Agrifood Innov’Action — Research and Development

📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural businesses (farms, producers, growers) - Food processing companies - Businesses in the agrifood sector experiencing challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic - Likely includes sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations operating in eligible sectors - Applicants must demonstrate a connection to COVID-19-related problems in their operations ### 💰 Funding Details - 1-year projects: Up to $55,000 - 2-year projects: Up to $110,000 - Type: Non-repayable grant (based on program structure) - Matching requirement: Not specified in provided details (verify with program administrator) - Funding distribution: Typically disbursed upon project milestones and deliverable completion ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and Development (R&D) activities - Problem-solving initiatives addressing COVID-19 pandemic impacts - Technology development and innovation in agrifood operations - Process improvements and operational resilience solutions - Likely includes: personnel costs, equipment, materials, consulting services, and testing directly related to R&D projects ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project scope: Must clearly address a specific problem experienced by the applicant business related to COVID-19 - Duration: Projects limited to 1 or 2 years - Accountability: Regular reporting on project progress and deliverables required - Eligible use: Funds must be applied exclusively to approved R&D activities - Timeline: Funding contingent on meeting defined project milestones - Documentation: Maintain records of expenses and project outcomes for audit purposes