Casa Bonita Foods, Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Scarborough, ON · grants and contributions register · Scarborough North

Casa Bonita Foods, Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 17 agreements; $1.3M value; 5 departments; 11 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-1061HXK0F0 · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Casa Bonita Foods, Inc.: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/casa-bonita-foods-inc/

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17agreements
$1.3Mvalue
5departments
11programs

Largest agreements

1000520$720Kvalue2021start2022end

Casa Bonita Foods is undertaking an expansion to pursue opportunities in the agri-food sector.

4755620200520$177Kvalue2020start2021end

To support southern Ontario Community Futures Development Corporations in the provision of Canada Emergency Business Account-like loan support to businesses and organizations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

High efficiency grain drying$96.0Kvalue2021start2024end

The objective of this project is to purchase and install new energy efficient grain drying equipment.

Private Label Customers in the United States$46.8Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of this project is for Casa Bonita Foods Inc., a processor of corn products (corn tortillas, corn tortilla chips, and taco shells), to obtain the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Non-GMO Certifications for the first time at their new Calgary facility to help them expand their target market and increase their sales in the United States (U.S.)

Private Label Customers in the United States$46.8Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of this project is for Casa Bonita Foods Inc., a processor of corn products (corn tortillas, corn tortilla chips, and taco shells), to obtain the British Retail Consortium

COVID-19 Safety Retrofitting and Processing and Packaging Capacity Expansion$43.8Kvalue2020start2021end

The objective of this project are activities associated with adjustments made, as a result of COVID-19, to existing plants to implement added public health protocols and requirements and adapt production processes for the health and safety of workers and their families.

YEP - Food Technologist$39.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The YEP Food Technologist will help the company developing the techniques and processes to manufacture high protein snacks made with cricket flour; as well as the quality control processes. The company will provide training in BRC as well as in novel food ingredient development program. The goal is to enable the new R&D hire to become a senior member of the company, overseeing activities in product development and quality control.

Casa Bonita Foods, Inc.-2021-2022-970619$27.0Kvalue2021start2021end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

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Casa Bonita Foods, Inc.-2025-2026-1032127$24.0Kvalue2025start2025end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

Casa Bonita Foods, Inc.-2022-2023-997248$20.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The purpose of this CanExport SMEs agreement is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for activities related to export market development that are part of an export business case for a specific target market, particularly where activities are targeting departmental priority markets and sectors.

FR-37039$15.0Kvalue2024start–end

Develop digital adoption plan

Work Experience$14.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of this project is to provide a youth with some work experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

Work Experience$12.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The objective of this project is to provide a youth with some work experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

CSJ 2021 - Casa Bonita Foods, Inc. (Scarborough--Guildwood)$8.6Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2022 - Casa Bonita Foods, Inc. (Scarborough--Guildwood)$4.2Kvalue2022start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2023 - Casa Bonita Foods, Inc. (Scarborough--Guildwood)$2.2Kvalue2023start2023end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Alberta Manufacturing Expansion$2.0Kvalue2023start2023end

The expected outcomes of CSJ are: .• Youth are employed, in training or education, or in further employment services and interventions..

Departments

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario2agreements$897Kvalue2programs
  • Jobs and Growth Fund
  • Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) – Direct

All grants from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada6agreements$259Kvalue4programs
  • Agricultural Clean Technology
  • AgriAssurance Program : Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)
  • Emergency Processing Fund
  • Youth Employment and Skills Program

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

National Research Council Canada4agreements$110Kvalue3programs
  • CanExport SME
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SMEs

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada4agreements$16.9Kvalue1programs
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$15.0Kvalue1programs
  • Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream

All grants from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Years

20251agreements$24.0Kvalue1programs
  • CanExport SME
20241agreements$15.0Kvalue1programs
  • Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream
20232agreements$4.2Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20225agreements$132Kvalue4programs
  • AgriAssurance Program : Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)
  • CanExport SME
  • Youth Employment and Skills Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20216agreements$903Kvalue6programs
  • Jobs and Growth Fund
  • Agricultural Clean Technology
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • CanExport SMEs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20202agreements$221Kvalue2programs
  • Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) – Direct
  • Emergency Processing Fund

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.