Industry Development Initiatives
Industry Development Initiatives program will advance the agriculture, agri-food and agri-product sector's capacity and competitiveness by providing funding to support incremental group learning activities, knowledge transfer events and resource development. The program will provide financial assistance to eligible applicants for activities that enhance the sector.
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Funding
Amount
75:25 (government: applicant) on projects $10,000 and under
50:50 (government: applicant) on projects over $10,000
Eligible Applicants
Prodcuer Associations, Non Profits
Eligible
Purposes
Facility and equipment rentals
Knowledge transfer expenses related to the development, design and distribution of communication and extension materials
Materials and supplies
Overhead expenses (e.g. internal administration, use of own materials and supplies, use of own equipment, etc.), capped at 10% of total approved eligible expenses
Professional fees and travel accommodations
Registration fees for training events
Speaker fees and travel accommodations
Subcontracted services
Deadline
to Apply
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