
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
QC, Canada
Funds to improve sustainability in Quebec's seafood sector
grant_single|update March 15, 2025
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|maxCount
- grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateDecember 7, 2020
- grant_single|closingDateMarch 31, 2024
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Canada
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed
grant_single_labels|preview
Get a contribution of up to $1 million/year for adapting or adopting new technologies, processes or equipment to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector, and for associated training.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- The maximum contribution amount payable under the Innovation and Infrastructure components is $2.5 million per project, with a maximum annual amount of $1 million.
- For the Science Partnerships component, the maximum contribution amount is $1 million per project, with an annual cap of $500,000.
- Total public funding for eligible costs will not exceed 100% for non-commercial organizations, 90% for commercial recipients with up to 19 employees, 75% for those with 20 to 499 employees, and 50% for recipients with 500 or more employees.
- Eligible costs include training, materials, labor costs, and construction-related expenses but exclude certain large-scale construction projects unless expressly agreed in writing.
- In-kind contributions must be essential to the project and are included in stacking limit calculations.
- Contributions to non-profit organizations are non-repayable, while those to for-profit organizations may be repayable under certain conditions.
- Repayment of contributions may depend on the project's success and predefined criteria such as sales or productivity gains.
- Payments are made based on the reimbursement of eligible costs, completion of key stages, or a costing formula calculated against project milestones.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Undertake activities to market innovations in the fish and seafood sector.
- Conduct pilot projects and test new innovations for sustainability.
- Research and development driving innovations that enhance the sustainability of the fish and seafood sector.
- Establish partnerships or networks for innovation activities in the fish and seafood sector, in alignment with program objectives.
- Provide training for the adoption or adaptation of new technologies, processes, or equipment.
- Adopt or adapt new technologies, processes, or equipment to improve efficiency and sustainability in the fish and seafood sector.
- Conduct scientific activities supporting the implementation of sustainable harvesting technologies.
- Research on the impacts of ecosystem changes on fish stocks, distribution, and the commercial fishery.
- Initiatives to set up partnerships or networks supporting innovation activities in the fish and seafood sector.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 1,000,000
Construction of a new processing plant using advanced technologies
$ 650,000
Upgrade of fish farming equipment to new sustainable models
$ 500,000
Research partnership to study ecosystem changes affecting salmon
$ 800,000
Implementation of sustainable harvesting technology for crab fisheries in St John's
$ 750,000
Development of automated sorting equipment for shellfish
$ 600,000
Development of eco-friendly packaging for seafood products
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must reside in Quebec and be involved in fish and seafood harvesting, processing, aquaculture, or activities supporting these sectors.
- Eligible recipients include commercial, for-profit enterprises such as cooperatives, sole proprietorships, incorporated entities, and partnerships.
- Non-commercial, non-profit enterprises like academics, industry associations, post-secondary institutions, research and innovation institutions, and Indigenous organizations or groups not classified as commercial enterprises are also eligible.
- Applicants must have the legal capacity to enter into a contribution agreement.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Commercial, for-profit enterprises, including cooperatives, sole proprietorships, incorporated entities, and partnerships (unincorporated businesses owned by more than one person)
- Non-commercial, non-profit enterprises such as academics, industry associations, post-secondary institutions, and research and innovation institutions
- Indigenous organizations or groups that are not commercial enterprises
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Some types of companies are not eligible for the Quebec Fisheries Fund grant. They include:
- Non-Canadian companies
- Public institutions
- Government departments and agencies
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Training costs.
- Publication services.
- Materials and supplies.
- Maintenance and repairs.
- Conferences and meetings costs.
- Printing and imaging costs.
- Travel costs and related expenses.
- Communications research services.
- Construction costs and related expenses.
- Purchase or rental of machinery and equipment.
- Insurance expenses related to agreement activities.
- Costs associated with building or operating permits.
- Telecommunications, communications and network services.
- Postage, transport, express services and road transport costs.
- Indirect administrative costs up to 10% of all other eligible costs.
- Professional and technical services, and other contractual services.
- Rental, leasing or chartering of office space, rooms, groups of rooms, a building or facilities.
- Cost and expenses associated with obtaining eco-certification or similar certifications.
- Salaries, employee benefits and other labor costs, including mandatory benefits from the employer.
- Costs associated with attending or giving presentations at conferences, symposia, workshops, meetings or exhibitions.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Quebec, Canada
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Determination of recipient eligibility based on the program's criteria.
- Assessment of eligible activities and costs within the project.
- Verification of adherence to the maximum funding amounts and stacking limits.
- Evaluation of the project's contribution to one or more objectives of the Quebec Fisheries Fund, such as innovation, infrastructure improvement, and scientific partnerships.
- Specific component objectives: Innovation: Contribution to the development or commercialization of new technologies or products, addressing major industry issues, and enhancing sustainability and productivity.
- Infrastructures: Adoption or adaptation of new technologies to improve sector efficiency, addressing major industry challenges, and increasing competitiveness and sustainability.
- Science partnerships: Enhancement of understanding and adaptation to ecosystem changes, potential to inform resource management, and technology transfer.
- Degree of collaboration and the extent of benefits to the sector, with an emphasis on multi-stakeholder engagement.
- Project rationale, including feasibility, profitability, benefits to Quebec's economy, and the likelihood of achieving results within the proposed time frame.
- Evaluation of technical, financial, and managerial capacity to implement the project successfully.
- Consideration of projects deemed key by Quebec or aligned with Canada's priorities, with attention to maximizing sector benefits in case of similar projects.
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grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- The Quebec Fisheries Fund program is effective from April 24, 2019, and will conclude on March 31, 2024, or when allocated funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
- Intellectual property rights arising from a project are conferred to the recipient or may be negotiated between the parties involved for usage rights.
- Canada’s official languages obligations will be adhered to, ensuring bilingual services and promoting vitality in official language minority communities.
- The management of intellectual property includes potential negotiation for a license, benefiting public purposes without affecting the recipient's objectives negatively.
- Recipients must report actual costs incurred, financial assistance received sources, and outcomes of activities within their financial and performance reporting obligations.
- Non-repayable contributions to non-profit organizations and certain for-profit organizations are outlined, while repayable contributions are provided under specific conditions related to project success or recipient requests.
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