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Grants Available to
Canadian Dairy and Finished Food Product Manufacturers
Canadian Dairy and Finished Food Product Manufacturers
Agriculture
Agri-Opportunities Program
Funded by: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Summary: Agri-Opportunities provides funds to accelerate the commercialization of new agricultural products, processes or services. Funding is provided for projects that can be expected to increase market opportunities for the Canadian agricultural industry across the value chain and generate demand for primary agricultural products.
The Agri-Opportunities Program provides a maximum contribution of $10 million per project and per recipient regardless of the number of projects, over the life of the program. The target program contribution per project is 33% of total project costs. A higher contribution level may be considered under special circumstances.
Funding provided to for-profit organizations will be in the form of repayable contributions. Funding provided to not-for-profit organizations will normally be non-repayable. The program ends on March 31, 2011.
Eligibility Requirements : Eligible projects are those that lead to the commercialization of new agricultural products and processes, and related services.
To be eligible for funding, projects must meet the following basic eligibility criteria:
- Evidence that products (agri-food, agriculture and bioproducts) are not commercially produced or available in Canada;
- Readiness to commercialize, meaning a prototype has been developed, a market has been defined, a business plan has been written and intellectual property issues have been finalized; and
Demonstration that the project will be conducted in Canada and will benefit the Canadian agricultural industry.
For more information please contact:
For more information on the Agri-Opportunities Program, or to access a program application form and instructions, please e-mail: agri-opps@agr.gc.ca, call 1-866-367-8506, or visit the Agri-Opportunities Program web page.
Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP)
Funded by: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Summary: Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) offers up to 85% in grants to a maximum of $3 million over 5 years towards assisting Agriculture and Agri-Food organizations and their private stakeholders adapt to change, respond to emerging issues, or capture new market opportunities. Eligible expenses include labour, facilities, equipment or machinery rentals, and third-party consulting and services costs. Minor assets of less than $10,000, supplies, and other out of pockets expenditures can also be supported. Organizations can also receive 25% funding for capital expenditures plus include in-kind support as part of their 15%. Funding preference will be given to projects that:
- Have industry-leveraged cash funding
- Address cross-provincial borders issues
- Include many partners, industry councils or national organizations
- Disseminate results to a broad-based, targeted audience
Individual sector businesses can apply for up to $100,000 in project support. However, such projects must result in significant sector benefits. All projects must be completed by October 2013.
Submission due date is March 15, 2012.
For more information, please contact:
For general inquiries, or more information on national projects, please email CAAP at caap-pcaa@agr.gc.ca or contact
Adaptation Division
1341 Baseline Road, Tower 7, Floor 8, Room 242
Ottawa ON K1A 0C5
Fax: 613-773-1922
Phone: 1-877-290-2188
Web site: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1286477571817&lang=eng
Databases and AAFC Index
Funded/Offered by: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Summary: Located in the nation’s capital, the Canadian Agriculture Library (CAL) boasts one of the largest collections on agriculture and food in Canada, which is available to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the research and academic community, the agri-food industry and the Canadian rural sector.
For those people not located in Ottawa, CAL offers many of its services on-line. Two comprehensive resources are AgriWeb Canada, a national directory of Canadian agriculture and agri-food information resources on the Internet, and Canadian Rural Information Service, information on the economic, social and environmental issues of rural and remote Canada. In addition, CAL offers document delivery as well as a public information request service to better serve its customers.
Eligibility requirements: CAL and its services are freely available to the public on the Internet (see below for link to the Web site).
If you are located in Ottawa, you can also visit CAL in the Sir John Carling Building.
