Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Last Update: January 24, 2025
NS, Canada
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $32,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : September 30, 2024
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Grant Providers
- Department of Agriculture
- Government of Nova Scotia
Status
Closed
Overview of the Limestone Trucking Assistance Program program
Get up to $32,000 to cover up to 80% of eligible expenses to defray the cost of trucking limestone, to improve production efficiencies and to neutralize the acidity of the soil on agricultural land.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant is specifically available to farms and agriculture industry associations operating in Nova Scotia, as determined by the limestone trucking assistance program guidelines.
- Farms and agriculture industry associations based in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 22,000
Self-haul limestone to enhance soil productivity at Sunnyside Farm
$ 27,200
Transport calcitic limestone to optimize soil conditions at Maple Leaf Agricultural
$ 20,960
Transport limestone to neutralize soil acidity at Green Valley Farms
$ 28,480
Transport 220 tonnes of calcitic limestone for soil treatment at Riverside Organic Farm
$ 16,960
Purchase and transport limestone to enhance soil quality at Happy Acres Cooperative
$ 25,400
Acquisition and delivery of dolomitic limestone to improve soil health at Prairie Bloom Cooperative
Eligibility criteria of the Limestone Trucking Assistance Program program
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the type of applicant and their operational requirements.
- The applicant must be a farm with a current Farm Registration.
- The applicant must be at least 19 years of age.
- The farm must have a current soil analysis or Nutrient Management Plan at the time of application, which should be conducted within the last three years.
- If the applicant is an Agriculture Industry Association, it must represent identifiable Nova Scotia agriculture & agri-food products.
- The Agriculture Industry Association must demonstrate a not-for-profit status.
Who is eligible?
The Limestone Trucking Assistance Program is open to specific eligible applicants in Nova Scotia, including individual farm operators and agricultural industry associations. These entities must meet certain criteria to qualify for assistance in funding the transportation of limestone.
- Individual farm operators who are at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year
- Possess a soil analysis lab report or Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) from within the last three years supporting a requirement for limestone
- Properly registered in the correct income category under the Farm Registration Act
- Agriculture industry associations that demonstrate not-for-profit status
- Represent identifiable Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food products
Who is not eligible
Although the guidelines do not explicitly mention types of companies that are not eligible, it is noted that certain general requirements must be met for eligibility.
- Applicant must be actively farming in the program year.
- Applicant must submit a soil analysis lab report or a Nutrient Management Plan.
- Applicant must be properly registered under the Farm Registration Act.
- Agriculture Industry Associations must demonstrate not-for-profit status.
Eligible expenses
This grant focuses on supporting the transportation of limestone to Nova Scotia farms, aiding them in managing soil acidity levels for improved agricultural production. The eligible activities primarily involve logistics and transportation solutions tailored to farming needs.
- Trucking limestone to agricultural lands in Nova Scotia.
Eligible geographic areas
The grant covers expenses to assist in reducing the cost of transporting limestone for agricultural purposes.
- Trucking expenses for transporting limestone to the farm.
Eligibility criteria of the Limestone Trucking Assistance Program program
For this grant, evaluation and selection criteria are determined and processed by the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture (NSDA). They may carry out a review and evaluation of projects for audit, analysis, and program development purposes.
- Review and evaluation of projects by NSDA or designated parties
- Assessment may be conducted prior to project start, during, or upon completion
- Applicants may be required to complete an evaluation survey
- NSDA reserves the right to deny applications based on misrepresentation or non-conformance to the program spirit
How to apply to the Limestone Trucking Assistance Program program
1
Preparation
Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements, including having a current Farm Registration and a recent soil analysis or Nutrient Management Plan.
2
Download Documents
- Obtain the Program Guidelines to understand detailed eligibility and application requirements.
- Download the Limestone Trucking Application Form and the relevant Program Funding Registration Form (either for farm applicants or industry organization applicants).
3
Complete Application Forms
- Fill out the Limestone Trucking Application Form, ensuring all details are accurate and complete.
- Complete the appropriate Program Funding Registration (PFR) Form.
4
Assemble Required Documents
Gather all the necessary documents, including your current soil analysis or Nutrient Management Plan.
5
Submission
- Submit the completed application form and all required documents to the Programs Division office at 74 Research Dr., Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2.
- Applications can be submitted via mail, fax to 902-893-7579, or email to prm@novascotia.ca.
6
Confirmation
Ensure you receive confirmation of receipt of your application from the Programs Division.
Additional information
Additional miscellaneous information includes details about authority, evaluation, audit processes, and confidentiality terms.
- The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture (NSDA) has the authority to deny an application if there is evidence of misrepresentation of pertinent information or non-conformance with the program's spirit.
- Project review and evaluation may be conducted by NSDA, Government of Canada, or other chosen parties for audit, analysis, evaluation, and determining financial assistance.
- The review and evaluation process can occur before project commencement, during work, or upon project completion, and applicants may need to complete an evaluation survey for their final claim.
- Applicant's name and support amount received will be public information disseminated by NSDA.
- NSDA may share applicant information with other public bodies or law-enforcement agencies in Canada for investigation purposes related to law-enforcement proceedings.
- Any other information provided will be subject to the confidentiality and disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Contact Department of Agriculture
prm@novascotia.ca
902-893-6377
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