The Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative advertises 50% grant funding up to $200,000 for Ontario dairy processors to adopt new equipment that enhances efficiency and improves food safety. Eligible expenditures include:
- Equipment acquisition and installation
- Staff training on new equipment
- Engineering and professional services to implement new processing technology or secure food safety certification
- Minor building modifications or structural upgrades required for the integration of new equipment
Project expenditures must be incurred on or after 1 April 2024, and before 15 February 2026. The application intake is from 2 April 2024 to 30 November 2025, or until funding is fully allocated (whichever is sooner).
