What this program offers

The Food Hub Program will support investments in regional infrastructure, equipment, and logistics capacity that connect local producers to markets and improve supply chain efficiency.

Program objectives

The Food Hub Program aims to:

• support the expansion of existing facilities, modernization, and/or establishment of food hubs that enhance the storage, aggregation, processing, and distribution of food
• support investments in regional infrastructure, equipment, and logistics capacity that connect local producers and enhance supply chain efficiency
• lower barriers to entry for small and medium-sized businesses and increase competition within regional food systems

Funding

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) may contribute up to $25 million per organization over the life of the program.

Contributions may be non-repayable when:

• a project contributes to benefits that accrue broadly rather than primarily to the recipient

Contributions may be repayable^{note 1} when:

• the recipient is a for-profit business, and
• the contribution is primarily intended to allow the recipient to generate profits or to increase the value of the organization

Cost-sharing

Contributions toward eligible costs will normally be shared between AAFC and you as follows:

• AAFC — a maximum of 50%
• You — a minimum of 50%

You may receive an additional 10% on the cost-share (AAFC a maximum of 60%; you a minimum of 40%) when the majority of your organization is owned or led^{note 2} by one or more of the following underrepresented groups:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Youth (Individuals aged 35 or younger)
• Women
• Visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities
• 2SLGBTQI+