Kosher and Halal Investment Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian meat processing businesses with existing slaughter operations - Companies currently producing or seeking to produce kosher-certified meats - Companies currently producing or seeking to produce halal-certified meats - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the meat processing sector - Businesses with demonstrated commitment to obtaining or maintaining kosher/halal certification ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $2,000,000 per applicant - Non-Repayable: Funds do not require repayment - Cost-Sharing Ratio: Grant covers 50% of eligible project costs - Applicant Responsibility: Must fund or secure financing for remaining 50% - Total Project Investment Range: $4,000,000 minimum (to access maximum grant) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Installation and upgrading of kosher slaughter equipment and infrastructure - Installation and upgrading of halal slaughter equipment and infrastructure - Certification training and compliance consulting for staff - Production efficiency improvements and automation systems - Equipment for enhanced animal welfare and hygiene standards - Market access initiatives (certifications, documentation, traceability systems) - Quality control and testing equipment - Facility renovations to meet kosher/halal production standards ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicants must provide detailed project plans with timelines and budgets - Kosher or halal certification must be obtained or maintained throughout project execution - Funds must be deployed within a specified project completion timeframe - Regular progress reporting and milestone verification required - Grant recipient must maintain eligibility status (Canadian operation, compliance with regulations) - Equipment and infrastructure improvements must remain in Canada for minimum specified period - Proof of 50% cost-sharing (matching funds) must be demonstrated before grant disbursement - Project audits and financial reconciliation required upon completion