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Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Limestone trucking cost support for farms
Funding available
$ 32,000
Deadline
September 30, 2024
Opened April 1, 2024
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 80% of eligible trucking costs for limestone, to a maximum of $32,000. It supports Nova Scotia farms and eligible agricultural organizations with soil amendments that help neutralize soil acidity and improve production efficiency.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 32,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Limestone delivered by a trucking company
- Self-haul of limestone
Documents Needed
- Current soil analysis lab report or Nutrient Management Plan
- Documentation demonstrating not-for-profit status
- Program Funding Registration form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Farms
- Mi’kmaq conducting farming activities in Mi’kmaw communities
- Agricultural industry associations including Community Pastures
Eligible expenses
- Transportation costs of dolomitic and calcitic limestone
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase of limestone
- Administrative or general overhead
- Operating expenses and existing staff wages or salaries
- Small hand tools
- HST
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
How to apply
- Submit a complete application by July 31, 2026.
- Applicants new to Programs since 2023 must complete the Program Funding Registration form.
- Returning applicants must update the form as needed with any changes to business information including contact information, structure, commodities, environmental farm plan and Premise ID.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Department of Agriculture as they are received.
- Approved applicants receive a Letter of Agreement outlining the funding and conditions.
- The applicant must review, sign, and return the Letter of Agreement within 30 days.
- After the signed agreement is received, a claim form is sent for reimbursement.
- Projects may be reviewed or audited before, during, or after completion.
Additional information
- An applicant may only complete one application for this program per year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Limestone Trucking Assistance Program Program
What is the Limestone Trucking Assistance Program?
This program provides up to 80% of eligible trucking costs for limestone, to a maximum of $32,000. It supports Nova Scotia farms and eligible agricultural organizations with soil amendments that help neutralize soil acidity and improve production efficiency.
How much funding can be received?
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $32,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 30, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Limestone Trucking Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Limestone Trucking Assistance Program program, you must:
Farms must be registered under the Farm Registration Act and actively farming in the program year
The applicant must be 19 years of age or older
A current soil analysis lab report or Nutrient Management Plan is required; agricultural industry associations must be not-for-profit and represent Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food products
What expenses are eligible under Limestone Trucking Assistance Program?
Limestone delivered by a trucking company
Self-haul of limestone
Who can I contact for more information about the Limestone Trucking Assistance Program?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at prm@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-893-6377.
Where is the Limestone Trucking Assistance Program available?
The Limestone Trucking Assistance Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.