Dairy Innovation Investment
The new Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund, announced in Budget 2023, will provide Canadian dairy processors with non-repayable contributions to help the dairy sector better manage the structural surplus of solids non-fat in Canada. This Fund will be delivered by the Canadian Dairy Commission on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
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Funding
Amount
$75 million, or the total funds available in the project's region
Funding %:
25%-33%
Eligible Applicants
Farmers, processors, producer associations(for profit)
Eligible
Purposes
Removing and disposing of existing equipment
Purchasing, shipping, installing, and commissioning new equipment, software, and production lines
Installing new, or expanding existing, milk reception and milk storage areas as required to meet the project objectives
Retrofitting or renovating existing facilities related to the installation and operation of eligible equipment
Constructing a new facility
Providing training necessary to operate eligible equipment
Translating materials related to training on the new equipment
Deadline
to Apply
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