This section of MILKingredients.ca provides detailed information and links to several programs & services offered by the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) and other provincial and federal agencies. These organizations are committed to assisting companies by providing funding for technical support, research and development initiatives, and other valuable business support services. 

From this page you may select the following:

⇒   Dairy Marketing Program

Programs and Services that have been created by the CDC to foster growth and innovation in the manufacture and use of dairy products and components:

• Canadian Dairy Commission Matching Investment Fund
• Domestic Dairy Product Innovation Program

⇒     Canadian Dairy Commission Matching Investment Fund         

The CDC Matching Investment Fund provides non-repayable contributions to Canadian registered companies or Food Technology Centres for product development on a matching investment basis.  The CDC has dedicated $2 million per year over a 3-year period to the MIF. Each project can receive up to $250,000. Projects that use milk protein concentrate or skim milk powder may qualify for higher levels of funding.
      

⇒    Federal and Provincial R&D Grants and Support Sevices  

Canada-wide listing of available R&D grants and services:

• Federal
• Atlantic Canada
• Ontario
• Western Canada