How much funding can be received?

Get up to $750 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses to encourage your farm to become certified organic and to support those who have already made the changes needed to be a certified organic farm.

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$ 750

Purchase of organic seeds and certification for an urban farm

$ 750

Consultation services for transitioning to organic farming at Maple Leaf Farm

$ 600

Inspection fees for annual organic certification of a dairy farm

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Eligibility for the Organic Certification Rebate Program is determined by specific requirements related to the farm's registration and certification status.

The applicant must be a farm or Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community.
The farm must be currently and properly registered in the correct income category under the Farm Registration Act.
The applicant must be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year.
The farm must be certified organic at the time of application.

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The Organic Certification Rebate Program is available to farms or Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities within a Mi'kmaw community. Eligible participants include those farms that are properly registered under the correct income category per the Farm Registration Act. Additionally, farmers must be at least 19 years old, actively farming in the program year, and possess organic certification at the time of application.

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There are eligible expenses for this grant. The expenses include:

Certification fees
Inspection fees
Organic inputs and materials
Consultation fees related to organic certification

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This grant is available to farm entities within Nova Scotia. Eligible geographical areas are primarily within Mi'kmaq communities conducting farming activities.

Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in Mi'kmaw communities within Nova Scotia.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.

Applicant must be properly registered under the Farm Registration Act
Applicant must be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year
Applicant must be certified organic at the time of application

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Step 1: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the Organic Certification Rebate Program:
- Be a farm or Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community.
- Be registered in the correct income category under the Farm Registration Act.
- Be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year.
- Be certified organic at the time you apply.
Step 2: Review the Program Guidelines for detailed information on eligibility and requirements.
Step 3: Check the program opening and application deadline dates to ensure timely submission.
Step 4: Prepare all necessary documentation and information for your application.
Step 5: Contact the Department of Agriculture Programs Division for any additional assistance or clarification.
Step 6: Submit your application before the specified deadline.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Applications must be submitted before the program deadline to be considered.
The grant covers both new and previously certified organic farms.
Application support is available via the contact details provided, including both phone and email support options.
Program guidelines and further information can be downloaded for a comprehensive understanding of requirements and procedures.