NAICS Industry group 3115 · in Food manufacturing
Federal grants for dairy product manufacturing
Programs that fund recipients the department coded with this industry. Departments record an industry code on about one agreement in ten, mostly business programs, so this is a guide to which programs fund businesses like yours, not a full count.
- Total value
- $517M
- Agreements
- 382
- To named organizations
- 359
- $494M
- To individuals or unnamed
- 23
- $23.5M; never named here
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
Programs that fund this industry
The programs that put the most money here.
| Program | Department | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 4 | $184M |
| Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF) | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 75 | $159M |
| Dairy Processing Investment Fund | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 83 | $68.2M |
| Supply Management Processing Investment Fund | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 15 | $53.7M |
| Business Development Program | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 3 | $13M |
| Business Scale-Up | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $10M |
| Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $6.5M |
| Agricultural Clean Technology | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 5 | $4.6M |
| AgriScience Program - Project Component | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 1 | $3.3M |
| Emergency Processing Fund | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 10 | $1.6M |
| REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 11 | $1.5M |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms | National Research Council Canada | 18 | $1.5M |
| AgriInnovate Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 1 | $1.4M |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 4 | $1M |
| Youth Employment and Skills Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 82 | $997K |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 2 | $956K |
| Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSUP) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $900K |
| REGI - Business Scale-Up and Prod (Jobs and Growth) | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 2 | $700K |
| Women Entrepreneurship Fund | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 6 | $574K |
| REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 1 | $563K |
| Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) – For Profit | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $500K |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Program | Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | 1 | $500K |
| AgriMarketing Program: National Industry Association | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 2 | $428K |
| Federal Economic Development Department for Ontario | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 3 | $327K |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program | National Research Council Canada | 5 | $262K |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agropur Cooperative | 7 | $106M |
| Vitalus Nutrition Inc. | 3 | $79.1M |
| Lactalis Canada Inc. | 11 | $29.1M |
| Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited | 4 | $18.7M |
| Mariposa Dairy Ltd. | 7 | $17.9M |
| The Real Dairy Company of Newfoundland Ltd. | 3 | $13M |
| Amalgamated Dairies Limited | 4 | $11.5M |
| Quality Cheese Inc. | 2 | $10.7M |
| The Minute Maid Company Canada Inc. | 1 | $10M |
| Punjab Milk Foods Inc. | 1 | $10M |
| Fromagerie Coopérative Saint-Albert Inc. | 1 | $8.4M |
| Ontario Impex of Canada Inc. | 1 | $8.3M |
| 9329-8800 Québec Inc. | 1 | $7.5M |
| Saputo Limited Food | 1 | $7M |
| Prabu Foods Inc. | 1 | $5.8M |
| Burnbrae Farms Limited | 2 | $5.7M |
| Fromagerie Bergeron inc. | 7 | $5.5M |
| Arla Foods Inc. | 4 | $5.4M |
| Nestle Canada Inc. | 2 | $5.3M |
| 7608187 Canada Inc. | 2 | $5.2M |
| Laiterie de Coaticook Limitée | 2 | $5.1M |
| Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. and Saputo Foods Limited | 1 | $5M |
| 1203212 B.C. Ltd and Canadian Cultured Dairy Inc. | 2 | $4.9M |
| Laiterie de l'Outaouais inc. | 3 | $4.8M |
| Fromage la Chaudière Inc. | 1 | $4.8M |
Plus 23 agreements ($23.5M) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | $30K |
| 2010 | 4 | $366K |
| 2016 | 30 | $37.7M |
| 2017 | 11 | $7.2M |
| 2018 | 24 | $21.2M |
| 2019 | 32 | $8.1M |
| 2020 | 68 | $13.5M |
| 2021 | 48 | $5.6M |
| 2022 | 36 | $57.5M |
| 2023 | 28 | $113M |
| 2024 | 43 | $93.4M |
| 2025 | 33 | $38.5M |
| 2026 | 24 | $121M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 338 | $492M |
| Not stated by the department | 24 | $16.2M |
| Individuals and sole proprietorships | 4 | $6.8M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 16 | $2.7M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 4447078 Nova Scotia Limited | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Fridge Expansion and Automated WashingContribution | $35,800 |
| Jun 2026 | I-Nov Pak Inc and I-Nov Concept Inc. | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Addition of UHT Process - I Nov Park Inc.Contribution | $750,000 |
| May 2026 | Twin Peaks Creamery Ltd. | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramContribution | $8,750 |
| May 2026 | Laiterie Laroche inc. | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramContribution | $7,500 |
| May 2026 | 9105-7380 Québec Inc. | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramContribution | $14,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1203212 B.C. Ltd and Canadian Cultured Dairy Inc. | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Improved Productivity Through Automation and New EquipmentContribution | $2,450,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Lost & Found Ice Cream Inc. | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Production Capacity Enhancement ProjectContribution | $49,600 |
| Apr 2026 | Agropur Cooperative | Dairy Innovation and Investment FundAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Contribution | $18,000,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Agropur Cooperative | Dairy Innovation and Investment FundAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Investing in Canada’s Dairy Future: Agropur’s Advanced Processing Capabilities at the Beauceville, Québec Processing PlantContribution | $75,000,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese Ltd | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Washed Rind Cheese Curing AutomationContribution | $691,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Mariposa Dairy Ltd. | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | New Automation & Cow Cheese Production for Improved Productivity and ProfitabilityContribution | $4,182,300 |
| Mar 2026 | Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd. And Organic Meadow Limited Partnership | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Boosting Productivity and Automation for Sustainable Growth at Organic MeadowContribution | $630,300 |
| Mar 2026 | 9015-4931 Québec Inc. (Fromagerie La Vache à Maillotte) | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Reverse Osmosis and Packaging ProjectContribution | $1,029,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Ferme laitière 3-J Inc. (Fromagerie au Pays des Bleuets) | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Diversification and automation of operationsContribution | $82,300 |
| Mar 2026 | Elite Dairy Ltd. | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Advanced Upgrades in Processing and Packaging Equipment and AutomationContribution | $3,321,300 |
| Mar 2026 | 9113-0476 Québec inc. | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Production Optimization at Boivin Cheese FactoryContribution | $3,064,200 |
| Mar 2026 | Portuguese Cheese Company Limited | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Production Efficiency Improvement by Process Technology UpgradesContribution | $270,500 |
| Feb 2026 | 9123-5648 Québec Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | ARP - Development of a cooking tool.Contribution | $25,000 |
| Feb 2026 | Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Cheese Plant ExpansionContribution | $1,698,900 |
| Feb 2026 | Burnbrae Farms Limited | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Burnbrae Farms Winnipeg AutomationContribution | $2,848,400 |
| Feb 2026 | Fromagerie Bergeron inc. | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Automation and increased production capacityContribution | $1,269,000 |
| Jan 2026 | Newfoundland and Labrador Dairy Co-operative | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Central Dairies & Processing EfficiencyContribution | $3,409,400 |
| Jan 2026 | ADM Dairy Inc. | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Increasing Paneer, Yogurt, Ghee, and Whipped Butter ProductionContribution | $892,100 |
| Dec 2025 | Empire Cheese Co-operative | Supply Management Processing Investment Fund (SMPIF)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Upgrades and Expansion to Improve Productivity, Capacity, and SustainabilityContribution | $570,900 |
| Dec 2025 | Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. | Agricultural Clean TechnologyAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Heat recovery to improve energy efficiencyContribution | $2,000,000 |