Livestock Strategy Program — Pollination Expansion
PE, Canada
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
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- grant_single|allIndustries
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- Department of Agriculture
- Government of Prince Edward Island
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Gain access to financial assistance to support the sustainable increase of local honeybee colonies that are available for pollination and the advancement of the beekeeping sector through strategic industry initiatives including investment in infrastructur
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Yes, there are eligible projects and activities for this grant.
The PEI Livestock Strategy Program supports various initiatives aimed at increasing productivity, environmental sustainability, and profitability in the livestock industry of Prince Edward Island.
- Enhancement of on-farm genetics
- Initiatives for third-party on-farm evaluation of animal performance and genetic potential
- Improvement of on-farm feed efficiency
- Promotion of leading-edge management practices
- Projects associated with on-farm climate change mitigation and resiliency
- Information sharing and/or knowledge transfer activities
- Infrastructure improvements or innovative projects which lead to increased carrying capacity and carbon sequestration
- Adapting existing equipment or technologies in a new and innovative way
- Activities that enhance grazing and complement wildlife habitat
- Demonstration and evaluation of new technologies
- Adoption of process improvements that will improve operational efficiency, quality of processed products, and/or profitability
- Activities that will reduce GHG Emissions produced by livestock processing
- Activities to manage abattoir and/or poultry waste
- Replacement of honeybee queens and expansion of honeybee colonies
- Adoption and development of new beekeeping equipment, technologies, or process improvements
- Adoption of Integrated Pest Management strategies
- Research activities deemed to be an industry priority
- Purchase of queen-rearing and monitoring equipment for honeybee pests and diseases
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$35,000
Winnipeg
Adoption of new technologies for efficient honey extraction and processing.
$17,500
Ottawa
Purchase of queen-rearing and monitoring equipment for local honeybee colonies.
$31,500
Toronto
Enhancement of on-farm genetics through selective breeding programs.
$42,000
Vancouver
Research initiative on the impact of climate change on honeybee behavior.
$21,000
Guelph
Development of Integrated Pest Management strategies for sustainable beekeeping.
$28,000
Vancouver
Installation of climate control systems in beehives to increase colony resilience.
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To be eligible for the PEI Livestock Strategy Program, applicants must meet the specific criteria based on the sub-program they are applying for.
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups;
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs and associations;
- Municipal and provincial governments;
- Community pasture groups;
- Provincially (PEI) licensed abattoirs and poultry processors;
- Applicants who are in the process of becoming a provincially (PEI) licensed abattoir or poultry processor;
- PEI beekeepers;
- Others as approved by the Prince Edward Island Livestock Strategy Program Review Committee.
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Yes, there are several eligible types of organizations for the PEI Livestock Strategy Program. Below is a list of eligible recipients for each sub-program:
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations
- Municipal and provincial governments
- Community pasture groups
- Provincially licensed abattoirs and poultry processors
- Applicants in the process of becoming provincially licensed abattoirs or poultry processors
- PEI beekeepers
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Based on the grant information provided, there is no specific mention of any types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
Therefore, the following list highlights the types of companies that are eligible for the grant:
- Small businesses
- Start-ups
- Non-profit organizations
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Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible activities and expenses vary depending on the sub-program, including genetics enhancement, infrastructure improvements, and pollination expansion.
- Enhancement of on-farm genetics
- Third-party on-farm evaluation of animal performance and genetic potential
- Improvement of on-farm feed efficiency
- Promotion of leading-edge management practices
- On-farm climate change mitigation and resiliency
- Information sharing and/or knowledge transfer activities
- Infrastructure improvements and innovative projects for community pastures
- Adapting existing equipment or technologies
- Enhancing grazing and wildlife habitat
- Demonstration and evaluation of new technologies
- Process improvements for abattoirs and poultry processors
- Reducing GHG emissions from livestock processing
- Managing abattoir and/or poultry waste
- Replacement and expansion of honeybee colonies
- Adoption of new beekeeping equipment, technologies, and pest management
- Purchase of queen-rearing and monitoring equipment
- Industry research activities
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The eligible geographic zones for the PEI Livestock Strategy Program are those within Prince Edward Island (PEI).
- Prince Edward Island (PEI)
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There are no specific evaluation and selection criteria mentioned for the PEI Livestock Strategy Program in the provided information.
However, the eligibility criteria and types of activities/expenses that can be funded for each sub-program are outlined.
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- Step 1: Determine Eligibility
- Review program and funding criteria in the PEI Livestock Strategy Program Guidelines to ensure eligibility.
- Step 2: Gather Information
- Collect necessary applicant contact information.
- Gather business or organization information, including CRA registration number and partnership information if applicable.
- Step 3: Define Project Details
- Specify the project start and end date.
- Identify additional sources of project funding.
- Determine recipient type (e.g., primary producer, agricultural landowner, processor).
- Specify type of industry (e.g., Dairy, potato, beef, hog, grains, and oilseeds).
- Step 4: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the PEI Livestock Strategy Program General Application Form, along with Appendix A and/or B, depending on the sub-program(s) being applied for.
- Step 5: Signature and Consent
- Sign the declaration and consent to personal information.
- Step 6: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application form and any additional required documents to the PEI Department of Agriculture.
