Food Safety and Growth
This initiative helps small businesses upgrade food safety standards, implement traceability solutions, and stimulate overall business expansion. Backed by the Sustainable CAP, it offers targeted cost-share support to enhance competitiveness.
Eligible funding may support:
• Modernizing food safety protocols and procedures
• Purchasing traceability or safety equipment and software
• Meeting updated food safety standards
These activities help increase market access and regulatory compliance.
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Funding Amount
Up to $75,000 in funding at a 50% cost-share rate
Eligible Applicants
Processors, farmers
Eligible Purposes
Funding may be used to support food safety modernization and business growth, including:
• Equipment upgrades, traceability tools, technology systems
• Compliance with food safety standards and certifications
• Expansion-related safety enhancements and facility upgrades
Additional activities may be eligible if they align with the program’s objectives.
Deadline to Apply
December 1, 2025
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