.
- Submit your completed application form to the designated contact person within the specified deadline.
Additional information
Additional information
- Applicants should ensure that their projects align with the specific streams outlined in the program guidelines to maximize eligibility.
- Documentation and clear explanations of how the project will contribute to innovation, efficiency, or environmental impact are crucial for successful applications.
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