Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement
At a glance
- Max. $10,000
- 50% of project cost
- Open Date : November 06, 2023
- Closing date : January 12, 2024
- All industries
- Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity (SNAPP) Program in northern Ontario offers funding up to $10,000 at 50% cost-share for projects that create innovative food or agricultural products, enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and reduce ecological impact. Eligible criteria include:
- Projects must be new to the business and foster innovation
- Applicants can purchase equipment or materials for new product creation
- Projects should enhance productivity, efficiency, or reduce ecological impact
- Must demonstrate how the project benefits the environment or lessens the impact through technology adoption
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for the SNAPP grant include northern Ontario agriculture and food producers and businesses. The grant supports projects that create innovative food or agricultural products, enhance productivity, improve efficiency, reduce ecological impact, and foster clean growth in the agri-food sector.
- Agriculture and food producers in northern Ontario
- Businesses involved in creating new food or agricultural products
- Entities looking to enhance productivity and efficiency in their operations
- Organizations aiming to reduce ecological impact and carbon footprint
- Companies seeking to adopt clean technology for growth and competitiveness in the agri-food industry
Who is not eligible
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. Commercial retailers, service providers, and companies not directly involved in agriculture or food production are not eligible.
- Commercial retailers
- Service providers
- Companies not directly involved in agriculture or food production
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
- Purchase of equipment and materials for creating innovative food or agricultural products
- Costs related to enhancing productivity and efficiency through technology or process innovation
- Investments in clean technology to improve environmental performance
- Collaborative projects for larger funding amounts
Eligible projects & activities
The Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity Program provides funding for projects that create innovative food or agricultural products, enhance productivity, and reduce ecological impact in northern Ontario.
- New Products Stream: Support for the creation of primary or processed products that are new to the business.
- Productivity Enhancement Stream: Funding for projects utilizing innovative technologies or processes to improve efficiencies.
- Clean Growth in Agri-Food Stream: Projects adopting clean technology to support environmental performance and growth.
Eligible geographic areas
There are specific geographic areas eligible for this grant. The SNAPP Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program is available for agriculture and food producers in northern Ontario. Eligible regions include:
- Algoma/Manitoulin
- Sudbury/Nipissing/Temiskaming/Cochrane/Parry Sound/Muskoka
- Northwest – Thunder Bay/Kenora/Rainy River
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Alignment with program objectives
- Innovation and creativity of the proposed project
- Potential impact on the environment and business growth
- Feasibility and clarity of the project plan
- Credentials and experience of the applicant
How to apply
- Review the SNAPP Program guidelines and eligibility criteria to ensure your project aligns with the funding requirements.
- Identify the appropriate regional representative based on your location and contact them to discuss the project eligibility and ask any questions you may have.
- Prepare a detailed project proposal outlining the objectives, scope, budget, and expected outcomes of your project.
- Submit your application to the SNAPP Program through the designated channels within the specified deadline.
SNAPP Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program
Intake 2 is now closed. The Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity (SNAPP) Program offers up to $10,000 at 50% cost-share to northern Ontario agriculture and food producers for innovative projects that create new products, enhance productivity, or promote clean growth in the agri-food sector.
SNAPP Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program Overview
The Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity (SNAPP) Program is designed to support agriculture and food producers in northern Ontario by providing funding for projects that introduce new products, improve productivity, and promote clean growth in the agri-food sector. The program offers up to $10,000 at a 50% cost-share for individual applicants and up to $25,000 at 50% cost-share for collaborations of three or more.
Eligible projects under the SNAPP Program fall under three main streams: New Products, Productivity Enhancement, and Clean Growth in Agri-Food. New Product projects focus on creating primary or processed products that are new to the business, such as processing equipment for value-added products or packaging equipment for expanding production lines. Productivity Enhancement projects utilize innovative technologies or processes to increase efficiencies, like pest management solutions or precision agriculture technologies. Clean Growth projects adopt clean technology at the farm/business level to improve environmental performance while fostering productivity, growth, and competitiveness.
The program aims to support projects that benefit the environment, enhance profitability, and drive innovation in the agri-food sector. By fostering creativity and sustainability in agricultural practices, SNAPP helps businesses in northern Ontario thrive while contributing to a more resilient and environmentally-friendly food system.
