🏠 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Atlantic Fisheries Fund

Atlantic Fisheries Fund

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By Maurice | May 1, 2025

Amount:

No fixed amount

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Atlantic Fisheries Fund supports innovative projects in the fish and seafood sector that help meet the growing global demands for seafood globally. The objective of the program is to drive new ideas and solutions to help the seafood sector meet market demand for sustainability sourced, high quality fish and seafood products.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:
1. Commercial enterprises, including fish harvesters, aquaculturists and seafood processors
2. Industry associations and other not-for-profits
3. Academic researchers and research institutions
4. Indigenous groups
5. Supply and service sector companies whose primary business is in the fish and seafood sector

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit by mail or courier to :
Atlantic Fisheries Fund-Polaris-P430
PO Box 1006
1 Challenger Drive,
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y 4A2

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:
1. Complete Business Plan
2. Incorporation Documents
3. Financial Statements (current and last two years)
4. Financial Projection (three years; only required for projects over $100k)
5. Research and Development (R&D) Project Plan
6. Science Partnership Research Proposal
7. Supplier Quotes
8. Copies of relevant permits and licenses (e.g. fishing licenses or aquaculture permits)

Web Page:

https://www.gov.nl.ca/ffa/programs-and-funding/fisheries-and-aquaculture/atlantic-fisheries-fund/
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About the author

Maurice
Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.