Programme de remboursement de la certification biologique ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural operations/farms (all sizes) - Producers transitioning to organic certification - Already certified organic producers seeking reimbursement for certification costs - Canadian farm businesses with valid agricultural operation status - Operations meeting provincial/territorial agricultural business requirements ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $750 per eligible operation - Cost Coverage: Up to 50% of eligible expenses - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funds do not need to be returned) - Matching Requirement: Applicant responsible for minimum 50% of eligible certification costs - Funding Type: Direct reimbursement-based program ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Organic certification application fees - Certification body inspection and assessment costs - Certification documentation and record-keeping systems - Compliance audit fees related to certification process - Transitional period monitoring costs - Official certification documentation fees ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Operations must be pursuing or have completed organic certification with recognized certification bodies - Receipts and proof of payment required for all claimed expenses - Reimbursement issued after certification expenses are incurred and documented - Grant must be claimed within specified timeframe (verify with program administrator) - Only one application per operation per certification cycle - Operations cannot claim expenses already funded through other government programs - Compliance with organic standards must be maintained throughout funding period