Traceability Foundations Initiative Fundamentals

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Traceability Foundations Initiative

· 3-year Federal-Provincial cost share program under the Agri-flexibility funding program

· Funding to both sector organizations and value chains

· Support voluntary, industry-led information sharing networks that will enhance agri-food traceability

· Funds will be allocated based on applications being received and project evaluation criteria

· A total of $21.5M available for the program

· Provides up to 75 per cent cost-share funding to a maximum of $5 million

Eligibile Value Chains

Value Chain Partner means an individual business within an identified Value Chain with a specific role or responsibility in the production, movement, processing, storage, distribution or sale of product associated with the Value Chain.

Eligible Applicants:

At least 3 value chain partners within 2 or more of the following areas:
· Inputs
· Production
· Processing
· Distribution/Warehouse
· Retail

Lead Applicant:

Must have its head office located in Ontario, and operate within the province of Ontario

Eligible Sector Organizations

Sector Organization means a not-for-profit, incorporated association or other recognized legal entity that represents members in a sector.

Eligible Lead Applicants:

· Provincial organizations representing member-producers who are directly involved in Agriculture, Agri-food and Agri-based Activities

· Food and beverage industry organizations representing member processors who are directly involved in food processing Activities

Not Eligible:

· Organizations at a national level and non-Ontario based members of these organizations

· Partners who are not a fundamental part of the Value Chain

· Tobacco product producers/manufacturers

· Pet food facilities

· Health and/or nutrition supplement processors

· Fish farmers and processors

Benefits of TFI

· Enhance information sharing.

· Increase adoption and sustainability of voluntary traceability systems to national/international standards across a sector or along a value chain.

· Improve market access and substantiate product claims to generate economic benefits for participants.

· Increase capacity of industry to trace animals, agri-food products and their associated attributes.

· Increase the ability of sectors and value chains to implement emergency response (e.g. food recall) procedures when required.

Application Submission

A validated Premises Identification Number is mandatory for the Traceability Foundations Initiative

· Lead applicants require a validated Premises Identification Number with their application, if applicable

· All other participants require a validated Premises Identification Number with the signed copy of the Contribution Agreement for all project participants

Applications can be submitted:

Electronically to: TFI.omafra@ontario.ca

By fax to: 519-826-4332

By mail to:
Traceability Foundations Initiative
1 Stone Rd., West, 5th Floor
Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2

Application Intake period

9:00 am on August 8, 2011 until Sept 16, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. E.S.T.

Application Review Process

· Applications will be assessed according to evaluation criteria for the Traceability Foundations Initiative.

· Evaluation of applications are done on an individual basis and include the fit of the project with the priorities and objectives of Traceability Foundations Initiative.

· OMAFRA approval of projects will be based on selection criteria.

Timelines

1. Application received
2. Acknowledgment letter sent within 4 weeks
3. Application reviewed
4. Notification of Application Status (acceptance/declined) within 8 weeks
5. Contribution Agreement to follow for accepted applications
6. Sign back of Contribution Agreements within 3 weeks of receipt

For More Information

1. Attend one of the Education Sessions to learn more about Traceability Foundations Initiative

2. Please contact the Agriculture Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or email TFI.omafra@ontario.ca

3. OMAFRA staff is available to provide assistance to Applicants when developing their proposed project details and applications.