Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural producers (farm operators, livestock producers, crop growers) - Agri-food businesses (processors, value-added manufacturers, food producers) - Cooperatives in the agricultural and food sectors - Sole proprietorships operating in agri-food - Partnerships in agri-food operations - Incorporated businesses (corporations) in agri-food - Indigenous-owned agri-food enterprises - Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in agri-food sector Note: Businesses must be primarily engaged in agricultural production or agri-food processing in Canada with operational facilities in Canada. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Funding Amount: Varies by project scope; typically up to 50-75% of eligible project costs (matching ratio depends on business size and project scope) - Cost-Share Requirement: Applicant must contribute 25-50% of total eligible project costs - Maximum Project Value: Varies; generally supports projects ranging from $50,000 to $500,000+ in total eligible costs - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no repayment obligation) - Payment Structure: Funds typically released upon milestone achievement and expense verification --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Clean technology equipment & installation: Renewable energy systems, water conservation technologies, waste management systems, precision agriculture tools - Research & development: Testing and validation of clean technologies on-farm or in processing facilities - Capital infrastructure improvements: Energy-efficient equipment, emissions reduction systems, sustainable packaging equipment - Professional services: Engineering assessments, environmental impact studies, technology implementation consulting - Training & capacity building: Staff training on new clean technologies, sustainability certifications - Technology adoption costs: Software, monitoring systems, automation for productivity gains - Environmental performance improvements: Systems reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water use, chemical inputs, or waste Note: Expenses must directly support clean