Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agricultural Producers)

The eligibility criteria for this grant pertain to specific groups which can apply under the Applied Research Sub-Program and Agriculture Technology Advancement Sub-Program.

• Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
• Agricultural producers
• Small to medium-sized agri-businesses
• Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations
• Public, private and academic research bodies
• Municipal and provincial governments
• Others as approved by the respective Review Committee

Who is eligible?

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Who is not eligible

Certain types of activities and expenses are not eligible for funding under the grant. Specifically, the grant excludes activities related to aquaponic food production, aquaculture, seaweed, fish and seafood production and processing, among others.

• Non-arms-length transactions
• Academic institution overhead fees
• BRM-type activities
• Normal and on-going operating and maintenance activities
• Activities that do not provide a direct benefit to the Sector
• Activities related to aquaponic food production, or to 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

Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant.

• Variety and/or crop research trials including yield evaluations, climatic suitability analysis, pest resistance, and pollination improvements
• Crop and livestock development research for on-farm diversification
• Crop and livestock research supporting commercialization of new agri-based products
• Pest management research to evaluate control measures and quantify specific pest problems
• Research addressing climate change challenges related to crop and livestock
• Short-to-medium term projects filling scientific knowledge gaps or targeting new clean technology opportunities
• Information sharing and/or knowledge transfer activities
• Salaries
• Consulting fees
• Equipment rental
• Monitoring equipment
• Project-related travel (e.g., plot visits)
• Materials and supplies
• Analytical laboratory fees
• Administration costs

Yes, the grant application process involves an evaluation and selection based on merit and impact as well as eligibility criteria. The review of applications also considers the timely submission and the availability of funds.

• Eligibility criteria must be met by the recipients.
• Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Applications are evaluated based on merit and impact.
• Projects are funded until allocated funds are exhausted for the year.
• Applications must include all required documents and information.
• Public trust enhancement might contribute to additional funding.
• Regional benefits may make a project eligible for regional funding.
• Complete applications must be submitted to the Department of Agriculture.
• Approved projects must maintain accurate expense records and submit required reports.
• Assessment may lead to funding below maximum contribution rates depending on funding availability.

This grant provides funding under the Sustainable CAP framework, with specific eligibility and funding limits for different recipient groups and project types.

• All projects must include an information sharing or knowledge transfer component.
• Funding is available until funds are fully allocated within the year.
• Applications will be assessed on a first-come, first-serve basis and evaluated for merit and impact.
• Recipients must maintain accurate records and submit detailed reports upon project completion.
• Projects may be funded below the maximum contribution rate based on assessment and funding availability.
• Additional funding may be available for projects with demonstrable links to increasing public trust.
• Regional collaboration projects benefiting more than one Atlantic province may be eligible for regional funding.