Organic Certification Rebate Program
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
NS, Canada
Funding to help farms become certified organic
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate September 1, 2023
- grant_single|closingDate February 14, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Nova Scotia
- Department of Agriculture
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grant_card_status|closed
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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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. The expenses include:
- Certification fees
- Inspection fees
- Organic inputs and materials
- Consultation fees related to organic certification
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
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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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.
Apply to this program
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