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Traceability Foundations Initiative Questions and AnswersQ1. What is the Traceability Foundations Initiative? A. The Traceability Foundations Initiative (TFI) is a $21.5 million, three-year joint Federal-Provincial funding program that provides up to 75 per cent cost-share funding to sector organizations and value chains to support voluntary, industry-led information sharing networks that will enhance agri-food traceability. Approved projects may be eligible for up to a maximum of $5 million in funding per project. Q2. Who can apply? A. Sector Organizations Sector Organization means a not-for-profit, incorporated association or other recognized legal entity that represents members in a sector. Value Chain Partners 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 a product associated with the Value Chain. For eligible and ineligible Sectors and Value Chains, please refer to the Guidebook. Q3. Where can I get an Application Guidebook and Application form for the Traceability Foundations Initiative? A. The Traceability Foundations Initiative Guidebook and Application forms can be obtained through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA):
The guidebook will answer your questions about: Who can apply;
The guidebook also provides project plan examples, a mock traceability exercise, performance measurement and information on how to register your premises with the Ontario Agri-Food Premises Registry. Q4. Is a validated Premises Identification Number a Traceability Foundations Initiative requirement? A. A validated Premises Identification Number is mandatory for the Traceability Foundations Initiative. The Premises Identification number will be required with the signed copy of the Contribution Agreement for all approved project participants. Registering a premises is free and can be obtained at www.ontarioppr.ca or by calling 1-855-697-7743 (MY PPR ID) Q5. Are there going to be education sessions offered so I can learn more? A. Yes, starting the week after the launch voluntary education sessions (plus Webex) will be offered. The first session will highlight general information about value chains, program details and demonstrate how to fill out the application. The second session will go into greater detail about project management, performance measures and guide to successful partnerships. Q6. Where can I get assistance in completing my application form? A. OMAFRA staff is available to provide assistance to Applicants in developing their proposed project details and applications. Please contact the Agriculture Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or email TFI.omafra@ontario.ca For more information:
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