Agri-Food Innovation Fund Now Open to Northern Ontario Applicants

Northern Ontario agri-food producers now have a new chance to get funding. The SNAPP program—Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity—opened its latest intake on January 19, 2026. The federal government, through FedNor, supports this effort. It helps producers innovate, boost their work speed, and use clean technology.

Key Details of the SNAPP Program

• Funding Amounts:

  • Individual applicants may get up to $15,000 with a 50% cost-share. This amount is $5,000 more than before.
  • Groups of three or more businesses may get up to $25,000 at a 50% cost-share rate.

• Eligible Project Streams:

  1. Projects that create new products for a better market edge.
  2. Projects that use new technology or methods to work faster.
  3. Projects that bring clean technology to help the environment.

Background and Impact

SNAPP began in 2014 as a small test. It now helps small agri-food producers in Northern Ontario make better, added-value products. The Rural Agri-innovation Network in Sault Ste. Marie runs the program. Funding renewed in 2023 keeps the program active until at least 2026. This step supports long-term local innovation and sustainability.

Application Deadline

Proposals must be sent by March 13, 2026.

This program builds a strong, sustainable northern agriculture. It also drives innovation, boosts productivity, and protects the environment.

For more details or to apply, Northern Ontario agri-food businesses are encouraged to visit the Rural Agri-innovation Network or FedNor websites.

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