Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation: Innovative Research and Development
$60,000.00
Grant
Description:
Encourage the growth, profitability, sustainability and selfsufficiency of New Brunswick’s agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, and agri-science sectors including adapting to climate change.
Projects which address gaps in scientific knowledge which target new innovation opportunities including adapting to climate change.
Industry-led research and development projects which can
improve profitability, competitiveness, sustainability and selfsufficiency of the agriculture, agri-food, agriproduct and agriscience sectors in New Brunswick. Examples of projects include integrated pest management research, production management research, cultivar evaluation trials, research to support new opportunities/technologies/minor commodities and new commodities with potential for growth for New Brunswick, and other research activities strategic to New Brunswick.
Comments on Funding:
Levels of Assistance:
– Up to 100 % funding towards eligible costs may be considered where there is significant potential for sector-wide benefit. Maximum contribution per project shall not exceed $60,000 per year.
– For projects that will primarily benefit an individual agribusiness, farmer, or group of farmers, up to 50% funding towards eligible costs may be considered. Maximum contribution per project shall not exceed $30,000 per year.
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. Indigenous People or Organizations
2. Agriculture producers (individuals or groups)
3. Agriculture producer associations
4. Agri-businesses
5. Academic or research institutions
6. Other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives
7. Resident of the Province of New Brunswick who is at least 19 years of age.
8. Project location is within the Province of New Brunswick
9. Project benefits the Province of New Brunswick
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Discuss applications with appropriate
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff
(Business Growth Officer, Development Officer or Specialist)
before applying.
2. Submit completed applications by e-mail or mail:
E-mail Applications:
Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca
Mail Applications:
Sustainable CAP Program Administrator
Industry Financial Programs
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H1
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. comprehensive project description;
2. project impact to the New Brunswick agriculture, agri-food, agri-product, or agri-science sectors;
3. experimental design, timeline and action plan;
4. budget, financial resources to fund non-eligible items and
percentage, and project’s cost/benefit;
5. project management plan, team and expertise;
6. communication plan;
7. support for the NB climate change action plan;
8. necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications obtained to complete their project.
About the author
Maurice