Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — New Products
Highlights
The Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity (SNAPP) Program is designed specifically for northern Ontario agriculture and food producers like you. This program offers up to $10,000 at a 50% cost-share to help you purchase equipment or materials that can innovate your business. Whether you are looking to create new products, enhance productivity, or adopt clean technologies, this program provides the financial support you need to grow and improve your operations.
Why should you apply? This program can help you:
- Create new products to expand your market reach.
- Increase efficiency with innovative technologies.
- Reduce your ecological impact while boosting profitability.
The funding is straightforward and accessible, making it easier for you to qualify and benefit from the program. By being approved, you can significantly enhance your business's competitive edge and sustainability. Reach out to your regional representative to discuss your project and get started on your application.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms:
- No repayment required.
Eligible Expenses:
- Purchase of equipment and materials.
- Creation of innovative food or agricultural products.
- Enhancements in productivity or efficiency.
- Improvements in resource use through innovation.
- Reduction of ecological impact and carbon footprint.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Operational costs such as salaries, rent, and utilities.
- Marketing and promotional activities.
- Any expenses not directly related to the purchase of equipment or materials for innovation.
Fees:
- No fees associated with the program.
Qualifications
- Must be an agriculture or food producer/business.
- Must be located in northern Ontario.
- Must be involved in the creation of innovative food or agricultural products.
- Must aim to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, or reduce ecological impact through innovation.
- Eligible for up to $10,000 at 50% cost-share for individual applicants.
Eligible for up to $25,000 at 50% cost-share for collaborations of 3 or more.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not located in northern Ontario.
- Businesses not involved in agriculture or food production.
Description
This program offers your business up to $10,000 in funding, with a 50% cost-share. If you collaborate with two or more businesses, you can receive up to $25,000. This money can be used to buy equipment or materials that will help you create new products, improve productivity, or adopt cleaner technologies.
You can use the funds for:
- New Products: Purchase processing or packaging equipment to create new products and expand your market.
- Productivity Enhancement: Invest in technologies like precision agriculture or LED lighting for hydroponics to boost efficiency.
- Clean Growth: Implement eco-friendly solutions like irrigation systems or passive solar greenhouses to improve environmental performance.
This program is designed to help your business innovate and grow while also reducing its ecological impact. By participating, you can enhance your competitive edge and increase profitability.
Program Steps
Contact Your Regional Representative: Reach out to your regional representative to discuss your project and confirm its eligibility. They can also answer any questions you may have and review your application before submission.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents for your application. These include:
- Business plan
- Financial statements
- Quotes for equipment or materials
- Description of the project and its expected outcomes
- Proof of business registration
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form with detailed information about your business and the project. Ensure all sections are completed accurately.
Submit the Application: Send your completed application form and all required documents to your regional representative. They will review it for completeness and accuracy.
Review and Approval: The program administrators will review your application. This process may involve further discussions or requests for additional information.
Receive Funding: Upon approval, you will receive the funding. Ensure you understand the terms and conditions, including the 50% cost-share requirement.
Implement the Project: Use the funds to purchase the approved equipment or materials and carry out your project as described in your application.
Acknowledge Funding Support: Include the appropriate logos, taglines, and text in all promotional materials related to the funded project. This includes advertising, brochures, websites, and signage.
Report on Project Outcomes: After project completion, submit a report detailing the outcomes and benefits achieved. Include any data on productivity improvements, environmental impacts, or new products developed.