If you are a small food and beverage processor in Southern Ontario, you might be eligible for part of  The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario’s $20 million stimulus package earmarked for capital improvements and competitiveness enhancement.

Who’s eligible?

• Companies with less than 1000 employees
• Small manufacturers falling under the North American Industry Classification System’s Codes 311 and 312

What’s covered?

• Up to 50% of capital costs
• Up to 75% of indirect costs

The deadline for application is December 22, 2009.  More information can be found online in the Program Guidelines.

If you know of any other funding opportunities within the food sector, drop us a note at editor [at] cuisinecanadascene.com.

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Posted by Amy Proulx
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