--- title: CAP Ontario - Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative description: As a result of a partnership between the governments of Canada and Ontario, agri-food businesses can receive $150,000 in funding assistance through the Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative (MPCII).  This program is a five-year federal- provincial-territorial initiative aimed at strengthening the agriculture, agri-food and agri- products sectors, and increase their competitiveness, prosperity and sustainability. image: https://grantmatch.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_400630397-1.jpeg --- In Canada # CAP Ontario - Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative As a result of a partnership between the governments of Canada and Ontario, agri-food businesses can receive $150,000 in funding assistance through the Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative (MPCII). This program is a five-year federal- provincial-territorial initiative aimed at strengthening the agriculture, agri-food and agri- products sectors, and increase their competitiveness, prosperity and sustainability. [ GrantMatch Team ](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/author/grantmatch-team) Nov 22, 2021 [Agriculture](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/agriculture) [In Canada](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/in-canada) [Ontario](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/ontario) ### Share this article [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/cap-on-mpcii&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/cap-on-mpcii&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/cap-on-mpcii&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/cap-on-mpcii&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) ### Subscribe ### Subscribe ![Agri-business holding pen upgrade](https://grantmatch.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_400630397-1.jpeg) ## Up to $150k in Cost-Share Funding now Available to Meat Processor Businesses in Ontario As a result of a partnership between the governments of Canada and Ontario, meat processors in the province can now apply for up to **$150,000** in funding assistance through the **Meat Processors Capacity Improvement Initiative**.  This program is a five-year federal, provincial, territorial initiative aimed at strengthening the agriculture, agri-food and agri- products sectors, and increase their competitiveness, prosperity and sustainability. ### Eligible Projects Eligible activities for this opportunity include: - Expenses for equipment and associated costs of: - Increased cooler/freezer capacity, including: - Reefer trailers - Condenser units - Seals on cooler/ freezer doors - Air flow upgrades in coolers/ freezers (e.g. fans) - Waste management handling/processing, including: - Equipment and structures to handle, store and dispose of deadstock and processing by-products (e.g. blood and wastewater holding tanks) - Equipment and structures to handle, store and dispose of SRM (e.g. chilled and frozen storage, SRM screen system for whole plant) - In-vessel composting, treatment and disposal (e.g., hides, feathers, deadstock) - Animal handling/processing, including: - Barn/holding pen upgrades (e.g. chute design, increase size/capacity) - Animal restraints/knock boxes/upgrades (e.g. non-slip floor, upright restraints) - Kill floor/evisceration room equipment (e.g. Stunning equipment, hoists, bleed rail, saws, pneumatic skinning knife, hide pullers, leg cutters) - Product Handling/processing, including: - Conveyer/rail systems, winches, hydraulics, skinning beds/cradles, automated tote washer, scales, vacuum packaging, mixers ### Eligible Costs - Engineering/professional services for equipment that is part of the project - One-time costs associated with training key personnel on project-related new equipment and technology (e.g., train the trainer) - One-time labour costs specifically required for the project, such as third-party advisory fees - Equipment must be for facilities in Ontario and must remain in Ontario - In order to be eligible, costs must be for procurement of goods and services through a transaction with a third-party that is at Arm's Length from the successful applicant. Any cost that is not incurred in this manner is not eligible   ### Funding Details - Successful applicants can receive up to **60%** of cost-share funding, to a maximum of **$150,000** per business - Eligible projects must be completed with equipment delivered and claims submitted by** March 25, 2022** for eligible expenses incurred on or after **November 19, 2021**. Recipients will have until **June 30, 2022** to have their equipment installed   ### Deadline Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Complete applications that meet all eligibility criteria will be considered on a **continuous basis while funding is available**. ## Similar posts [Canada Blog ](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs) In Canada ### [Canada Agricultural Partnership](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/cap?hsLang=en) The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) is a five-year federal-provincial-territorial initiative to strengthen the agriculture, agri-food, and... 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