For more information:
Canadian Agricultural Library
Sir John Carling Bldg
930 Carling Ave
Ottawa ON K1A 0C5
Tel: (613) 759-7068
Fax: (613) 759-6627
E-mail: cal-bca@agr.gc.ca
Web site: www.agr.gc.ca/cal/calweb_e.html
Public Information Request Service
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Sir John Carling Building
930 Carling Ave
Ottawa ON K1A 0C5
Tel: (613) 759-1000
Fax: (613) 759-6726
TDD/TTY: (613) 759-7470
E-mail: PIRS@agr.gc.ca
Consulting
Canada Business
Funded/Offered by: Government of Canada
Summary: This web site is devoted to services and information for entrepreneurs.
For more information:
Canada Business: www.canadabusiness.ca
Canadian Technology Network (CTN)
Funded/Offered by: National Research Council of Canada (NRCC)
Summary: An initiative of NRC, the CTN provides access to a network of federal and provincial government labs and agencies, universities, community colleges, industry associations, technology centres and economic development agencies. With this resource, smaller Canadian businesses have access to advice and information on how to meet technology and business challenges.
When using the CTN, the first point of contact is an Advisory Member, who identifies the needs of, and finds suitable assistance for, the company; this service is free. The company is then referred to an Affiliate Member, which is an organization offering relevant services; the organization may charge a fee for their services.
Eligibility requirements: Small- to medium-sized businesses that require technological assistance with their innovative projects/activities are welcome to use CTN. For more information, please visit www.nrc.ca/ctn/.
For more information:
Canadian Technology Network
National Office
Contact: Maureen Wong
Tel: (613) 993-5363
Fax: (613) 952-1079
E-mail: maureen.wong@nrc.ca
List of CTN Coordinators for each province/region available at www.nrc.ca/corporate/english/index.html.
Industrial Research Assistance Plan (IRAP)
Funded by: National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Summary: IRAP’s mandate is to help companies develop and adapt industrial technologies to impel their productivity, profitability and international competitiveness.
Professionals involved in IRAP have experience in a wide range of industries including food processing, bio-technology and agriculture. Client’s technical needs are met by identifying opportunities, accessing technical and financial resources, and solving production problems.
For more information, refer to IRAP’s web page at: www.nrc.ca/irap/
Eligibility requirements :
In order to be eligible for IRAP, your company:
- must be incorporated and profit-oriented;
- has less than 500 employees; and
- has a need to heighten its innovation capabilities.
For more information:
Pete de Graaf
NRC-IRAP Industrial Technology Advisor
Tel: (204) 984-8839
Fax: (204) 945-1784
E-mail: pdegraaf@itc.mb.ca
Toll Free: 1-877-994-4727
Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute (IMTI)
Funded/Offered by: National Research Council Canada (NRCC)
Summary: The Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute (IMTI) is one of four NRC manufacturing laboratories focused on promoting economic growth. They achieve their mission through the development and application of scientific and technological knowledge.
IMTI conducts research in the engineering sciences, with an overall orientation towards integrated manufacturing technologies.
For more information:
National Research Council of Canada
Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute
800 Collip Circle
London, Ontario
N6G 4X8
Tel: 519-430-7000
Fax: 519-430-7090
E-mail: marketing.imti@nrc.ca
Web site: www.nrc.ca/imti/home_e.html
Interactive Business Planner (IBP)
Funded/Offered by: Canada Business
Summary: The IBP is a business planning software product designed specifically to operate on the World Wide Web. The IBP uses the Internet to assist individuals prepare a 3 year business plan for their new or existing business.
For more information: www.canadabusiness.ca/ibp/en/
Solutions for Advanced Manufacturing (SAM)
Funded/Offered by: Industry Canada
Summary: Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) involves new manufacturing techniques and machines combined with information technology, microelectronics, and new organizational practices in the manufacturing process. To make information about these technologies and the companies that produce them accessible to the public, Industry Canada created the website SAM. This site is a comprehensive resource for businesses interested in learning more about AMT and its applications. It features the following sections:
- Company/Firm Index: provides company profiles, listed alphabetically, by region, and by industry
- Technology Index: profiles various products
- Training Index
- Search engine for the entire site and links to major Internet searching engines
- Sections on news and coming events of interest to the manufacturing community
- Examples of successful applications of technologies to demonstrate the benefits of using advanced manufacturing technologies
Companies wishing to contribute information or profile their businesses can contact:
SAM Webmaster
Manufacturing and Processing Technologies
Industry Canada
235 Queen Street, 10th Floor
Ottawa ON K1A 0H5
E-mail: SAM@ic.gc.ca
For more information:
Web site: www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/sam-sfp.nsf/eng/Home
Financing
Research Grants and Information
Funded/Offered by: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)/Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Summary: Research Grants support ongoing programs of research, encouraging creativity and innovation of individuals and groups. They promote a diversified base of high-quality research capability in the natural sciences and engineering and provide a stimulating environment for research training.
