AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association

📋 Eligible Entities - Not-for-profit organizations (primary eligibility) - Industry associations representing agricultural and agri-food sectors - Organizations with demonstrated mandate to support Canadian agriculture and agri-food industry development - Organizations capable of convening industry stakeholders and implementing national initiatives - Must be registered and in good standing in Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $1,000,000 - Funding Period: 5 years - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (grant-based, not a loan) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in grant description; verify with program administrator - Disbursement: Funding distributed over the five-year term (specific annual breakdown to be confirmed with applicant) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development of industry health and safety standards and protocols - Creation and adoption of systems and tools for product claims substantiation - Industry standard-setting activities - Health and safety claims validation framework development - Capacity-building initiatives to support industry adoption - Training and education programs for standards implementation - Research and development to support claims verification systems - Administrative costs directly related to program delivery (within reasonable limits) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Primary Objective: Support development and adoption of systems, standards, and tools specifically for health and safety claims about Canadian agricultural and agri-food products - Industry Focus: Must benefit the broader Canadian agricultural and agri-food sector, not individual companies - Accountability: Recipients must demonstrate progress toward standards adoption and industry uptake - Reporting Requirements: Anticipated quarterly or annual progress reporting to funder - Deliverables: Clear milestones tied to system/standard development and adoption metrics - Timeline: 5-year commitment with defined phase-gate reviews - Eligible Activities: Must align with national industry development objectives - Verification: Funder likely requires evidence of industry engagement and adoption rates