Up to $50,000 for Third-Party Certifications 

The AgriAssurance: Small and Medium Enterprises program offers government funding for Canadian agriculture, agri-products and agri-food businesses (including fish and seafood) of up to 50% to a maximum of $50,000 to achieve third-party certifications that lead to sales in a foreign market. Applicants must be prepared to export, have 250 or fewer employees, and be generating less than $50 million in annual revenue.  Eligible expenditures include:

• Consulting, and contracted services
• Hiring new employees
• Travel and accommodation
• Salaries and benefits
• Product-related training for potential buyers
• Translation and interpretation services

Funding is provided only for activities that lead to the achievement of a first-time certification specifically required to access a targeted foreign market.