Grants Available to Prince Edward Island Businesses (2023): Top Grants + Tips for Applying
If you’re an aspiring or current business owner in Prince Edward Island, you probably know that it’s hard to find business funding – especially PEI business grants.
Look no further! Because on this page we’ve assembled the best grants for PEI entrepreneurs, including PEI startup business grants.Below we also cover the basics of business grants and cover some tips for successfully applying and maximizing your funding. Let’s get into it!
What is a Business Grant in PEI?
A business grant is essentially a monetary award given to a company by government institutions, private groups, or charitable organizations for a set objective.These grants often target businesses that adhere to particular standards, such as operating in a defined location, belonging to a certain industry, or prioritizing areas like eco-friendliness or technological advancement. Given the diverse criteria for these grants, it’s vital to meticulously examine the guidelines before making an application.
What’s the Difference Between a Grant and Loan for Business?
The fundamental difference between grants and loans is that you don’t have to repay grants. They are typically allocated through a competitive process, aimed at specific projects, fields, groups, or regions.Conversely, loans usually come with a repayment obligation, often accompanied by interest. While banks or financial bodies are the usual sources for loans, there are also government-backed loan programs. The terms of these loans can vary depending on the provider.
Types of Business Grants in PEI
Organizations that distribute grants, including governmental bodies, work towards stimulating job opportunities and economic expansion. To meet this aim, they commonly award grants to businesses that cater to specific:Audiences
Activities
Industries
Regions
We even have a fancy acronym for this: we call it the “AAIR Framework“. Here’s a breakdown of each:
Business Grants for Audiences
Governments recognize that certain demographic groups are underrepresented in small business, so they have funding programs to encourage members of those demographics/audiences to start (and grow) businesses.
Audiences that have grant programs targeted at their demographic include black business owners, female entrepreneurs, and Aboriginal entrepreneurs.
Business Grants for Activities
There are a handful of activities that make a big difference in a business’ growth. Those activities are the ones that tend to get the most grant money, including:
- Hiring
- Training
- Research & Development
- Exporting
Business Grants for Industries
Governments sometimes single out specific industries for support, recognizing that those industries are important for job growth or in supporting other important issues, such as reducing global warming.
Some of the top industries in PEI that are supported by funding programs include:
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Tourism
Business Grants for Regions
In an effort to balance out job growth and economic development, governments will sometimes target grant programs as specific “underdeveloped” geographic regions.
Who is Eligible for PEI Business Grants?
We hear that question all the time!
There are many grants for New Brunswick businesses, from federal and provincial sources to non-profits. Given this diversity, eligibility requirements can differ. Yet, some general prerequisites are:
- 1Being incorporated. While sole proprietorships and partnerships have some grant options, the majority are offered to incorporated entities.
- 2Operating for a minimum of two years. PEI startups do have access to support, much of which is non-monetary (like mentorship or networking). However, direct financial assistance is more readily available to businesses with a longer track record.
- 3Revenue. Most grant providers look for tangible proof of your business’s viability, and a steady revenue stream is a compelling indicator.
Alternatives to Business Grants for PEI Businesses
Grants are great (for many reasons), but don’t overlook the MANY other types of funding and programs available, including PEI business loans, tax credits for PEI businesses, and PEI business rebates.
Prince Edward Island Business Grants
Now let’s get into the free money programs!
In the section below you’ll see the titles and a brief description for each PEI grant program in our directory. To learn more about a program, click the grant title and you’ll be taken to a dedicated page with complete information on the grant program:
Future Fisher Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grant, In-Kind Support Description: The Future Fisher Program provides training and financial assistance to aid new entrant lobster fishers and lobster fishers working towards ownership of a lobster fleet to become better positioned for success in the PEI lobster fishery. Comments on Funding: Applicants who have borrowed money from a recognized financial institution to purchase fishing related assets, i.e. chartered bank, Credit Union, or PEI Lending Agency, might be eligible to receive interest relief – up to $3,000 per year for three years for a maximum contribution of $9,000. Interest relief on loans
Agri-Food Growth Program
Amount: $10,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Agri-Food Growth Program aims to build and enhance local markets, and increase the awareness, sale and consumption of Prince Edward Island produced agri-food products. The program has five funding streams: 1Signage and Promotion Stream, 2Farm Market And Farmers’ Market Compliance Stream, 3New Product Market Readiness Stream, 4Season Extension Stream, 5Sector Growth Initiatives Stream. Comments on Funding: Funding for: 1Signage and Promotion Stream is up to 50% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $5,000 for individual agri-businesses and up to 75% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $5,000 for agricultural commodity/marketingboards/farmers’
Special Needs Grant for Licensed Early Learning and Child Care Centres
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Special Needs Grant supports the inclusion of children with special needs in a licensed early learning and child care setting by providing funding for additional staff. Comments on Funding: Funding is a maximum of $14.75 per hour (April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023) plus 12.59% MERCS for each Special Needs Assistant (SNA) employed by the centre and will cover a maximum of 8 hours per day to a maximum of 40 hours per week.Higher salaries would be the responsibility of the centre. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline
