CFIN – Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation

Receive up to $25K in Funding.

The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN), funded in part by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, has launched a program designed to provide rapid support to food or beverage manufacturers who want to engage third-party support to analyze the sustainability of their operations.

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CFIN – Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation

Amount of Funding

70% non-repayable funding up to a max of $25K.

Amount of Funding from the Canadian Government

CFIN – Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicant must be:

  • A food or beverage manufacturer with at least 2 years of operations;
  • Located in one of the Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland & Labrador; and
  • Ready to engage an external vendor to develop and implement a strategy related to waste reduction, energy efficiency, packaging sustainability, or another eligible greening activity and provide a quote from a selected vendor.
Eligible Applicants for Canadian Government Funding

CFIN – Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation

Eligible Activities

Eligible activities include engaging a third-party consultant to conduct assessments, analysis, and strategy development related to green or sustainable practices:

  • Consulting;
  • Sub-contractor Fees; or
  • Travel fees for consultants/contractors.
Eligible Expenses for Canadian Government Funding

CFIN – Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation

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