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NBIF AI Pre-voucher

Amount:

$20,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The purpose of the AI Pre-Voucher Fund is to help foster the creation of new industry-academia collaborations by allowing an industry partner to explore a small project related to an artificial intelligence (AI) application with an academic partner, at no cost. The project must center around the use of applied AI to solve an industrial problem, with the potential to advance the industry partner’s problem definition through to at least a proof of concept within a nine month time frame.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is in the form of a pre-voucher up to a maximum size of $20,000. No leverage is required.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

August 16, 2022

Eligibility:

The industry partner must:

have demonstrated revenue from FY20-21 and would be in a position to make a cash contribution to a project within the next 12 months,
have not previously contributed cash to a research project with the proposed PI,
have physical operations in NB and is incorporated in Canada,
have not previously used this NBIF AI pre-voucher program.

The PI:

must be an eligible NBIF grant holder at an NB research institution,
The PI or someone on their team must have some expertise in artificial intelligence, as demonstrated by any combination of their CV, previous AI projects, and/or peer-reviewed articles.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit their applications and supporting documents via the NBIF Research Portal.

Other Things to Note:

New funding for this program will be released approximately every 3 months.

Program Contact:

Artificial Intelligence Fund

AI Pre - Voucher Application Portal

Ticket Incentive Program 2021-22

Amount:

$6,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Ticket Incentive Program 2021-22 is designed to provide a ticket incentive for live performances presented between April 1, 2021 and March 1, 2022 by live performance venues and festivals. Performances must have already taken place prior to application date.

Comments on Funding:

Successful applicants are reimbursed at $5 per ticket sold, up to maximum grant amounts.

Category Grant maximums are as follows:

1
A - Venues with a small seating capacity (150 people or less) - $750,
2
B - Venues with a medium seating capacity (151 – 500 people) - $2,000,
3
C - Venues with a large seating capacity (more than 500 people) - $4,000,
4
D - Arts and Culture Festivals (1.99K or fewer attendees) - $4,000,
5
E - Arts and Culture Festivals (2K or more attendees) - $6,000.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

March 1, 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

be arts organizations, arts presenters and arts and cultural festivals,
present live shows by professional New Brunswick artists and/or arts groups in artistic disciplines such as dance, visual and/or media arts, theatre, music, or literary arts, with an average ticket cost of $5 or more,
be legally constituted in New Brunswick,
have professional training and/or related experience in the areas of presenting performances and/or exhibits in one or several artistic disciplines.

Application Steps:

Category A applicants must apply to the Small Venues Ticket Incentive Program through Music NB.
Category B,C,D,E applicants must submit the application electronically via email to culture@gnb.ca.

Program Contact:

Ticket Incentive Program 2021-22

ticket-incentive-program-guidelines.pdf

AgriInsurance

Amount:

$10,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

AgriInsurance is designed as a management tool to provide producers with income protection against uncontrollable natural perils. Coverage offered to producers is available under two scenarios. Under both options, the producer’s investment is protected against the effects of drought, excessive moisture, wind, frost, hail, snow, wildlife, disease and insects. The following vegetable crops are designated as insurable crops under the Newfoundland and Labrador AgriInsurance Program: beet, cabbage, carrot (grown on mineral or peat soil), parsnip, potato (grown from certified class seed or better; locally grown certified seed as well as imported certified seed are eligible - exclusion: Russet Burbank is not eligible for coverage) and rutabaga.

Comments on Funding:

Coverage offered to producers is available under two scenarios:

the first is based on the producer’s pre-harvest cost of production,
the second is based on 70% of the five year average market price for the crop.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

April 30

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident at least 19 years of age,
be an individual or recognized legal entity capable of entering into a contractual agreement with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador,
be producing crop(s) on land in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Steps:

Applicants:

will receive AgriInsurance applications during the first week of April,

should contact their area Agricultural Inspector or their area Agricultural Representative, if they do not receive an application by mail,

must send the completed forms to Newfoundland and Labrador Crop Insurance Agency.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1
the application form,
2
a crop rotation plan,
3
all potato seed tags at the beginning of the crop year, if potato producers,
4
blight control intentions,
5
crop reports.

