Product and Market Development Program — Agri-Businesses

📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized agricultural producers - Agri-businesses (farm-based enterprises) - Agri-processors (value-added food/agricultural product companies) - Must be Canadian-based operations - Typically excludes large corporations and primary producers without processing/value-added components ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $30,000 per applicant - Cost-Share Requirement: 50% (grant covers 50% of eligible project costs; applicant funds remaining 50%) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Implied Maximum Project Cost: $60,000 (since grant covers 50%) - Funding Type: Contribution-based (forgivable if conditions are met) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Product development and innovation costs - Market research and analysis - Packaging and labeling design for new products - Equipment or technology for product expansion - Marketing and promotional activities for new target markets - Feasibility studies related to product or market expansion - Training and skills development for new product lines - Certification costs (organic, food safety, etc.) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Scope: Must focus on either product base expansion OR target market expansion (or both) - Cost-Share Requirement: Applicant must commit matching funds equal to 50% of total project cost - Documentation: Detailed project plan and budget required at application - Compliance: Must comply with agricultural industry standards and regulations - Reporting: Likely requirement to demonstrate project completion and outcomes - Timeline: Project must be completed within agreed timeframe (typically 12–24 months) - Fund Disbursement: Typically paid in installments upon milestone achievement and proof of expenses