The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs “Growing Forward 2” (GF2) program is a project-based cost-share funding assistance program that helps agri-food businesses grow profits, expand markets and manage risks. Individual businesses may be eligible to receive up to $350,000 over the life of the program.
Applications can be submitted from November 16, to December 3, 2015.
Get a copy of the latest Processor guidebook to learn how to prepare a successful application today! Visit ontario.ca/growingforward2 or call 1-877-424-1300 to get a copy mailed to you.
WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?
- Good projects that align with one of the six areas of focus
- Well written and well documented projects
- Required permits for the proposed project are in place
- New projects that have yet to be started
AREAS OF FOCUS ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING:
- Environment and climate change adaptation
- Animal and plant health
- Market development
- Labour productivity enhancement
- Assurance systems; food safety, traceability, animal welfare
- Business and leadership development
To apply follow these two simple steps:
- Review the AREAS OF FOCUS details in the Processor guidebook (GF2 Cost-share Funding Assistance Program Guide for Processors Version 1.1)
- Submit your application online through the GF2 Client Portal
Consultants in the Business Development Branch at OMAFRA are available to answer your questions. Please don’t hesitate to call or email anytime.
Sonia Payne
Marketing Specialist, Business Development Branch
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Phone: (519) 826-4445
E-mail: sonia.payne@ontario.ca
Check out the latest GF2 success story for Gala Bakery.
