Supporter Application - Small Scale Food Processor Association

Application for

Supporter member constituency

Your Name

Organization represented

Address

Phone

E-mail address

Website address

Types of support available through your organization, and criteria for access by small-scale food processors.

(Attach relevant brochures etc.)

Is your annual budget

under $100,000

over $100,000

The Supporter is a group, or individual, that includes: growers, large processors as mentors, linked associations, technical service providers, educational planners, economic development groups, and does not exclude any interested party.

SSFPA bylaws require that a member organization notify the board of directors in writing of the name of its delegate, who will be vested with the voting rights of the organization.

The list of voters for the Annual General Meeting will close following the board meeting prior to the AGM.

Annual membership fees are:

For budgets under $100,000: $75
For budgets of $100,000 and over: $100

PLEASE MAKE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO SSFPA

and mail with this application to:

Small Scale Food Processor Association (SSFPA)
2214 Sun Valley Drive
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6E8

For further information, contact:
info@ssfpa.net
1-866-547-7372

Recommendation Details

Accessing grants and funding opportunities is pivotal for the growth and sustenance of the small scale food processor industry. However, the scattered nature of available resources across multiple platforms may pose challenges for processors in identifying and accessing relevant funding. To alleviate these barriers and foster a conducive environment for industry growth, establishing a centralized depository website or platform may be beneficial for small scale food processors. This platform could serve as a comprehensive resource hub consolidating information on both internal programs offered by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food and external funding opportunities from various external program providers.

Recommendation One

Explore establishing a centralized grant and funding information platform. This platform could gather internal and external funding opportunities, provide access to resources, and promote community engagement. The platform could also foster collective empowerment, prosperity, and sustainability within the small scale food processor industry.