We’d like to inform you that the Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative will accept applications starting August 31, 2023. The program provides funding towards upgrades of meat processing equipment to improve the productivity of the operations.

Eligibility Criteria

Full program eligibility criteria will be provided when the application intake launches on August 31, 2023. Applications that meet eligibility criteria will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis to receive cost-share funding.

Amount

Each successful applicant is eligible to receive up to $150K in cost-share funding to help implement measures that will result in increased meat processing capacity within their meat plants or abattoirs.

Deadline

Applications open on August 31, 2023, and will remain open until January 31, 2024 or until the initiative is fully subscribed, whichever comes first. Eligible project costs can be incurred as of July 26, 2023 and eligible projects must be completed with equipment delivered by March 1, 2024. Recipients will have until June 28, 2024 to have equipment installed.

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