Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP)

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL MARCH 18, 2026, at 11:59pm EDT

The Sustainable Growth and Adoption Program (SGAP) invites southern Ontario food and agri-food tech businesses to lead projects that accelerate sustainable growth through the adoption and integration of clean technologies, practices, and process enhancements into their operations. Recipients will receive up to $100,000 in non-repayable matching contributions.

About the program How to apply

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We’re looking for food- and agri-tech businesses in southern Ontario ready to decarbonize their operations through the adoption of sustainable solutions. If that’s your business, tell us about it.

What is the SGAP?

SGAP offers non-repayable funding to later-stage food and agri-food tech businesses for projects that enable clean growth, expansion, modernization, and sustainability enhancements in their operations. The objective of the program is to promote sustainability across the value chains by de-risking the adoption of clean technologies and the integration of sustainable practices. Direct support will be provided to companies adopting new technologies or adapting current operations to become greener and more sustainable.

Non-repayable, project-based contributions from $40,000 to $100,000 are available per eligible project. Projects must meet the growth and adoption needs of the applicant by supporting one or both of the following:

The integration of proven clean technologies into operations; and/or
The implementation of sustainability enhancement activities to assess possible modifications to current operations.

Funding is only available for projects involving eligible applicants and eligible Sustainability Project Partners. It can be used to cover advisory services, operational assessments, equipment acquisition, employee labour, and other costs directly related to the project.

SGAP is supported by a $5.95-million Government of Canada investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Read the program launch announcement here.

Project eligibility

Eligible applicants must be:

For-profit private sector enterprise or not-for-profits corporations ready to:
- Adopt proven clean technologies from an eligible Sustainability Project Partner and/or;
- Engage an eligible Sustainability Project Partner for sustainability enhancement projects.
Operating in the food and agri-food technology sectors
Generating a minimum of $200,000 in annual revenues (unless a not-for-profit)
Incorporated in Canada and located in southern Ontario; and
Able to procure 60% match of the project costs, up to $150,000.

Sustainability Project Partner must be:

A for-profit private sector enterprise or a not-for-profit corporation able to:
- Offer a proven clean technology or consultation service that reduces the applicant’s carbon footprint and accelerates their transition to net zero; and
Provide a Statement of Work (SOW).

Timeline

January 28, 2026 – Intake opens
March 18, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT – Application deadline
June 2026 – Notification of awarded and declined applications

Please see the Program Guide in the Application Toolkit for a full list of eligibility criteria.

Application process

How do I apply?

Applications will be accepted beginning January 28, 2026, in a single-phase process. To apply, please complete the Application Workbook and Budget Workbook Templates found in the Application Toolkit. Completed documents should be submitted using the SGAP Intake Form.

Email, mail, in-person, and facsimile (fax) submissions will not be accepted. Applications must be received by the submission deadline to be considered for funding. Please reference the SGAP Program Guide while completing your application.

Only successful applications will result in financing and move towards negotiating a Contribution Agreement.