Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation: Innovative Technology and Demonstration
$90,000.00
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.
Activities that:
3.A Support early adopters of new technologies (i.e., equipment) or practices to assess their effectiveness in New Brunswick
3.B Support investments in the development or adaptation of technical innovations on-farm, which contribute to the on-farm sustainability, profitability, and competitiveness.
3.C Develop and/or acquire and evaluate environmental management tools related to environmental sustainability including adaptation/mitigation to climate change. Demonstration trials to accelerate technology transfer of techniques or practices that will be of benefit to New Brunswick farmers.
Comments on Funding:
Levels of Assistance:
• Under sections 3.A. and 3.B., up to 35% funding towards eligible costs may be considered for approved projects. Maximum contribution per project shall not exceed $30,000.
• Eligible items may include such items as equipment,
machinery, and other technologies that are new to
New Brunswick.
• In addition, expenses associated with a formal third party (e.g., consultant) evaluation and communication plan are eligible for up to 100% funding to a maximum of $1,500 per project. In-house reports are also permissible but are not eligible for funding.
Note: The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries limits the total funding assistance provided to any one applicant for sections 3.A. and 3.B. activities to $90,000 over the life of theprogram from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028 (excluding a maximum of $1,500 for evaluation per project).
• Under section 3.C., up to 100% funding towards eligible costs may be considered where there is significant potential for sectorwide benefit. Maximum contribution per project shall not exceed $9,000 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 necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications obtained to complete their project.
About the author
Maurice