Programme d'investissement casher et halal ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Food processing businesses and slaughterhouses operating in Canada - Businesses with existing or planned kosher (casher) and halal slaughter operations - Private corporations and partnerships engaged in meat processing - Businesses demonstrating commitment to obtaining or maintaining kosher and halal certifications - Enterprises located in Canadian jurisdictions with active kosher/halal markets ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $2,000,000 CAD - Grant Type: Non-repayable subsidy - Cost Coverage: 50% of eligible project costs - Matching Requirement: Applicant must fund the remaining 50% of project costs - Repayability: Non-repayable (grant, not loan) - Funding Structure: Direct capital contribution with no debt obligation ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Slaughter facility infrastructure upgrades and equipment installation - Kosher and halal certification process implementation and training - Production efficiency improvements and process optimization - Specialized equipment for ritual slaughter compliance - Market access initiatives and distribution network development - Employee training and certification programs for kosher/halal requirements - Quality assurance systems and compliance monitoring technology - Facility modifications to meet religious and food safety standards ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must demonstrate 50% co-investment capacity before funding release - Project must align with certified kosher and/or halal standards - Regular progress reporting and milestone verification required - Funds must be deployed according to approved project timeline - Recipient must maintain kosher/halal certifications throughout funding period - Compliance audits and site inspections may be conducted - Grant funds cannot be used for operating expenses or routine maintenance - Project completion within government-specified timeframe required - Potential clawback provisions if conditions are not met or funds misused