Capital Acquisition Assistance
Amount: $25,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: Capital Acquisition Assistance supports Prince Edward Island businesses investing in technology, equipment, and infrastructure needed to grow their business and increase capacity and competitiveness. Comments on Funding: ​The program provides up to 25 per cent of the eligible costs to a maximum of $25,000 assistance. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: ​The applicant must: be a Prince Edward Island business, be registered to conduct business and actively operating in Prince Edward Island, be manufacturing, processing, or developing goods or services primarily for export, operate within one of these strategic sectors: bioscience,
Export Trade Assistance
Amount: $3,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Export Trade Assistance provides a grant to active exporters and export ready companies on Prince Edward Island. Support may be available for Innovation PEI’s Global Trade coordinated trade activities, including virtual trade initiatives, focused on international and domestic exporting; and bringing buyers and business partners to Prince Edward Island to strengthen business relationships or close sales. Comments on Funding: Funding for travel related activity is up to 40% of pre-determined eligible costs for participation in approved Innovation PEI Global Trade coordinated trade activities, including outbound trade missions and trade shows. Funding for
Food Product Development Assistance
Amount: $50,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: Food Product Development Assistance is available to Prince Edward Island businesses to access professional and technical assistance in creating or improving a new food product or process. This assistance can be used to develop and test new and improved products and processes, and other technical development-related activities. Comments on Funding: The funding is 50% of project costs to a maximum contribution of $50,000 per business. Multiple projects may be submitted by one business; however, the maximum approval amount to one business in a twelve month period will not exceed $50,000. The combined project
Innovation Fund
Amount: $50,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Innovation Fund assists businesses to bring a new product, service, or process (“product”) to market by providing financial support for the costs to refine and commercialize an innovative product that has demonstrated potential for export market uptake. The Innovation Fund has two streams: 1The New Product stream can support the transition from a demonstrated beta/pilot/prototype product to the final stage refinements for scale-up and full commercial development of the product. 2The Product Diversification stream can support the adaptation of an existing product for a new market segment, where refinement and enhancement changes
LaunchPad
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants, Incubator Description: LaunchPad PEI is a non-profit incubator managed by Innovation PEI that supports the growth of innovative companies in Prince Edward Island. LaunchPad PEI is a designated incubator for the Start-up Visa Program and engages a network of partners to offer access to a Business Development Office, office and/or laboratory space, and other services to assist local and immigrant entrepreneurs to overcome challenges in PEI. Comments on Funding: An eligible business may access support for eligible costs related to: offsetting operating costs, offering office rental incentive, or balancing financial risk (this
Marketing Assistance
Amount: $ 16,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Marketing Assistance helps Prince Edward Island businesses with marketing costs to execute exporting plans and activities. The fund enables businesses to accelerate sales and increase their market reach. Comments on Funding: Funding is 40% of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of $16,000.Each business will be allowed up to two applications per calendar year totaling a maximum of $16,000 over a 12 month period. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: be registered to do business and actively operating in Prince Edward Island, manufacture, process, or
PEl Product Development Assistance
Amount: $50,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The PEl Product Development Assistance is available to Prince Edward Island companies to access professional and technical help when creating or improving a new food product or process. This technical help can be used to develop and test new and improved products and processes, and other technical development-related activities. Comments on Funding: Funding is 50% of project costs to a maximum contribution of $50,000 per company. Multiple projects may be submitted by one company; however, the maximum approval amount to one company in a 12 month period will not go above $50,000. When
Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund (PEIBF) for Businesses
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund (PEIBF) provides financial assistance to local Prince Edward Island businesses for the installation of infrastructure for enhanced broadband services. Comments on Funding: Funding is a contribution of up to a maximum of 50% of the eligible costs of the approved project. The maximum, total grant contribution from all Government of Prince Edward Island sources cannot exceed 50%. Where a project receives any other grant funding from the Government of Prince Edward Island, the contribution from PEIBF may be reduced. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling
Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund (PEIBF) for Internet Service Providers
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund (PEIBF) provides financial assistance to local Prince Edward Island internet service providers (ISPs) for the installation of infrastructure for enhanced broadband services. Comments on Funding: Funding is a contribution of up to a maximum of 50% of the eligible costs of the approved project. The maximum, total grant contribution from all Government of Prince Edward Island sources cannot exceed 50%. Loans or other repayable contributions are not included within this calculation. Where a project receives any other grant funding from the Government of Prince Edward
Small Business Investment Grant
