Government Grant
Ontario. Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | Grassroots Growth Initiative
The Ontario government is investing $1 million annually to promote locally grown food and support the economic growth and success of the province's agri-food sector. Up to $100,000 is available for marketing projects that encourages Ontarians to buy fresh, locally grown and made agri-food products.
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- Ontario. Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
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- Last updated 3 years ago
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Description
The Ontario government is investing $1 million annually to promote locally grown food and support the economic growth and success of the province's agri-food sector. Up to $100,000 is available for marketing projects that encourages Ontarians to buy fresh, locally grown and made agri-food products.
The objectives of the GGI are to:
- increase public engagement and support for agriculture, local food and rural development
- build youth leadership capacity and increase youth involvement in the agri-food sector
- enhance safety and risk management practices in the agri-food sector
- strengthen public trust and public knowledge about Ontario’s agri-food systems
- promotes agri-food and rural development outcomes