Assurance Systems Program – Post-Farm Assurance Sub-Program

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Post-Farm Assurance Sub-Program provides assistance for the implementation of recognized assurance systems in food processing enterprises, and/or post-farm agri-food enterprises. This project driven sub-program will target post-farm enterprises that market or modify raw agricultural products.

Comments on Funding:

Funding will be cost shared, between the applicant and the Department. The level of support and total contribution will be determined by the Assurance Systems Program Review Committee.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

2023

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous Organizations,
agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations,
agricultural producers,
provincial/territorial governments,
small to medium-sized agri-businesses and agri-processors,
public and private Institutions

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit their completed applications via regular mail or email to the attention of the Assurance Systems Program Officer.

Documentation Needed:

The applicant must submit:

the completed application form,
a project proposal.

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (2018-2023).
The Assurance Systems Program is designed to improve the anticipation, mitigation and response to risks by providing assistance to address risks related to humans, animals and plants through project-driven and other outcome-based approaches.

Program Contact:

Post-Farm Assurance Sub-Program

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