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The PEI Livestock Strategy Program offers detailed criteria and guidelines for potential applicants. The program emphasizes enhancing productivity, environmental sustainability, and profitability within the PEI livestock industry.
- The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a major funding agreement between federal, provincial, and territorial governments.
- Information required for application includes business contact details, CRA registration number, project dates, and declaration consent.
- Application appendices are necessary depending on the sub-program being applied for.
- For more information, contact the PEI Department of Agriculture via email or phone.
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livestock@gov.pe.ca
902-368-4880
Apply to this program
Prince Edward Island Livestock Strategy Program Overview
The Prince Edward Island (PEI) Livestock Strategy Program aims to boost productivity, environmental sustainability, and profitability within PEI's livestock industry through a series of targeted sub-programs. The program supports various stakeholders including Indigenous groups, agricultural organizations, and government bodies with initiatives designed to enhance farm operations, pasture management, and pollination capacities, among other areas.
Understanding the PEI Livestock Strategy Program
The Prince Edward Island Livestock Strategy Program is an ambitious initiative focused on fostering resilience, efficiency, and sustainability within the livestock sector of PEI. This comprehensive program includes various sub-programs that cater to different aspects of livestock management, each tailored to meet the specific needs of the industry and drive growth and innovation. Here’s an in-depth look at what the program entails:
1. Strategic Livestock Industry Enhancement Sub-Program
- The Strategic Livestock Industry Enhancement Sub-Program aims to support industry initiatives that bolster the resilience, environmental sustainability, and profitability of PEI's livestock producers. Eligible Recipients:Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations
- Municipal and provincial governments
- Others approved by the PEI Livestock Strategy Program Review Committee
- Eligible Activities/Expenses:Enhancement of on-farm genetics
- Third-party on-farm evaluation of animal performance and genetic potential
- Improvement of on-farm feed efficiency
- Promotion of leading-edge management practices
- Projects associated with on-farm climate change mitigation and resiliency
- Information sharing and/or knowledge transfer activities
2. Community Pasture Sub-Program
- The Community Pasture Sub-Program supports PEI Community Pastures in increasing carrying capacity, enhancing wildlife habitat, and adopting innovative pasture management techniques. Eligible Recipients:Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Community pasture groups
- Municipal and provincial governments
- Eligible Activities/Expenses:Infrastructure improvements to increase carrying capacity and carbon sequestration
- Innovative use of existing equipment or technologies
- Enhancement of grazing that complements wildlife habitat
- Demonstration and evaluation of new technologies
- Information sharing and/or knowledge transfer activities
3. Provincial Abattoir Sub-Program
- This sub-program focuses on improving the profitability, viability, environmental sustainability, and food security facilitated by provincial abattoirs and poultry processing plants. Eligible Recipients:Provincially (PEI) licensed abattoirs and poultry processors
- Applicants in the process of becoming provincially (PEI) licensed abattoirs or poultry processors
- Others approved by the PEI Livestock Strategy Program Review Committee
- Eligible Activities/Expenses:Adoption of process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
- Activities to reduce GHG emissions from livestock processing
- Management of abattoir and/or poultry waste
- Activities required for federal licensing
- Other activities approved by the PEI Livestock Strategy Program Review Committee
4. Pollination Expansion Sub-Program
- The Pollination Expansion Sub-Program aims to sustainably increase the number of local honeybee colonies available for pollination and advance the beekeeping sector through strategic investments. Eligible Recipients:Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous Organizations
- PEI beekeepers
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations
- Provincial and municipal governments
- Others approved by the PEI Livestock Strategy Program Review Committee
- Eligible Activities/Expenses:Replacement and expansion of honeybee queens and colonies
- Purchase of queens, splits, and nucleus colonies
- Adoption and development of beekeeping equipment and technologies to improve colony overwintering and pest management
- Research activities prioritized by the industry
- Purchase of queen-rearing equipment
- Monitoring and detection equipment for honeybee pests and diseases
- Projects that improve management of pests and diseases, and enhance colony overwintering
Critical Information for Application
Before submitting an application for the PEI Livestock Strategy Program, ensure that all necessary information is readily available. This includes applicant contact information, business or organization details such as CRA registration number, partnership information (if applicable), project start and end dates, additional sources of project funding, recipient type, type of industry, and signatures for declaration and consent to personal information. Demographic information is optional but encouraged. Additionally, applicants need to complete the PEI Livestock Strategy Program General Application Form and the relevant appendices (A and/or B) corresponding to the sub-programs they are applying for.
Contact Information
To learn more or for assistance with application submission, interested parties can contact the PEI Department of Agriculture at:
- Phone: (902) 368-4880
- Email: livestock@gov.pe.ca
- Address: 11 Kent Street, PO Box 2000, Charlottetown PE C1A 7N8
The PEI Livestock Strategy Program is funded under the broader Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), which is a five-year agreement aimed at boosting competitiveness, innovation, and resilience in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sectors. Sustainable CAP underscores the significant contributions of federal, provincial, and territorial governments to agriculture, with a funding pool of $3.5 billion from 2023 to 2028. By leveraging the opportunities provided by the PEI Livestock Strategy Program, stakeholders can significantly advance their operations, ensure environmental stewardship, and contribute to the local and national agricultural landscapes. For more comprehensive details, guidelines, applications, or additional inquiries, please reach out to the relevant contact points or visit the PEI Department of Agriculture’s website.
