Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships

Financing to study ecosystem impacts on Quebec fisheries

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : December 07, 2020
  • Closing date : March 31, 2024
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Grant Providers
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Government of Canada
Status
Closed

Overview

Get a contribution of up to $500,000/year for research into the impacts of the ecosystem changes on the fish and seafood sector, and for setting up partnerships or networks carrying out innovation activities.

Eligibility criteria

The Quebec Fisheries Fund supports innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Quebec. Eligibility criteria include:

  • Businesses, Indigenous groups, and academia are eligible to apply.
  • Projects must focus on innovation, infrastructure, or science partnerships.
  • Applicants should aim to improve knowledge of ecosystem impacts and implement sustainable harvesting technologies.

Who is eligible

Eligible companies for the Quebec Fisheries Fund grant must be from the fish and seafood sector in Quebec. They may include, but are not limited to:

  • Commercial fishing enterprises
  • Aquaculture companies
  • Fish processing businesses
  • Research institutions collaborating with the industry

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for the Quebec Fisheries Fund include costs related to innovative projects, infrastructure improvements, and scientific partnerships that advance the sustainability and development of the fish and seafood sector in Quebec.

  • Costs for developing new products and technologies
  • Expenses for upgrading infrastructure to support new technologies or sustainable processes
  • Funding for collaborative research initiatives between industry, academia, and research institutions

Eligible projects & activities

There are eligible activities for the Quebec Fisheries Fund. This fund supports innovation in Quebec's fish and seafood sector through new products, technologies, infrastructure, and science partnerships. Eligible activities include:

  • Innovation projects that introduce new products and technologies
  • Infrastructure projects that promote the use of new technologies or processes for sustainable development
  • Science partnerships to improve understanding of ecosystem changes and support sustainable harvesting technologies

Evaluation & selection criteria

The evaluation and selection criteria for the Quebec Fisheries Fund include:

  • Relevance of the proposal to the fund's objectives
  • Expected impacts of the project on the fish and seafood sector
  • Innovation and technology transfer potential
  • Financial and in-kind contributions from the applicant
  • Benefits to Quebec's fishing communities and industry

How to apply

  • Step 1: Overview of the Quebec Fisheries Fund
  • Step 2: Determine eligibility criteria for applicants
  • Step 3: Understand the activities eligible for funding
  • Step 4: Prepare a detailed proposal for the grant
  • Step 5: Learn how to submit the application
  • Step 6: Evaluation process of the submitted proposals
  • Step 7: Contact authorities for assistance or clarifications
  • Step 8: Discover more information about the Quebec Fisheries Fund

Additional information

There is no additional information provided for this grant.

Documents and links

Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships

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