Amount: $3,750.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Small Business Investment Grant helps Prince Edward Island’s small businesses improve efficiency and innovation by way of a non-repayable financial contribution toward eligible capital asset costs. Comments on Funding: Funding is 15% of the actual eligible cost as determined at the time of the request for reimbursement – resulting in a maximum grant of $3,750. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: March 31, 2023 Eligibility: The applicant must: be small businesses operating on Prince Edward Island, have at least one employee (minimum of 560 hours) or the business is the primary source of
Strategic Improvement Assistance
Amount: $20,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: Strategic Improvement Assistance supports Prince Edward Island businesses undertaking strategic activities to become more productive, profitable and competitive. Comments on Funding: Strategic Improvement Assistance provides up to 40 per cent of eligible costs to a maximum of $20,000 in assistance per approved project. Up to two applications per business will be accepted within a twelve-month period, totaling to a maximum of $20,000 in assistance. The combined project funding from all non-repayable government sources cannot exceed 75% of eligible costs. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: be registered to
Web Presence Assistance
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Web Presence Assistance is a non-repayable contribution provided to Prince Edward Island businesses and local not-for-profits to assist them in establishing a presence on the Internet or to upgrade an existing website to include e-commerce. The purpose of this assistance is to help Island businesses and not-for-profits increase business by creating a website to establish online visibility and reach. Comments on Funding: Web Presence Assistance has two tiers. Innovation PEI’s contribution is limited to 50 per cent of the eligible cost to a maximum contribution of: 1$1000 for Tier 1
Workplace Skills Training
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: Workplace Skills Training supports employers to train new or existing employees to develop their skills and align with needs of the business. Training must be short term and meet job-specific and incremental industry requirements of the organization. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 50% of the direct training costs.The applicant will be required to contribute the remaining 50%. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: registered private sector businesses, organization acting on behalf of a group of employers (e.g. employer consortia, industry associations and sector council
ChangeMaker Funding Program – Catalyst Funding
Amount: $5,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: Catalyst Funding supports entrepreneurs, companies, students and fail forward applicants with their early-stage market validation & engagement activities, including: market studies or surveys, travel to access potential markets or customers, hiring of expertise to assist with development of a business/financial model, any costs relating to connecting to the market or potential customers (web presence, marketing, etc.) provided that this is specifically related to validation and development of prototype or beta product required to test the market (only in special circumstances-limited). Comments on Funding: ​Funding is up to $5,000 for entrepreneurs, companies, NouLAB prototyping,
ChangeMaker Funding Program – Ignition Fund
Amount: $10,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Ignition Fund is designed to help early-stage changemakers kick-start their validated idea into business model development and for mvp prototype development. Comments on Funding: Funding for entrepreneurs and companies is up to $10,000.Funding for fail forward applicants is up to $10,000.Funding awards are taxable. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling Deadline Eligibility: Applicants must: be entrepreneurs/companies who have previously received & successfully completed Catalyst Funding or PDC programming and who are invited to apply, reside in New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island (subject to discretion of PDC Executive Board). In the case
Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS)
Amount: $155,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: Energy management information systems provide industries the right information to help businesses optimize their energy use. Funding is up to $155,000 in incentives for EMIS. Comments on Funding: Funding is as follows: 50% of eligible study costs, up to a maximum of $10,000 for EMIS Audit, 50% of eligible study costs, up to a maximum of $35,000 for EMIS Design, 50% of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $80,000 for EMIS Implementation, 50% of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $30,000 for EMIS Optimization. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline:
Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Industrial Energy Efficiency Program provides funding to large and small scale industry customers for both electric and non-electric saving opportunities for projects reducing electricity, for energy audit, feasibility studies, or service studies and for projects reducing greenhouse gases. The project stream provides incentives on energy saving projects, including: process improvements, HVAC systems, refrigeration, building envelope, compressed air, energy intensity reduction, fuel switching. Comments on Funding: Funding for energy audit, feasibility studies or service studies for projects reducing electricity is up to 100% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of
PEIBWA Micro Grants
Amount: $500 Type of Program: Grants Description: PEIBWA Micro Grants are designed to help new, growing, and established women entrepreneurs through a non-repayable grant and business skills support. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to $500, with 75% payable on approval and remaining payable on completion of final report. There is a maximum of five (5) grants available during the funding round. When It Ends: Closed Deadline: Next deadlines to be determined Eligibility: The applicant must: a new, growing, or established woman entrepreneur, a member of PEIBWA, a resident of PEI. Non-profits and community organizations are not eligible Application Steps:
Export Market Access Program (EMAP) and E-tools for Exporting Program (E for E)
