AgriAssurance: SME Stream

This program supports Canadian agricultural and agri-food businesses to help implement third-party assurance certification projects that address international market requirements.

What Is AgriAssurance: SME Stream ?

AgriAssurance: SME Stream is a Canadian funding program that supports SMEs in the agriculture and agri-food sector to enhance food safety, traceability, and quality assurance. The program provides financial assistance for SMEs to achieve and maintain recognized certification standards, covering expenses such as training, consulting, equipment, documentation, and audits.

AgriAssurance: SME Stream Overview

The AgriAssurance: SME Stream is crucial for improving food safety, traceability, and quality assurance practices in the agriculture and agri-food sector. By providing financial support for recognized certification standards and audits, the program helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) meet market requirements, enhancing their competitiveness.

The program boosts consumer confidence in agricultural and agri-food products by supporting SMEs in adopting and maintaining recognized certification standards. Through the promotion of industry-wide best practices and compliance, the program ensures that SMEs adhere to the highest safety and quality standards, benefiting both their reputation and market opportunities. Moreover, the program contributes to the growth and sustainability of the entire agricultural sector in Canada by raising industry standards and fostering overall development.

How Much Funding?

Contribution for a project will normally not exceed $50,000. If you have multiple funding projects within the program, the total contribution towards all projects cannot exceed $100,000.

WHO QUALIFIES?

For-profit organizations operating in the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based sector industry, including the fish and seafood industry, that exist to make a profit. They can include:
– Businesses and/or corporations
– Co-operatives
– Indigenous groups

Eligible Activities & Expenditures

Eligible activities include those required to obtain a third-party certification to address international market requirements to expand export opportunities for Canadian agriculture and agri-food including fish and seafood products.

– Salaries and benefits of employees involved in the project
– Contracted services
– Travel costs directly related to the project
– Other project-related costs

PROGRAM DEADLINE

Deadline September 30, 2022

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Our team will review your application and provide funding recommendations within a few weeks. If your project is approved, you’ll receive funding to cover a portion of eligible project costs.

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AgriAssurance: SME Stream

What Is AgriAssurance: SME Stream ?