🏠 | Nova Scotia | Wildlife Damage Mitigation Program

Wildlife Damage Mitigation Program

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By Maurice | May 1, 2025

Amount:

$15,000

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Wildlife Damage Mitigation program helps farms protect crop and livestock from wildlife damage to improve industry competitiveness and resilience.

Comments on Funding:

Applicants can apply for a maximum of 50% assistance to the lesser of 10% gross commodity
income, or $15,000 per year for all projects listed within this program.
For example: a farm with gross apple sales of $120,000 would be eligible for a maximum of
$12,000 per year.

Deadline:

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be

1. farm or Mi’kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi’kmaw community.
2. currently and properly registered in the correct income category under the Farm Registration Act
3. have generated an annual eligible gross commodity income of at least $30,000
4. be at least 19 years old and actively farming in the program year

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit complete application form

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit the application Form

Web Page:

https://novascotia.ca/programs/wildlife-damage-mitigation/
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About the author

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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.