Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships

• The applicant must be based in Atlantic Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island).
• Eligible applicants include Indigenous groups, commercial enterprises (such as fishers, aquaculturists, and seafood processors), universities and academics, industry associations, non-profits, and other organizations (such as research institutions and provincial crown corporations).
• The applicant must be active in or support activities related to fish and seafood harvesting, processing, or aquaculture sectors.
• The applicant must demonstrate that the project will provide maximum economic benefits to the Atlantic Region.

Who is eligible?

• Indigenous groups based in Atlantic Canada
• Commercial enterprises such as fishers, aquaculturists, and seafood processors
• Universities and academic institutions
• Industry associations and other non-profit organizations
• Research institutions and provincial crown corporations

Eligible expenses

• Incremental salaries and wages directly related to project activities.
• Purchase or lease of new equipment and materials essential for project implementation.
• Training costs associated with the adoption of new technologies, processes, or equipment.
• Consulting or subcontracting fees for research, technical support, or expertise necessary for the project.
• Travel expenses directly related to carrying out the project.
• Costs associated with obtaining regulatory approvals for the project, if applicable.

Eligible geographic areas

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Prince Edward Island

• Completeness, clarity, and conciseness of the project proposal.
• Demonstrated management and technical capability to undertake and successfully complete the project.
• Quality and originality of the proposed research and its anticipated results.
• Feasibility and reasonableness of project costs and financing plan, including leveraging other sources of investment.
• Contribution to improved understanding of, or capacity to adapt to, ecosystem shifts and their impact on the commercial fishery.

• Applicants must submit both paper and electronic versions of their proposals; email submissions are not accepted.
• Each stand-alone project requires a separate proposal submission, even if projects are complementary.
• Proposals must not exceed 200 pages in total, with the main body limited to 100 pages and appendices to 100 pages.
• Applicants may be asked for additional clarification or documents during the review process, and projects may be reviewed by external experts as part of due diligence.