Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
NS, Canada
Funding to support the Agricultural sector in climate change
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|maxCount
- grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateAugust 15, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateSeptember 15, 2023
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Nova Scotia
- Department of Agriculture
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed
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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.
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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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 3,000
Implementing sustainable soil management practices on a grain farm
$ 3,500
Developing a specific climate change adaptation plan for a fishery
$ 3,750
Implementing energy efficiency measures in a greenhouse nursery in St John's
$ 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
grant_single_labels|admissibility
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|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
grant_single_labels|criteria
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
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grant_single_labels|otherInfo
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.
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