The ICP program replaces two earlier programs - the Innovation and Research component of the original CDI program, which was administered by the Co-operatives Secretariat from 2003-2009; and the Agricultural Co-operative Development Initiative (Ag-CDI), which operated in two phases between 2006 and 2009 and was co-managed by the two national co-op associations.
The ICP offers funding contributions to co-ops that:
use innovative ways to address challenges in agriculture, or in rural and northern development
offer innovative goods or services, or use innovative technology
build the capacity and sustainability of the co-op sector as a whole.
Contributions range from $5,000 to $75,000 and are available to support the following types of activities:
Feasibility studies and business plans
Member education and development
Governance & board training
Co-op management training and development
Development of co-op legal structure, by-laws and policies
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ICP PROJECTS WHICH RECEIVED FUNDING IN 2011-2012. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ICP PROJECTS WHICH RECEIVED FUNDING IN 2010-2011. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ICP PROJECTS WHICH RECEIVED FUNDING IN 2009-2010.
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER THE PREVIOUS CDI PROGRAM (2003-2008)
Visit the CDI website for full program details and application forms. Potential applicants are also advised to contact the ICP project officers to discuss project ideas before submitting an application - see contact information on the site.
The ICP program replaces two earlier programs - the Innovation and Research component of the original CDI program, which was administered by the Co-operatives Secretariat from 2003-2009; and the Agricultural Co-operative Development Initiative (Ag-CDI), which operated in two phases between 2006 and 2009 and was co-managed by the two national co-op associations. 
The ICP offers funding contributions to co-ops that:
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