PEI — Business Development Program
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PE, Canada
Business training and planning funding for agri-businesses in Prince Edward Island
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Grant and Funding
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- Government of Prince Edward Island
- Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
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The grant program offers a maximum funding amount of CAD 100,000, aimed at supporting innovative technology projects that enhance productivity and competitiveness in the Canadian market. Eligible activities include research and development, prototype testing, and commercialization efforts.
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$ 15,000
Benchmarking cattle ranching operations against industry standards
$ 70,000
Expanding the domestic market for organic strawberries
$ 60,000
Launching a skills training program for dairy farm employees
$ 15,000
Creating a business plan for a new farm-to-table restaurant
$ 15,000
Risk management training for vegetable growers
$ 70,000
Organizational development for the Maritime Grain Producers Association
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The Business Development Program specifies eligibility criteria for each of its four sub-programs. Below are the summarized criteria for each sub-program:
- Training Sub-Program:
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agricultural producers
- Farm employees
- Small to medium-sized agri-businesses
- Agri-processors
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations
- Others may be considered upon request
- Business Planning Sub-Program:
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agricultural producers
- Small to medium-sized agri-businesses
- Agri-processors
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations
- Others may be considered upon request
- Benchmarking and Risk Management Sub-Program:
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agricultural producers
- Small to medium-sized agri-businesses
- Agri-processors
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations
- Others may be considered upon request
- Building Sector Capacity Sub-Program:
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations
- Municipal and provincial government
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Yes. The Business Development Program has specific types of eligible companies that can apply for funding:
- Agricultural producers
- Small to medium-sized agri-businesses
- Agri-processors
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Municipal and provincial government
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Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant. These can include:
- Non-profit organizations
- Government entities
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The Business Development Program covers a range of eligible expenses aimed at enhancing the capacity of agricultural producers and businesses in PEI.
- Skills training
- Business planning
- Organizational development
- Benchmarking activities
- Risk management activities
- Market expansion initiatives
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It is important for grant applicants to know about potential administrative and compliance obligations.
- Applicants may be required to demonstrate financial stability through audited financial statements.
- There could be specific language requirements for documentation and reports, especially if the grant is federally managed and covers bilingual regions.
- Partnership or collaboration with other organizations might be encouraged to enhance project scope and impact.
- Applicants may need to outline sustainability measures to ensure project continuity beyond the grant term.
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