Risk Management and Disease/Emergency Response Planning
$50,000.00
Grant
Description:
Accelerate the adoption of recognized assurance systems, including food safety, biosecurity, traceability, and animal welfare in the production, processing, and distribution of New Brunswick agri-food products.
Support the agriculture sector to prepare for and maintain resilience in relation to emerging challenges including extreme weather events, animal and plant disease outbreaks, emergencies/natural disasters, wildlife damage, farmer mental health, and farm safety
Comments on Funding:
Level of Assistance:
– Up to 40% of the eligible costs for individual agri-food operations to a maximum of $50,000 over the life of the program (April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028) for any combination of element 2 activities.
– Up to 100% of the eligible costs for agriculture associations to a maximum of $40,000 per year (April 1 to March 31).
March 31, 2028
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. Indigenous Peoples or Organizations
2. Agriculture producers (individuals or groups)
3. Agriculture producer associations
4. Academic or research institutions
5. rocessors of New Brunswick Agri-food products
6. Other individuals or groups capable of achieving
program objectives
Application Steps:
Applicants must complete the RALP pre-approval form and
submit by email: Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca
or mail:
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.
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Maurice