Amount: $15,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Export Market Access Program (EMAP) and the E-tools for Exporting Program (E for E) provide financial assistance to help SMEs market their products more effectively in international markets. Comments on Funding: 1Funding is a contribution of up to 45% of eligible costs, to a maximum contribution of $15,000. 2Total project costs must be more than $5,000 to apply for assistance. 3For the minimum project size of $5,000, the reimbursement would equal $2,250; for a project of $33,334 or greater, the maximum reimbursement would be $15,000. 4At least 25% of the total project
Heritage Incentive Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants, Fee Reduction or Exemption Description: The Charlottetown Heritage Incentive Program includes both monetary and nonmonetary incentives for development of individually designated properties and/or properties located in the Heritage Preservation Area. The program is designed to provide financial assistance as well as recognition for the appropriate development of heritage resources within the City. Comments on Funding: The Heritage Incentive Program includes the following incentives: 1Grants for exterior alterations are offered at 30% of total eligible costs to a maximum of $5,000 for major renovation projects. General maintenance may be funded to a maximum
Tourism Website French Translation Support Program
Amount: $750 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Tourism Website French Translation Support Program provides financial support to tourism operators, offsetting some of the costs of translating their existing websites into French or English. This program increases the web presence of tourism services. Comments on Funding: Funding is a maximum contribution of $750. Operators must contribute a minimum of 25% of the total translation costs. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: Applicants must: be operators that will identify whether they provide “bilingual services”, “some French services” or “no French services” as per the Visitor’s Guide; be operators that
Storytelling Development Fund
Amount: $5.000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Storytelling Development Fund provides financial assistance to Prince Edward Island producers and/or production companies for scriptwriting costs required for film, TV and screen based projects. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 50% of project costs. The department’s contribution will not exceed 50% of eligible costs and normally not exceed a maximum of $5,000. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: Applicants must: be PEI producers and/or production companies; be PEI writers (who have maintained their primary residence in PEI for at least 12 months prior to the application submission date).
Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) Incentive
Amount: $5.000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Prince Edward Island Universal EV (UEV) Incentive Program is intended to encourage and accelerate clean energy vehicle deployment and technology innovation within Prince Edward Island. The program provides incentives for Islanders who purchase (a new or used) or lease (a new) Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) or a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) from a Licensed Island Dealership. Comments on Funding: Funding is an incentive of $5,000 to Islanders who purchase a new or used EV. Government will also offer $2,500 to those who buy a plug-in hybrid from April 1, 2021 onwards.
Community Cultural Partnership Program
Amount: $2,500 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Community Cultural Partnership Program provides grants to non-profit organizations to assist with activities that promote the culture and heritage of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to new initiatives fostering community partnerships. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 50% cent of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $2,500.The total funding from all provincial government sources will be limited to 60% of the total project costs. When It Ends: Accepting applications starting February 15, 2022 Deadline: April 15, 2022 Eligibility: The applicant must: be a registered Prince Edward Island non-profit, community-based
Microgrant
Amount: $300.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Music PEI Microgrant Program is designed: 1to celebrate local music, build community, and support creativity through the distribution of highly accessible grant funding, 2to invest in projects that will grow the professional profile of selected artists, 3to foster the development of all applicants’ business and grant writing skills, 4to assist successful applicants in reaching new audiences and building connections to the local music industry, and 5to encourage increased participation in the music industry on PEI by creating lasting partnerships between aspiring artists and Music PEI. Comments on Funding: Microgrants will fund all
PEI Pollination Expansion Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The PEI Pollination Expansion Program supports the sustainable increase of local honey bee colonies that are available for the pollination of wild blueberries and other fruit crops and the advancement of the beekeeping sector through strategic industry initiatives, including investment in infrastructure. Comments on Funding: Funding is a 75% assistance: 1to a maximum of $30 per individual honey bee queen for the purchase of eligible imported international honey bee queens, 2to a maximum of $30 per individual honey bee queen for the purchase of eligible domestic honey bee queens, 3to a
PEI Oyster & Mussel Product Development Program
Amount: $25,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The PEI Oyster & Mussel Product Development Program provides assistance to PEI companies who are seeking to develop a new PEI value-added oyster or mussel product that will meet market/consumer demand and generate new sales. This program is intended to support the development of new product concepts not minor tweaks to existing products. Comments on Funding: Funding is 75% up to a maximum of a $25,000 nonrepayable contribution (maximum $33,333 in project costs x 75% = $25,000 contribution). The company is required to contribute the remaining 25% of project costs.Stacking of additional government funding support
Indigenous Arts Grant program
Amount: $8,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Arts Grants program offers three types of grants to support art and artists of Prince Edward Island: 1The Creation Grant supports the creation of artistic projects by Prince Edward Island professional artists in the following disciplines: crafts; dance; interdisciplinary arts; film and media arts; music; theatre; visual arts; and writing and publishing. Eligible costs include living expenses and direct project costs, such as materials and supplies, pre-production research, documentation costs and equipment rental. 2The Dissemination Grant assists with the presentation of the works of PEI professional artists to the public, ideally in
