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Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Support for Atlantic fisheries projects
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
The Atlantic Fisheries Fund is a contribution program that supports Canada’s fish and seafood sector in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. It funds innovation, infrastructure and science partnership projects, including new products and technologies, capital investments in new technologies or processes, and collaborations with academia and research institutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Innovation: research and development of new innovations, pilots and testing, activities to introduce innovations to market, and initiatives supporting partnerships or networks that help innovation activities in the sector.
- Infrastructure: adapting or adopting new technologies, processes or equipment to improve the effectiveness, quality and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector, including training associated with adoption.
- Science partnerships: science activities in support of sustainable harvesting, processing and aquaculture technologies, research on the impacts of ecosystem shifts on fish stocks, distributions and the commercial fishery, and initiatives supporting partnerships or networks that help scientific activities in the sector.
Documents Needed
- Application for financial assistance form.
- The appropriate proposal.
- All supporting documents.
- Relevant supplier quotes.
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Atlantic Canada-based Indigenous groups.
- Atlantic Canada-based commercial enterprises, including fishers, aquaculturists and seafood processors.
- Atlantic Canada-based universities and academics.
- Atlantic Canada-based industry associations and other non-profits.
- Atlantic Canada-based other organizations, such as research institutions and provincial crown corporations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- HST/GST you are eligible to receive as an input tax credit from the Canada Revenue Agency is not reimbursed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Nova Scotia.
- New Brunswick.
- Prince Edward Island.
Selection criteria
- Projects may be prioritized when they meet and align with regional priorities.
- Projects may be prioritized when they are identified by participating provinces as key strategic projects.
How to apply
- Download and save the PDF form to your computer before filling it out.
- Provide a completed application, the appropriate proposal and all supporting documents in both paper and electronic format on a memory stick.
- Submit the package by mail or courier to Atlantic Fisheries Fund - Polaris - P430, PO Box 1006, 1 Challenger Dr, Dartmouth NS B2Y 4A2.
- Wait for acknowledgement of receipt within 5 business days.
Processing and Agreement
- Your application form and project proposal will be reviewed to make sure they meet eligibility and other requirements for funding.
- Additional information or clarification may be required during the due diligence process as the program officer reviews the information provided.
- You’ll be contacted to develop a contribution agreement if the project meets the program's requirements and is approved for funding.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships fundingFunding for Atlantic fish and seafood sector projects
- Atlantic Fisheries Fund — InnovationSupports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
- Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science PartnershipsHelps Canada’s fish and seafood sector transition
Frequently Asked Questions about the Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure Program
What is the Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure?
The Atlantic Fisheries Fund is a contribution program that supports Canada’s fish and seafood sector in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. It funds innovation, infrastructure and science partnership projects, including new products and technologies, capital investments in new technologies or processes, and collaborations with academia and research institutions.
How much funding can be received?
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure program?
To be eligible for the Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure program, you must:
Must reside in a participating province.
Must be active in or support fish and seafood harvesting, processing or aquaculture.
Must demonstrate maximum economic benefits for the Atlantic Region.
What expenses are eligible under Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure?
Innovation: research and development of new innovations, pilots and testing, activities to introduce innovations to market, and initiatives supporting partnerships or networks that help innovation activities in the sector.
Infrastructure: adapting or adopting new technologies, processes or equipment to improve the effectiveness, quality and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector, including training associated with adoption.
Science partnerships: science activities in support of sustainable harvesting, processing and aquaculture technologies, research on the impacts of ecosystem shifts on fish stocks, distributions and the commercial fishery, and initiatives supporting partnerships or networks that help scientific activities in the sector.
Who can I contact for more information about the Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure?
You can contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) by email at RegionalAFF-FPARegional@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or by phone at 1-844-795-9718.
Where is the Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure available?
The Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.