Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
NS, Canada
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Loans and Capital investments
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
- Department of Agriculture
- Government of Nova Scotia
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grant_card_status|closed
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Gain access to financial assistance to support new ownership of commercial farms by improving your financial stability during your first years of operation.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Establishing a farm business with the goal of reaching a commercial scale level within 5 years
- Purchasing a commercial farm (or at least 25% interest in a commercial farm) in Nova Scotia for the first time
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$120,000
Bridgewater
Establishment of a free-range chicken farm with commercial scalability in Bridgewater.
$200,000
Halifax
Purchase of a 30% interest in a blueberry farm and establishment of a farm office in Halifax.
$225,000
Lunenburg
Establishment of an organic vegetable farm with a community-supported agriculture (CSA) model in Lunenburg.
$350,000
Truro
Acquisition of 40% interest in a dairy farm to expand operations in Truro.
$280,000
New Glasgow
Purchase of a 35% interest in a mixed livestock farm and developing advanced irrigation systems in New Glasgow.
$150,000
Wolfville
Purchase of a 25% interest in an apple orchard and development of direct-to-consumer sales channels in Wolfville.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
- Be currently and properly 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 establishing a farm business with the goal of reaching a commercial scale level within 5 years or purchasing a commercial farm (or at least 25% interest in a commercial farm) in Nova Scotia for the first time
- Refer to the Program Guidelines for detailed eligibility.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible companies for the Plant Your Roots program in Nova Scotia include farms and Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community. Farms must be registered, meet age requirements, and aim to establish or purchase a commercial farm in Nova Scotia.
- Farms registered under the Farm Registration Act
- Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community
- Farmers at least 19 years old actively farming in the program year
- Farmers establishing a new farm business with commercial goals or purchasing a commercial farm in Nova Scotia for the first time
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Based on the Plant Your Roots Program guidelines, there are no specific types of companies mentioned that are ineligible for the grant.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Purchasing commercial farms or a minimum of 25% interest in a commercial farm in Nova Scotia
- Establishing a farm business aiming for commercial-scale operations within 5 years
grant_single_labels|criteria
The Plant Your Roots program has evaluation and selection criteria to determine eligibility for the grant:
- Applicants must be farm or Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community.
- Applicants must be currently and properly registered under the Farm Registration Act in the correct income category.
- Applicants must be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year.
- Applicants must be establishing a farm business with plans to reach a commercial scale level within 5 years or purchasing a commercial farm for the first time in Nova Scotia.
grant_single_labels|contact
prm@novascotia.ca
902-893-6377
Apply to this program
Plant Your Roots Program Summary:
Plant Your Roots Program Overview:
The Plant Your Roots program in Nova Scotia supports new ownership of commercial farms, providing financial stability for beginner farmers in their initial years of operation. It aims to assist farm businesses looking to reach a commercial scale level within 5 years or purchase a commercial farm in Nova Scotia for the first time.
Eligibility Criteria:
In order to be eligible for the Plant Your Roots program, applicants must be farms or Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community. Farmers need to be properly registered under the Farm Registration Act, at least 19 years old, actively farming in the program year, and establishing a farm business with aspirations for commercial scale operations.
Application Process:
The program's current application period opened on 3 November 2023 and closed on 15 February 2024. Interested individuals can contact the Department of Agriculture Programs Division for more information on future application cycles or program updates.
Contact Information:
For inquiries or assistance regarding the Plant Your Roots program, individuals can reach out to the Department of Agriculture Programs Division at the provided contact details: Phone: 902-893-6377, Toll-free: 1-866-844-4276, Email: prm@novascotia.ca