Researchers can apply for only one Research Grant at a time, either individually or as part of a group, and can only hold one Research Grant at any given time. The grants are awarded for one to five years at the discretion of the decision of the grant selection committee.
Eligibility requirements:
Any person or group who has a viable research project idea is welcome to apply. Applications are judged according to the following criteria, which should be explicitly addressed in the proposal.
1. Scientific or Engineering Excellence of the Researcher(s)
2. Merit of the Proposal
3. Contribution to the Training of Highly Qualified Personnel
4. Need for Funds
For more specific information on the procedure and requirements, please visit NSERC’s website, www.nserc.gc.ca
For more information:
NSERC
350 Albert Street
Ottawa ON K1A 1H5
Tel: (613) 995-5992
Fax: (613) 992-5337
Web site: www.nserc.gc.ca
General Enquiries: comm@nserc.ca
General Information: (613) 995-6295
Research Grants Program: resgrant@nserc.ca
Sources of Financing
Funded/Offered by: Industry Canada
Summary : Sources is a comprehensive directory and search engine of Canadian financial providers. It includes information on different types of financing and financial providers, and tips to help secure financing.
By visiting the site, you can find information on:
- obtaining financing tailored to your needs;
- learning more about financing;
- private sector assistance;
- government assistance; and
- micro credit.
In addition you can find helpful tools such as an SME Financial Service Charges Calculator, a Lease or Buy Calculator, and a helpful glossary.
For more information:
Industry Canada
E-mail: strategis@ic.gc.ca
Web site:www.strategis.gc.ca
The Client Services Help Desk: 1-800-328-6189 (Canada) or (613) 954-5031.
Research and Development Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)
Funded/Offered by: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Summary: With the aim of encouraging industrial SR&ED, the federal government established this program, which offers tax incentives to Canadian businesses. Geared toward small and start-up companies, the SR&ED program provides financial assistance through investment tax credits to individuals and corporations developing or improving technological products or processes. Companies that qualify can deduct 100% of the capital SR&ED expenses for the year, or carry them forward indefinitely if not claimed in the current year.
The federal government also offers the Preclaim Project Review (PCPR) service to make the SR&ED Program more accessible. This service helps companies determine which research and development projects are eligible and obtain valuable guidance on how to substantiate their SR&ED claims. The PCPR is available at the request of the company and is not required for participating in the SR&ED Program.
Eligibility requirements: Eligible companies include proprietorships, partnerships or corporations in Canada.
Eligible projects include basic or applied research in science or a technology field, or experimental development designed to create or improve products or processes that embody a scientific or technological advancement.
For more information:
Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program
Canada Revenue Agency
875 Heron Road
Ottawa ON K1A 0L5
Toll-free: 1-800-959-5525
Halifax: (902) 426-2386 / 1-866-433-5986
Quebec: (418) 648-7151 / 1-866-204-0101 ext. 648-7151
Laval: (450) 338-4198 / 1-888-784-8709
Montreal: (514) 496-1317
Ottawa: (613) 598-4233
Toronto: (416) 973-2814
Mississauga: (905) 566-6010
Hamilton: (905) 572-2650
Calgary: (403) 691-5890
Vancouver: 1-866-317-0473
Web site: www.cra-arc.gc.ca/sred/
