grant_single_labels|summary

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  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateSeptember 29, 2023
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
  • Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 90% of eligible expenses to assist in the research and development of specific aquaculture projects and to incentivize farming of culture plants and new species.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible projects and activities for the Aquaculture Support grant:
  • Research and development of aquaculture species not currently commercialized in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Diversification and expansion of the aquaculture industry through non-repayable funding
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$50,000

Regina
Developing methods for cultivating sea urchins

$49,500

Labrador City
Developing technology to cultivate Arctic char

$50,000

Toronto
Expanding aquaculture to include sea cucumber farming

$50,000

Halifax
Researching cultivation of kelp for biofuel production

$50,000

Nassagaweya
Introducing mussel cultivation to expand aquaculture

$36,000

Red Deer
Knowledge transfer initiative for shrimp farming

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Based on the provided information, the eligibility criteria for the Multi-Species Research and Development Fund grant are:
  • Applicants must be involved in aquaculture projects focusing on the research and development of non-commercialized aquaculture species in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the potential for diversification and expansion of the aquaculture industry in the province.
  • Successful applicants will receive non-repayable funding for specific aquaculture projects and species cultivation.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible types of companies for this grant program include businesses, organizations, and individuals involved in aquaculture in Newfoundland and Labrador. They can apply for funding to support research and development of new aquaculture species.
  • Aquaculture businesses
  • Aquaculture organizations
  • Individuals engaged in aquaculture

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant may include research and development activities for aquaculture species not currently commercialized in Newfoundland and Labrador. Applicants could receive non-repayable funding for specific projects, cultivation of new species, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
  • Research and development for aquaculture species
  • Cultivation of new species
  • Knowledge transfer initiatives

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

There are specific geographic areas eligible for this grant. Newfoundland and Labrador aquaculture industry, South Region, and Western/Labrador Region are the eligible areas.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador aquaculture industry
  • South Region
  • Western/Labrador Region

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
  • Applicant's ability to demonstrate a clear research and development plan for aquaculture species
  • Feasibility and potential impact of the proposed aquaculture project
  • Evidence of knowledge transfer and technology adoption in the aquaculture sector
  • Environmental and biological suitability of the proposed cultivation sites
  • Overall contribution to the diversification and expansion of the Newfoundland and Labrador aquaculture industry

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Visit the provided links for more information on the Multi-Species Research and Development Fund program:
    • News Release
    • Factsheet about the Fund
    • Application to the Fund
  • Step 2: Review the eligibility criteria and application requirements outlined in the Fund details.
  • Step 3: Prepare a detailed research and development proposal for the specific aquaculture project or new species cultivation.
  • Step 4: Submit the completed application along with the necessary supporting documents within the specified deadline.

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Multi-Species Research and Development Fund

Apply to this program