Indigenous Art Bank Acquisition
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Prince Edward Island Art Bank is a working collection with most items displayed in reception and high traffic areas of public buildings and is also available for educational use. To be considered for acquisition, the artist’s work must be suitable (in form, size, condition and media) for immediate accommodation in a public space. Comments on Funding: No details concerning the amount are available. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: February 14, 2022 Eligibility: The applicant must: be a professional visual artist or craftsperson, have lived in Prince Edward Island for
Festival and Events Stability Program
Amount: $35,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The new Festival and Events Stability Program (FESP) will provide financial assistance to festival and event organizers to help offset costs associated with the need to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols (e.g., cleaning, security, staff, fencing, hand wash stations, insurance and/or infrastructure needed to provide a safe and enjoyable event such as chairs, tables, tents etc.). Funding is available to festival and event organizers, including both for-profit and not-for-profit entities. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 20% of total event expenses and to a maximum of $35,000. Claims must be
Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations to develop or promote a unique and innovative cultural experience that will attract Francophone residents/visitors and reinforce PEI’s vibrant Francophonie (e.g. service, festival or cultural experience). Comments on Funding: The Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund will support up to 60 per cent of a project or activity. Financial assistance is offered in two components: 1Component 1 – Marketing/promotion: assistance towards the cost of developing promotional material or activities, 2Component 2 – Project development: assistance to offer (plan, organize
Emergency Income Relief for Self-Employed
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Emergency Income Relief Fund is a temporary support for self-employed Prince Edward Island residents who do not qualify for the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit and have substantially lost income (50% minimum) as a result of the Temporary COVID-19 Measures announced on December 17, 2021. Self-employed individuals may apply for reimbursement for each of the following periods: Period 1 – December 18, 2021 to December 25, 2021; Period 2 – December 26, 2021 to January 1, 2022; Period 3 – January 2, 2022 to January 8, 2022; Period 4 – January
Broadband Fund for Communities
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund provides financial assistance to Prince Edward Island communities for the installation of infrastructure for enhanced broadband services. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to a maximum of 50% of the eligible costs of the approved project. The maximum, total grant contribution from all Government of Prince Edward Island sources cannot exceed 50%. Loans or other repayable contributions are not included within this calculation. Where a project receives any other grant funding from the Government of Prince Edward Island, the contribution from PEIBF may be
Business Development Program (Agriculture)
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Business Development Program supports the agriculture sector by providing funding for skills training, business planning and implementation, benchmarking and risk management activities which will expand domestic and international markets for Prince Edward Island producers and small to medium sized agri-businesses. There are three funding categories: Training, Business Planning, and Benchmarking and Risk Management. Comments on Funding: Funding for Training is as follows: 50% of the eligible expenses, up to $2,000 per participant per fiscal year for eligible agri-skills individualized training expenses and up to $1,000 for eligible software expenses per
Perennial Crop Development Program
Amount: $40,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Perennial Crop Development Program supports the establishment of new cropping systems and improvements in existing systems using technological advances and improvements in storage and production practices. Applications will be assessed for a project’s ability to have both ecological and economic benefits. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 50% of the eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $40,000 per project.In the event that the Perennial Crop Development Program receives more eligible applications than available funds, the Department reserves the right to pro-rate funding. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: 2022 dates to
Agriculture Stewardship Program – PEI Clean Technology Innovation Sub-Program
This program is currently closed. Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The PEI Clean Technology Innovation Sub-Program supports the adoption of clean technology, which has demonstrable effects on the reduction of the environmental impact of the agriculture sector. The Sub-Program will prioritize projects that invest in and/or promote two key areas of clean technology for the Sector: precision agriculture and/or agri-based bioproducts. Comments on Funding: Maximum funding is 50% from the DAL. A minimum of 50% contribution from the applicant is required. Projects benefiting Indigenous peoples or other underrepresented groups, may receive up to 75% in program
AgriStability Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The AgriStability program provides support when a producer experiences larger farm income losses. The program covers declines of more than 30% in a producer’s average income from previous years. Comments on Funding: The program covers declines of more than 30% in a producer’s average income from previous years. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: April 30, 2022December 31, 2022 Eligibility: The applicant must: be producers, have experienced declines of more than 30% in their average income from previous years. Application Steps: Applicants: 1 will receive 2022 AgriStability Enrolment Notices, 2 must contact
