Food & Beverage Atlantic's Expert Implementation Fund Application Form 2025-2026

To apply for Food & Beverage Atlantic's Expert Implementation Fund 2025/2026 please complete the following application. 

Please complete the following application to be considered for Food & Beverage Atlantic’s Expert Implementation Fund 2025-2026.

This initiative will assist Atlantic Canadian food and beverage producers and manufacturers to identify and leverage support from industry experts to overcome operational barriers through the implementation of quick, impactful solutions focused on continued growth. 

Opportunity areas include the support of export capacity, training and market opportunities, supporting innovation and the creation of value-added products, adopting technology, and advancing digitalization along with tackling labour shortages and skills gap. 

All projects can only begin after April 1, 2025 and must be completed by February 28, 2026. This includes documentation such as proof of payment and a final report provided as part of this project.  

Acceptance into this program requires an assessment interview with a Food & Beverage Atlantic representative to determine program fit and stage of business.  Completing this application and/or attendance at the assessment interview does not guarantee approval of funding.  

Food and Beverage Atlantic will reimburse eligible expenses to a maximum of 75% for approved projects.  Taxes are not an eligible expense and are the responsibility of the applicant to pay.

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Company Information

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Company Name:*

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Full Mailling Address:*

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Province:*

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Phone:*

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Email:*

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Website:*

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What is your CRA business number? (This number is provided to ACOA for their internal tracking of industry trends and funding impact. It is kept completely confidential.)*

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Does your owner or majority shareholder (holding more than 50% of the shares) belong to one or more under-represented groups (check all that apply): *












Business Leader Information

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Business Leader Name:*

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Title:*

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Phone:*

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Email:*

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LinkedIn:

Project Leader Information

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Project Leader Name:*

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Title:*

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Phone:*

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Email:*

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LinkedIn:

Company Overview

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Full Business Description:*

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Years of Operation:*

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Number of Employees:*

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Markets Served Currently (ie: provinces, regions, countries):*

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Key Business Channels (ie: grocery, drug, ingredient supply, etc):*

Products

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Describe the products you offer and list your top selling SKUs:*

Sales Revenue

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2024:

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2023:

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Company Details

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What are the 3 biggest challenges facing your business?*

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What are the 3 most significant opportunities for your business?*

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Are you marketing direct to consumer?*



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Who is your target customer?*

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Who are your major competitors?*

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What are your competitive advantages?*

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What certifications do you currently have? (ex: food safety, organic, export, etc...)*

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If "other", please list here:*

Project Description

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Describe the proposed project you're seeking funding for: *

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What will the funding support? Please describe how in as much detail as possible. (eg: capital expansion, market development, innovation, digitization, sustainability, HR/labour management, automation, food safety, marketing, product development, other)*

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What challenge or opportunity does this project address for you?*

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What would be the potential additional sales or reduced costs as a result of this project?*

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Expected Project Costs:*

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Support Requested in Dollars (max 75% of costs):*

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Expected Project Timeline:*

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The date format is incorrect, please ensure the date format is YYYY-MM-DD

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Date Application Submitted:*

Thank you!

The vision of Food & Beverage Atlantic is a better tomorrow through food and beverage and the mission is to build a strong food and beverage community within Atlantic Canada. Programs such as the FBA Expert Implementation Fund 2025-2026 allow us to fulfill these goals.

The funding is coordinated by Food and Beverage Atlantic, a non-profit entity supporting food and beverage companies in Atlantic Canada, through funding support provided by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).  

You are required to inform Food & Beverage Atlantic of any assistance that will be or could be received from federal, provincial, or municipal sources in respect of this project. Total government assistance, including Food & Beverage Atlantic’s contribution, must not exceed 100% of total project costs.  

Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Food & Beverage Atlantic at admin@atlanticfood.ca. 

 

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