Agri-tech funding available to Ontario nursery growers eblast

The Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) is pleased to be delivering the Agri-tech Innovation Initiative on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

The purpose of the initiative is to support growth and productivity through innovation, advanced manufacturing, improved food safety and enhanced cyber-security, and energy efficiency within the agri-food sector.

The Initiative will be delivered under three streams, as follows:

• Stream 1 – Agri-Tech Innovation: Total eligible costs per project less than $100,000, up to 50 per cent of the total eligible costs to a maximum $49,999 in cost-share funding for commercially available equipment and technology to support growth and productivity.
• Stream 2 – Agri-Tech Innovation: Total eligible costs per project $100,000 and greater, up to 35 per cent of total eligible costs to a maximum of $100,000 in cost-share funding for commercially available equipment and technology to support growth and productivity.
• Stream 3 – Agri-Tech Energy Costs Savings: Up to 35 per cent of total eligible costs to a maximum of $100,000 in cost-share funding for energy (greenhouse gas) cost saving equipment and technology.

 
Eligible applicants:

• Stream 1 and 2 – Ontario Producers and Processors
• Stream 3 – Ontario Processors

How to apply:

• Read the Initiative Guidelines available on the AAC website.
• Apply through AAC’s Application Portal.
• The intake will close at 11:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Have a question?

• Please contact the AAC at info@adaptcouncil.org or 1-800-769-3272.
• Register for a virtual information session on March 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.