AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations

📋 Eligible Entities - National industry associations representing the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector - Associations representing fish and seafood industries - Organizations must have a formal governance structure and represent multiple members across Canada - Associations must demonstrate capacity to manage and deliver funded projects - Must be non-profit organizations or industry groups with legal standing in Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Annual Contribution: Up to $2.5 million per year - Funding Structure: Matching funds model (cost-shared contribution) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant/contribution - Budget Period: Annual allocation with potential for multi-year arrangements - Co-funding Requirement: Association must provide matching funds; specific matching ratio to be determined per project proposal ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Trade barrier reduction initiatives - Market development and market access projects - Industry promotion and branding activities - Export market research and feasibility studies - Trade show participation and international market representation - Capacity building for member organizations - Strategic marketing campaigns targeting international markets - Value chain development projects - Competitiveness enhancement programs - Policy advocacy and regulatory compliance initiatives related to market access ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Association must demonstrate representation of multiple industry members - Project must directly address trade barriers or build market success - Matching funds must be secured and documented before funding release - Regular reporting on project outcomes and expenditures required - Funds must be used within the fiscal year allocated (or as agreed) - Projects must show measurable results and market impact - Association must maintain financial accountability and audit capacity - Recipient must comply with federal funding guidelines and transparency requirements - Performance milestones and deliverables must be met to access subsequent funding tranches