Programme à valeur ajoutée ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Food processing businesses and manufacturers - Agricultural producers engaged in value-added product development - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector - Businesses with demonstrated capacity to implement projects - Canadian-based operations ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant: $250,000 CAD - Matching Ratio: 50% cost-sharing (government covers 50%, applicant covers 50%) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution-based) - Funding Structure: Direct contribution to eligible project expenses ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - New product development and formulation - Food safety improvements and compliance enhancements - Market development and commercialization activities - Processing capacity expansion (equipment, infrastructure, facilities) - Related technical and professional services supporting these initiatives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must provide minimum 50% cost-sharing (cash or in-kind contributions) - Projects must align with food industry competitiveness objectives - Detailed project proposals and budgets required - Compliance with food safety regulations and standards mandatory - Progress reporting and milestone tracking throughout project lifecycle - Grant recipient must maintain eligible expense documentation - Project completion timeline must be defined and adhered to - Funds must be used exclusively for approved purposes