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Northern Ontario maple producers eligible for funds to grow their business

Intake for the Advancing Northern Maple program open from Nov. 18 to Feb. 28
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The purpose of the program is to enable producers to increase production, grow markets, adopt new technology and create innovative maple products. (File photo)

Program intake for the Advancing Northern Maple program is fast approaching. 

From Nov. 18 to Feb. 28, eligible applicants will be able to submit proposals for projects that will expand the maple sector in Northern Ontario. 

The Advancing Northern Maple Program operates in partnership with the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), a division of Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC), the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association (OMSPA), Algoma Maple Syrup Producers Association, and Algonquin Maple Syrup Producers Association. 

The purpose of the program is to enable producers to increase production, grow markets, adopt new technology and create innovative maple products. 

Anyone interested in growing their business to serve domestic and foreign markets, investing in new technology or to accessing capital for expansion is encouraged to participate. 

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The project will also launch the Advancing Northern Maple Fund, which will give producers a chance to access funds to increase productivity and create new products. 

Eligible applicants must have at least one component of their business located in Northern Ontario. Both startup and existing businesses are eligible. 

Projects must fall within one of two streams: new product/product development or productivity enhancement and scaleup. 

Program assistance is up to $20,000 at 50 per cent cost share towards the purchase of various equipment and tech upgrades. 

All projects approved under intake one must be completed before June 30, 2021.