Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative
$100,000
Grant
Description:
The Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative (the Initiative) helps primary producers and processors address local labour force challenges in the agri-food sector with pilot projects that implement:
– innovative attraction strategies
– recruitment strategies
– retention strategies
Comments on Funding:
You could get 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $40,000 in funding for a project under the Initiative.
For industry organizations or collaborations between 2 or more businesses, you could get up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $100,000 in funding for a project under the Initiative.
September 2, 2025
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. a primary producer
2. a processor
3. an industry organization
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Download and read the Initiative guidelines (PDF).
2. Download and complete the application form (PDF).
3. Download and complete the collaboration form (PDF), if applicable.
4. Gather the required documents.
5. Submit the application and required documents to SustainableCAP2@ontario.ca
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Application form
2. written quotes from third parties detailing the proposed eligible costs for the project
3. a collaboration form identifying any additional businesses contributing to the project when applicable
Other Things to Note:
You cannot submit an application for a project if you have already received funding for that project through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
You can apply for and receive other government or third-party funding if the other programs allow stacking.
If you have received funding for the project through other sources, the total assistance provided from all funding sources cannot be greater than 100% of the total eligible costs. You must list all funding for a project on the application form, including funding that you receive from additional sources.
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Maurice