Assurance Systems Program – Surveillance and Emergency Management Sub-Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Surveillance and Emergency Management Initiative Sub-Program provides support for livestock surveillance and emergency management plans. Comments on Funding: Funding will be cost shared, between the applicant and the Department. The level of support and total contribution will be determined by the Assurance Systems Program Review Committee. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: 2023 Eligibility: The applicant must: Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous Organizations, agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations, agricultural producers, provincial/territorial governments, small to medium-sized agri-businesses and agri-processors, public and private Institutions Application Steps: 1 Applicants must submit their
Assurance Systems Program – Post-Farm Assurance Sub-Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Post-Farm Assurance Sub-Program provides assistance for the implementation of recognized assurance systems in food processing enterprises, and/or post-farm agri-food enterprises. This project driven sub-program will target post-farm enterprises that market or modify raw agricultural products. Comments on Funding: Funding will be cost shared, between the applicant and the Department. The level of support and total contribution will be determined by the Assurance Systems Program Review Committee. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: 2023 Eligibility: The applicant must: Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous Organizations, agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations, agricultural
Assurance Systems Program – On-Farm Assurance Sub-Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The On-Farm Assurance Sub-Program provides assistance for various activities that lead to the on-farm implementation of recognized assurance systems. Comments on Funding: Funding will be cost shared, between the applicant and the Department. The level of support and total contribution will be determined by the Assurance Systems Program Review Committee. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: 2023 Eligibility: The applicant must: Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous Organizations, agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations, agricultural producers, provincial/territorial governments, small to medium-sized agri-businesses and agri-processors, public and private Institutions. Application Steps: 1 Applicants
Community Food Security and Agriculture Awareness Program – Agriculture Awareness Sub-Program
Amount: $10,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Agriculture Awareness Sub-Program provides funding to develop and coordinate promotional events, campaigns and education activities to increase agriculture awareness and food literacy and to create activities linking the agriculture industry with schools and the public to promote agriculture. Comments on Funding: Funding is 50% of eligible expenses, up to $10,000 per project.The Department reserves the right to consider additional amounts for funding on a case-by-case basis. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: 2023 Eligibility: The applicant must: registered not-for-profit groups, Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups, agriculture producers, agriculture industry organizations, agri-businesses,
Community Food Security and Agriculture Awareness Program – Community Food Security Sub-Program
Amount: $10,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Community Food Security Sub-Program offers funding to create community, government and industry partnerships that support PEI residents in obtaining safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diets through a local, sustainable food system that maximizes community self-reliance. Projects should aim to be explicitly inclusive of one or more group of underrepresented people. Comments on Funding: Funding is 100% of eligible expenses, up to $10,000 per project.The Department reserves the right to consider additional amounts for funding on a case-by-case basis. When It Ends: Closed for 2021/2022 fiscal year Deadline: 2022/2023 application intake to be
Arts Grants Program – Professional Development Grant
This program is currently closed. Amount: $2,500 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Professional Development Grant supports the professional development of PEI professional artists’ careers in the following disciplines: crafts, dance, interdisciplinary arts, film and media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, and writing and publishing. Comments on Funding: Funding for established professional artists is up to $2,500 per artist per year.Funding for emerging professional artists is up to $2,000 per artist per year.Funding for amateur artists is up to $1,000 per artist per year. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: May 15, 2020 Eligibility: The applicant must: be individuals or small
Arts Grants Program – Dissemination Grant
This program is currently closed. Amount: $2,500 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Dissemination Grant assists with the presentation of the works of PEI professional artists to the public, ideally in a critical and/or curatorial context, in the following disciplines: crafts, dance, interdisciplinary arts, film and media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, and writing and publishing. Comments on Funding: Funding for established professional artists is up to $2,500 per artist per year.Funding for emerging professional artists is up to $2,000 per artist per year. When It Ends: Closed Deadline: May 15, 2020 Eligibility: The applicant must: be individuals or small
Arts Grants Program – Creation Grant
This program is currently closed. Amount: $8,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Creation Grant supports the creation of artistic projects by Prince Edward Island professional artists in the following disciplines: crafts, dance, interdisciplinary arts, film and media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, and writing and publishing. Comments on Funding: Funding for established professional artists is up to $8,000 per artist per year.Funding for emerging professional artists is up to $5,000 per artist per year. When It Ends: Closed Deadline: May 15, 2020 Eligibility: The applicant must: be individuals or small groups/bands at the established and emerging professional artist levels.
