On-farm Technology Adoption Program
$30,000
Grant
Description:
The On-farm Technology Adoption Program helps producers invest in equipment and processes that provide labour efficiencies, reduce cost of production, increase yields and support more efficient use of inputs.
Comments on Funding:
Applicants can apply for a maximum of 50% funding assistance on total eligible project costs to
a maximum of $10,000 per program year. The maximum amount of funding an applicant can
receive over the life of the Sustainable CAP program (2023-2028) is $30,000
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. a farm
a. be currently and properly registered in the correct income category under the Farm Registration Act
b. have generated an annual eligible gross commodity income of at least $30,000
c. be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year
2. Mi’kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi’kmaw community
3. an agriculture industry association.
a. represent Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food products
b. demonstrate non-profit status
Application Steps:
Applicants must
1. Submit a complete application by the deadline
2. Eligible project expenses will be recognized within the Activity Period stated in the table
below. Please refrain from making purchases before receiving a Letter of Agreement
(LOA) from the Program’s Office.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit a Program Funding Registration Form
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Maurice