Kawartha Dairy scoops up funding with the help of GrantMatch 

Kawartha Dairy continues to improve production capabilities, create local jobs, and expand market reach with the help of the GrantMatch team, who specializes in securing government funding.

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Kawartha Dairy harnesses funding to grow and create jobs 

For nearly a decade, the GrantMatch team has served Kawartha Dairy as their government funding strategists. 

Over the years, the partnership has complemented the Dairy's forward-thinking attitude towards innovation, growth, and giving back to their community. 

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Kawartha Dairy has secured critical growth funding with the help of GrantMatch 

Kawartha Dairy remains focused on producing world-class ice cream and dairy products while GrantMatch ensures their growth is supported through government funding. 

$311,200

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Business expansion project to improve value chain capabilities

 

$80,000

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Project to implement innovative freezing technology to improve efficiency and increase production output 

$301,406

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Dairy facility modernization project for process improvement

Proactive Funding Strategy Goals

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Growth

Increase cold storage capacity through the construction of an advanced refrigeration and distribution facility, leading to greater manufacturing output.

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Efficiency

Improve the production process through strategic investments to meet increased domestic demand and expand offerings within the global supply chain.

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Sustainability

Continue to offer quality products produced locally that support communities through job creation and contribute to the agricultural supply chain in rural Ontario, and beyond.

"The team at GrantMatch have been instrumental in helping our small, family-owned, local dairy to secure the funding we need to grow our business and service the needs of the communities we serve. From identifying opportunities to navigating through the process, GrantMatch has been a great partner in our success."

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CEO, Kawartha Dairy LTD. Brian Kerr

Company Profile

 

Kawartha Dairy is proud to have been a 100% Canadian-owned and operated company for over 80 years. In 1937, Jack and Ila Crowe founded the business in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, where the Dairy remains headquartered. 
 
Today, Kawartha Dairy operates 10 retail stores and services a wide range of wholesale customers, from major chain retail outlets and food service establishments to family-run grocery stores and ice cream parlours. 

Kawartha Dairy processes millions of litres of raw milk from local dairy farmers into nutritious milk and premium ice cream products. The Dairy has grown significantly over the last decade, currently employing over 170 full-time employees, with plans to create nearly 50 new full-time jobs by 2025. 
 
Recently, Kawartha Dairy completed its largest expansion project to date: a 54,000 square-foot refrigeration and distribution facility located in their hometown of Bobcaygeon. 

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