Wine Sector Support Program

📋 Eligible Entities - Licensed wineries operating in Canada - Wine producers with active federal or provincial winery licenses - Businesses primarily engaged in wine production and sales - Small to large-scale wine operations (no specific size restrictions mentioned) - Note: Must maintain valid licensing status throughout the grant period ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $25 million per applicant - Grant Type: Non-repayable (does not require repayment) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description - Repayability: None – this is a grant, not a loan - Funding Structure: Direct funding disbursement based on approved project scope ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Transition and adaptation initiatives for industry challenges - Competitiveness enhancement measures - Financial resilience-building projects - Likely eligible areas (typical for wine sector support): - Equipment upgrades and modernization - Technology adoption and digital transformation - Workforce training and development - Market expansion and diversification - Sustainability and environmental improvements - Supply chain optimization ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must hold a valid, active winery license - Funds must address ongoing or emerging industry challenges - Projects must demonstrate clear connection to financial resilience or competitiveness - License status must be maintained throughout grant disbursement period - Specific milestones and reporting requirements to be outlined in detailed application guidelines - Timeline and payment schedule subject to project approval and government review process