Music PEI Investment Program – Career Investment Program
Amount: $10,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Career Investment Program supports exporting artists who have demonstrated a commitment to a career in the Music Industry and are currently exporting their product to markets outside of PEI. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to $10,000 over 1 year, 75% payable on approval and remaining payable on completion of final report. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: 2022 dates to be announced Eligibility: The applicant must: career artists (artists fulfilling seven (7) of the following nine (9) criteria: have an up to date marketing and business plan, have at least three (3)
PEI Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (PEIFACTAP)
This program is currently closed. Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Prince Edward Island Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (PEIFACTAP) provides funding to Indigenous organizations, commercial enterprises and industry or professional associations in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors of PEI to adopt and implement market-ready clean technologies, processes or sustainable practices to reduce the potential for negative environmental impacts from day-to-day activities. PEIFACTAP participants can apply either as a Fisher/Harvester, Grower or as a Processor. Comments on Funding: Total government funding cannot exceed 90% of total eligible projects costs and consists of: a minimum
Music PEI Investment Program – Export Development Program
Amount: $2,500.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Export Development Program provides funding to artists and music industry professionals (MIPs) who demonstrate the potential to succeed in new or non-established markets outside of Prince Edward Island. Examples of eligible activities include the creation of a targeted demo, marketing and promotion, website development, touring and showcase expenditure, and professional business development. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to $2,500 over 1 year for successful applicants, 75% payable on approval and remaining payable on completion of final report. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: 2022 dates to be announced Eligibility: The applicant must
Music PEI Investment Program – Emerging Music Program
Amount: $1,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Emerging Music Program is designed to help new and less established artists gain a foothold in the Music Industry. This is achieved by investing in projects that will enhance the applicant’s sales and marketability, as well as foster the development of the applicant’s business skills. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to: 160% of eligible expenses for Tour & Festival Support 280% of Product Development, Showcase Support, Marketing and Promotion, or Commercial Recordings, 3100% for Live Performance Production Enhancement. The non-repayable investment is up to a maximum of $1,000, 75% payable on
Development and Commercialization Fund
This program is currently closed. Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Development and Commercialization Fund assists businesses through the final stages of developing a new product or service. It supports the transition from successfully developed beta/pilot/prototype products to final stage refinements for full commercial development. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: be private sector, industry associations or academia (government departments and employees, agencies and crown corporations are excluded), be PEI residents or corporations, be individuals who demonstrate the capacity to meet project outcomes through experience, education, training or partnerships, be majority
Trade Mission Support
This program is currently closed. Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Trade Assistance helps Prince Edward Island small business to explore new business opportunities by participating in coordinated outbound trade missions and trade shows focused on international exporting (in-market business to business missions, trade shows and investigation/ research). Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 40% of pre-determined eligible costs associated with participation in approved activities including travel, accommodation and per diem food expenses. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: be Prince Edward Island small businesses, organized as sole proprietorships, partnerships,
Live Lobster Holding Assistance
This program is currently closed. Amount: $50,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Live Lobster Holding Assistance is designed to address space issues and to manage the market supply of live and processed lobsters on PEI. Through this program, government can provide financial help for the building and growth of land based live lobster holding facilities. Comments on Funding: Funding is a 10% non-repayable contribution towards eligible project costs, to a maximum of $50,000 per company, during a 12 month period. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling Deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: existing participants in the PEI Lobster Fishery as
Quality Improvement Assistance
This program is currently closed. Amount: $16,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Quality Improvement Assistance provides support to Prince Edward Island companies to hire a professional to create or improve a system for quality improvement within the company or provide a certified quality education program for management and employees. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 40% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $16,000. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: be a Prince Edward Island company organized as a sole proprietorship, partnership, cooperative or limited liability, have a well-developed business and marketing plan,
Professional Services Assistance
This program is currently closed. Amount: $1,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Professional Services Assistance provides a non-repayable contribution to Prince Edward Island small businesses to hire a professional for business development services. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 50% of the cost to engage a professional business consultant to provide: business and marketing planning, not to exceed $1,000, or management skills training, not to exceed $500. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: be Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs, have limited business development experience, require guidance to develop a business/marketing plan or obtain training
Information Technology Planning Assistance
This program is currently closed. Amount: $5,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Information Technology (IT) Planning Assistance is for helping new and existing Prince Edward Island small businesses get advice to estimate the information technologies needed for their business. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 50% of eligible consultant costs in connection with conducting an information technology assessment, identification of appropriate technologies and development of an implementation plan, up to maximum of $2,500 per business. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: be Prince Edward Island-based new and existing small businesses, be organized as
Information Technology Implementation Assistance
This program is currently closed. Amount: $40,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Information Technology Implementation Assistance program contributes funds toward the cost of implementing the new IT strategies recommended through the Information Technology Planning Program or a similar assessment. This new technology should make the applicant company more productive, profitable and competitive. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 40% of the cost of implementing a new IT system, up to a maximum of $40,000. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: be new and existing, Island-based, non-IT companies organized as sole proprietorship, partnership, cooperative