To initiate a claim, the producer must:

1
file a Notice of Crop Damage and Request for Inspection,
2
submit a Report on Notice of Crop Damage and Request for Inspection,
3
submit the Final Claim report.

Other Things to Note:

The Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador AgriInsurance Program is funded by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Program Contact:

AgriInsurance - Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

AgriInsurance-Producer-Handbook-2021-22.pdf

Enriched Investment Tax Credit

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Tax Credit

Description:

The Enriched Investment Tax Credit adds to the existing PEI Investment Tax Credit of 10%. It is applied to certain capital investments by manufacturing and processing companies. An enriched tax rebate for an additional 25% tax credit will be available for manufacturing and processing companies that invest in qualified property to implement high-productivity applications with a strong export focus.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is a tax rebate for an additional 25% tax credit.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be located in Prince Edward Island,
be registered to do business and actively operating in Prince Edward Island,
manufacture, process, or develop goods or services primarily for export,
intend to make a qualified investment in qualified property to implement high-productivity applications with a strong export focus,
not have a defaulted outstanding debt obligation on file in the Province’s Central Default Registry,
operate within one of these strategic sectors: bioscience, aerospace and defence, advanced manufacturing and processing, renewable energy and clean technology, information and communications technology, creative and cultural industries (first-of-its-kind exportable goods or services in other sectors may be considered).

Application Steps:

are encouraged to consult with an Innovation PEI Business Development Officer for guidance on the suitability of the project and the application process,

must claim the 10% investment tax credit without reference to government beyond the completion of the appropriate form with their corporate income tax return,

must apply for the additional 25% tax rebate under the Enriched Investment Tax Credit through Innovation PEI, prior to purchasing the qualified property,

must accept the Letter of Offer, if offered,

must submit a cost summary to verify the amount of the qualifying property, on completion of the purchase and implementation of the machinery and equipment investment. Once the amount of qualifying property has been confirmed, the amount of the tax credit will be calculated,

must submit the company’s annual income tax filing and notice of assessment, to Innovation PEI, for the rebate cheque to be issued.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1
the online application form,
2
a description of the business and an outline of its history,
3
Financial Statements for the previous two years, if existing business,
4
a completed business plan, if new businesses,
5
description of the proposed project or activity in relation to the products and/or services delivered by the business,
6
detailed description of the economic benefits to the organization and to Prince Edward Island,
7
detailed information on the estimated costs of the proposed project or activity (cost estimates should be supported by written quotations),
8
source of funds for the project (for example, lending institutions, banks, government loans and/or grants),
9
explanation of the business's current market position and projected market, outlining any increases in market share,
10
a list of all shareholders and key management personnel.

Program Contact:

Enriched Investment Tax Credit

Enriched Investment Tax Credit Guidelines

New Brunswick Music Industry Development (MID) Program -Professional Development & Business Travel Component

Amount:

$3,500

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Professional Development & Business Travel Component assists artists and industry professionals with expenses associated in participating in domestic and international music industry conferences, trade fairs, business trips and business development missions.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $3,500 per application.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

February 16, 2022

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be an individual or a registered business with Service NB (for groups and businesses),
be resident of New Brunswick twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the application. For projects submitted by businesses intended for artists the artists must be residents of New Brunswick twelve (12) consecutive months prior to submitting an application. For groups, the majority of members must be residents of New Brunswick.
be registered with Service NB twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the application, if a business.

Not-for-profit organisations may be eligible for this component. Cover bands and tribute bands are not eligible. Exceptions may be made for blues, classical, jazz or traditional standards.

Application Steps:

must create an up-to-date Applicant Profile,

must submit their application and supporting documents at the latest two (2) business days prior to the departure date,

may only receive investment from this component once.

Documentation Needed:

The applicant must submit:

the completed application form,
the detailed itinerary and travel plans, including locations and dates,
the description of the event(s) to be attended,
a list of contacts and meetings planned,
the description of training or mentorship and CVs or biographies of facilitators for professional development,
the rationale on why the applicant wish to further develop the market(s), if returning to a market,
a project budget with specific expenses and revenues,
any other information relevant to his project.

Program Contact:

MID - PD + Business Travel

Application Guide_PD & BT_EN

Guidelines_MID_EN.docx