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Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 6, 2023
- Closing date : January 12, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 15,000 in 50% cost-share funding for northern Ontario agri-food businesses. It supports new products, productivity improvements, and clean growth projects that use equipment or materials to improve products, processes, or environmental performance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- 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
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new primary or processed agri-food products
- Productivity enhancement through innovative technologies or processes
- Clean growth projects that reduce environmental impact while improving productivity
- Value-added processing, packaging, and distribution expansion
Documents Needed
- Articles of incorporation or business registration document
- Business number, farm registration, or trade name registration
- Business plan with cash flow projections, for start-ups only
- Completed client intake form, after approval
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural producers
- Food and agri-food businesses
- Businesses involved in production or processing
- Collaboration groups of 3 or more independent entities
Eligible expenses
- Food or fibre processing equipment
- Greenhouses and related structures
- Packaging and labeling equipment
- Cold storage equipment
- Construction materials, delivery costs, and technology improvements
- Used equipment purchased for the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Equipment installation, maintenance, or repairs
- Rolling stock, leased equipment, and inventory
- Labour costs and ongoing operating costs
- Land or building purchases or leases
- Software, gifts, incentives, and HST
- Costs only needed to meet legal compliance requirements
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Ontario
- Algoma and Manitoulin
- Sudbury, Nipissing, Temiskaming, Cochrane, Parry Sound, and Muskoka
- Northwest Ontario, including Thunder Bay, Kenora, and Rainy River
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the SNAPP review committee.
- The program may request missing or incomplete information during review.
- Applicants are notified after the assessment is completed.
- Approved applicants must sign a contract before funding is released.
- Projects must be completed and a final results report submitted before final payment.
Additional information
- Applicants are encouraged to contact a regional representative before submitting.
- Only one application per intake is allowed.
- Projects approved under previous SNAPP programs may still apply, if earlier projects are completed and closed.
- All funded projects require proper SNAPP and FedNor acknowledgment on promotional materials.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement. 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 — Productivity Enhancement?
This program provides up to CAD 15,000 in 50% cost-share funding for northern Ontario agri-food businesses. It supports new products, productivity improvements, and clean growth projects that use equipment or materials to improve products, processes, or environmental performance.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 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 — Productivity Enhancement program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement program, you must:
Legal entity with signing authority
Project in Northern Ontario
Start-ups and existing businesses eligible
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement?
Development of new primary or processed agri-food products
Productivity enhancement through innovative technologies or processes
Clean growth projects that reduce environmental impact while improving productivity
Value-added processing, packaging, and distribution expansion
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement?
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 — Productivity Enhancement available?
The Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement program is available the province of Ontario.