Planning New Opportunities Program
NS, Canada
Funding for farms and agri-businesses
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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- grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateApril 21, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateDecember 31, 2023
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
- Department of Agriculture
- Government of Nova Scotia
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed
grant_single_labels|preview
Get a non-repayable contribution to help you cover the costs of being more competitive, managing transition, developing risk management strategies and responding to change.
grant_single_labels|projects
There are eligible projects and activities for the Planning New Opportunities Program:
- Developing risk management strategies
- Transition management within farms and agri-businesses
- Enhancing competitiveness of farms and agri-businesses
- Responding to changes in the agricultural industry
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$15,000
Ottawa
Transition management for a family-owned organic farm
$15,000
Guelph
Adopting new agricultural technologies for a social enterprise farm
$15,000
Halifax
Developing a risk management strategy for climate change adaptation in agricultural practices
$15,000
Halifax
Implementing a comprehensive risk management strategy for a dairy farm
$15,000
Kelowna
Developing market research and analysis for a cooperative vineyard
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The Planning New Opportunities Program provides support to farms, Mi'kmaq communities engaged in farming, agri-businesses, and agriculture industry associations to enhance competitiveness, manage transitions, and develop risk management strategies. Eligibility criteria include being properly registered under the Farm Registration Act, meeting minimum income thresholds, and actively participating in the respective field.
- For farms:
- Registered in correct income category under the Farm Registration Act
- An annual eligible gross commodity income of at least $30,000
- Minimum age of 19 and active farming during the program year
- For agri-businesses:
- Represent Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food products
- An annual eligible agri-business income of at least $30,000
- Value-added processing of a raw Nova Scotia agriculture product with significant economic impact
- For agriculture industry associations:
- Demonstrate non-profit status
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
There are eligible types of companies for this grant. They include farms, Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community, agri-businesses, and agriculture industry associations.
- Farms: Must be properly registered under the Farm Registration Act, have a minimum annual gross commodity income of $30,000, and actively farm in the program year.
- Agri-businesses: Represent Nova Scotia agriculture products, generate a minimum annual agri-business income of $30,000, and conduct value-added processing with significant economic impact.
- Agriculture Industry Associations: Must demonstrate non-profit status.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. To be eligible, your business must meet specific criteria, including being a farm, Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities, agri-business representing Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food products, or an agriculture industry association with non-profit status.
- Businesses not meeting the defined eligibility criteria
- Companies outside the agriculture or agri-food industry
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses may include, but are not limited to:
- Professional consultation fees
- Training costs
- Market research and analysis
- Technology adoption expenses
- Legal fees related to business planning
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include:
- - Demonstrated need for support
- - Clarity and feasibility of the proposed project
- - Potential impact on the farm or agri-business
- - Alignment with program goals and objectives
- - Financial viability of the project
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Planning New Opportunities Program Grant Summary
Planning New Opportunities Program Grant Overview
The Planning New Opportunities Program is designed to support farms, Mi'kmaq communities, agri-businesses, and agriculture industry associations in Nova Scotia. Eligible participants can access funding to enhance competitiveness, manage transitions, develop risk management strategies, and adapt to changes in the agricultural sector.
Applicants must meet specific criteria related to income generation, age, registration, and business activities. The program offers a structured approach to help recipients navigate challenges, foster innovation, and contribute to the growth of Nova Scotia's agricultural industry.
