How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $10000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program?

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program is funded by Department of Agriculture, Government of Nova Scotia

What are Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program's eligibility criterias?

You must be a farm or Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community. For farms: be currently and properly registered under the Farm Registration Act and generate at least $30,000 in annual eligible gross commodity income. For farms: be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year.

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program

Last Update: July 22, 2025

NS, Canada

Funding to support the Agricultural sector in climate change

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $10,000
Up to 25% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Grant Providers

Department of Agriculture
Government of Nova Scotia

Program status

Closed

Overview of the Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program program

Get up to $10,000 to cover up to 25% of eligible expenses to accelerate the adoption of priority beneficial management practices, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant program is focused on supporting Mi'kmaq farms conducting agricultural activities within their specific communities. Additionally, farms across Nova Scotia that meet the eligibility requirements can apply.

Mi'kmaw communities in Nova Scotia engaged in farming activities.
Farms registered under the Farm Registration Act in Nova Scotia.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 3,750

Implementing energy efficiency measures in a greenhouse nursery in St John's

$ 3,000

Implementing sustainable soil management practices on a grain farm

$ 3,500

Developing a specific climate change adaptation plan for a fishery

$ 7,500

Installing solar panels to improve energy efficiency on a dairy farm

$ 2,500

Participating in climate change adaptation workshops for a vineyard

$ 3,000

Developing a climate change adaptation plan for a cooperative farm

Eligibility criteria of the Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's registration and income.

The applicant must be a farm or a Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community.
Farms must be currently and properly registered in the correct income category under the Farm Registration Act.
Farms must have generated an annual eligible gross commodity income of at least $30,000.
Applicants must be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year.

Who is eligible?

This program is specifically available to farms or Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community. For farms to apply, they must be properly registered under the Farm Registration Act within the correct income category, have generated an annual eligible gross commodity income of at least $30,000, and individuals must be at least 19 years old and actively farming during the program year.

Who is not eligible

This grant is specifically targeted towards farms and Mi'kmaq involved in agricultural activities. There are no additional specified exclusions available in the provided context beyond what is related to the eligibility criteria mentioned.

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include:

Costs associated with implementing priority beneficial management practices
Eligible costs for approved project activities
Other expenses outlined in the Program Guidelines

Eligibility criteria of the Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program program

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

Proven need for financial assistance to adopt beneficial management practices
Demonstrated capacity to implement and maintain the proposed beneficial management practices
Extent to which the proposed beneficial management practices contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and/or adapting to climate change impacts

How to apply to the Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program program

Review Program Guidelines

Download and carefully read the Program Guidelines available from the official website.
Ensure that your farming activities align with the program's objectives and requirements.

Verify Eligibility

Confirm that your farm meets the eligibility criteria such as registration under the Farm Registration Act and income threshold.
Gather necessary eligibility documentation for submission.

Gather Required Information

Prepare details concerning your farming operations, including financial statements and proof of income.
Document your proposed environmental practices and expected outcomes.

Complete Application Form

Obtain the application form through the Department of Agriculture Programs Division.
Fill out all sections of the application form with accurate information.
Attach all required documents as per the guidelines.

Submit Application

Review your application form for completeness and accuracy.
Submit the completed application and all supporting documents to the Department of Agriculture Programs Division before the deadline.
Applications can be submitted via mail, fax, or email as listed in the contact section.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The program supports the acceleration of implementing beneficial management practices, indicating that proposals focused on rapid execution may be favored.
It is crucial to review the Program Guidelines for any updates or new details as they become available.

Documents and links

Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program

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