Agriculture Awareness Program

Who is eligible?

Eligible recipients for the Agriculture Awareness Sub-Program include Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups, agriculture producers, agriculture industry organizations, associations, agri-businesses, agri-processors, and non-profit organizations with official registration numbers. Projects should focus on increasing awareness and understanding of agriculture, involving educational activities that are inclusive of underrepresented groups such as newcomers, women, and individuals with disabilities among others.

Who is not eligible

This grant has specific exclusions for certain activities and operations. The restrictions focus on excluding projects that do not align with the main objectives of promoting agriculture awareness and public trust.

• Provincial branding activities.
• Certificate or post-secondary education scholarships/bursaries.
• Activities that solely promote private or corporate interests.
• Research activities.
• Fundraising activities.
• BRM (Business Risk Management) type activities.
• Normal and on-going operating and maintenance activities.
• Activities related to aquaponic food production, aquaculture, seaweed, fish, and seafood production and processing (except international marketing and traceability activities for fish and seafood).
• Activities which provide tax credits or rebates.
• Development and enforcement of regulations.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers expenses aimed at promoting agriculture awareness and linking industry with the community.

• Development and coordination of promotional events and campaigns.
• Development and delivery of resources, programming, and communication materials.
• Development and delivery of training activities that increase agriculture awareness, education, or literacy.
• Activities linking industry with schools and the general public to promote agriculture.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant appears to be specific to Prince Edward Island (PEI) as it aims to raise awareness and promote public trust in agriculture on PEI.

• Organizations operating within Prince Edward Island (PEI).

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Funding is provided on a cost-shared basis, covering 50% of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $10,000.
• Recipients must maintain accurate records of all expenses and provide a summarized claim form with paid invoices upon project completion.
• A final project report is required, detailing the project's results in relation to its objectives.
• Projects promoting public trust in agriculture may qualify for additional funding under the Sustainable CAP.
• Regional collaboration projects that benefit more than one Atlantic province may be eligible for regional funding.
• Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis based on merit and impact.
• Recipients are responsible for any costs incurred if the project is not approved.
• Projects must adhere to the defined timeframe as per the funding agreement.
• Funding is subject to availability and may be allocated below the maximum contribution rate.
• Public trust projects are emphasized and could receive supplementary funding if linked to sustainable outcomes.