The Canadian Dairy Commission has a long-standing commitment to supporting projects that align with its strategic objectives and promote innovation in the Canadian dairy sector.
The TIF supports short-term funding initiatives that address clearly defined objectives while remaining aligned with both industry priorities and CDC’s overarching strategic direction.
For more information about the CDC’s support for innovation and investment in the dairy sector, please contact: cdc.innovation.ccl@cdc-ccl.gc.ca
Targeted Investment Fund for Butter End-use Specifications
The Targeted Investment Fund (TIF) for butter end use specifications is administered by the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC).
The initiative supports short and medium-term projects that address specific challenges in the processing and further processing sectors, with a particular emphasis on developing butter tailored to meet the needs of the Canadian further processing sector.
While this initiative was originally inspired by consultations with bakery stakeholders, it also provides a broader opportunity to enhance industry knowledge about how the functional properties of butter can be diversified to better serve a wide range of end users.
The fund encourages collaboration among dairy processors, butter manufacturers, researchers, and dairy industry associations to drive innovation in formulation, processing techniques, and product performance.
The overall budget is up to $1 million from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027.