Human Resources Planning Assistance
This program is currently closed. Amount: $1,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Human Resources Planning Assistance is designed to help PEI companies to develop long-term human resource policies for the recruitment and retention of employees. Funding covers up to 50% of the cost of hiring outside human resource expertise to assess the applicant company’s existing human resource policies and to develop a human resource action plan. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 50% of the cost of hiring outside human resource expertise for eligible activities, up to a maximum amount of $1,000 per business. When It Ends: Ongoing
Human Resources Implementation Assistance
This program is currently closed. Amount: $5,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Human Resources Implementation Assistance provides funding to new, existing and growing Prince Edward Island business to gain the professional skills that will help in the design, development and fulfillment of their human resource plan. Comments on Funding: Funding is 50% of the cost of hiring outside help for the design, development and implementation of a human resource plan focused on the growth and retention of employees, up to a maximum of $5,000. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: be new, existing and
Community Celebration Fund
Amount: $2,500 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Community Celebration Fund provides funding of up to $2,500 to non-profit organization to assist with costs to present a festival or event. Comments on Funding: The applicant is eligible for up to $2,500 to assist with costs to present a festival or event. When It Ends: Accepting applications starting February 15, 2022 Deadline: April 15, 2022 Eligibility: The applicant must: Prince Edward Island non-profit organizations, organizing a festival or event which attracts visitors to PEI and provides them opportunities to experience Prince Edward Island’s heritage, culture, and cuisine. The festival or event
Craft Industry Support
This program is currently closed. Amount: $1,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Craft Industry Support provides financial assistance to Prince Edward Island craftspeople (people, businesses and groups who are or plan to be in craft production). This helps to expand the production of quality crafts for local and export market needs. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 75% of the eligible project expenses, up to a maximum of $1,000.Individuals are eligible one time only for marketing projects. When It Ends: Closed Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must: be Prince Edward Island craft producers or recognized craft groups
Organic Industry Development Program – Certified Organic Land Conversion Subprogram
Amount: $30,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Certified Organic Land Conversion Sub-Program supports producers in mitigating risks associated with converting conventional farm land to certified organic farm land. Comments on Funding: Funding is as follows: $1,000/acre to a maximum of $10,000 per year for perennial horticultural crops, $500/acre to a maximum of $10,000 per year for annual vegetable crops, $0.30/m2 to a maximum of $10,000 per year for greenhouse crops, $40/acre to a maximum of $10,000 per year for cereals, oilseeds and pulses. There is a maximum of $40,000 available for eligible applicants from all Organic Industry Development Sub-Programs
Community Capacity Building Program – Rural Growth Initiative
Amount: $20,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Community Capacity Building Program provides financial assistance in the form of a non-repayable contribution to non-profit organizations and cooperatives and municipal governments to cultivate high levels of strategic expertise to support rural communities in Prince Edward Island to identify solutions for complex problems. Comments on Funding: Funding is normally up to 50% of eligible costs, up to $20,000 per application. The applicant should normally contribute a monetary minimum of 10% of the total project cost (in kind ineligible). Federal and Provincial funding cannot normally exceed 75% of the total project costs. When
Organic Industry Development Program – Specialized Equipment Sub-Program
Amount: $5,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Specialized Equipment Sub-Program supports organic producers to purchase equipment which will assist the implementation of pest management and soil fertility practices which will improve efficiency and competitiveness on organic farms. Comments on Funding: Funding is 50% of the eligible program expenses, up to $5,000 per project.There is a maximum of $40,000 available for eligible applicants from all Organic Industry Development Sub-Programs over the life of the CAP Framework Agreement (2018-2023). When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: 2023 Eligibility: The applicant must: Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous Organizations who are certified organic producers,
Professional Development Grants
Amount: $500 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Professional Development Grants provide up to $500 to PEI Crafts Council members for courses, workshops, conferences, study tours and specialized research. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 50% of eligible budget, to a maximum of $500.Up to 70% of approved funding may be advanced to successful applicants, with the balance being paid out upon receipt of statement, receipts and a written report. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling deadline Eligibility: The applicant must be: individuals that are Canadian citizens and that have been residents of Prince Edward Island for at least
Agriculture Research and Innovation – Technology and Science Adoption Sub-Program
Amount: $5,000.00 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Technology and Science Adoption Sub-Program supports the adoption and/or implementation of best practices, new technologies, and processes that will improve efficiency and profit margins. Acceptable projects include efficiency and automation assessments, process-improvement adoption or evaluation, and monitoring and sensing technology installation. Comments on Funding: Funding is as follows: 50% of assistance up to a maximum of $5,000 for eligible consultancy fees for assessments, 35% of assistance up to a maximum of $5,000 for eligible process improvement expenses, 70% of assistance up to a maximum of $2,500 for eligible sensors and monitoring tool
Agriculture Research and Innovation – Innovative Technologies Sub-Program
Amount: $30,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Innovative Technologies Sub-Program supports the implementation of technologies, which are leading edge, potentially high-risk and first of their kind to the province or region, including on-farm crop and livestock diversification. Comments on Funding: Funding is as follows:- 50% of assistance up to $20,000 per project for eligible on-farm diversification expenses,- 35% of assistance up to $30,000 per project for eligible demonstration and evaluation of innovative technologies’ expenses. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: 2023 Eligibility: The applicant must: Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous Organizations, agricultural producers, agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations,
Agriculture Stewardship Program – Beneficial Management Practices Sub-Program
Amount: $75,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) Sub-Program provides funding to Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous Organizations and agricultural producers with valid Environmental Farm Plans to support the implementation of BMPs on a cost-shared and/or per acre funding basis. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to a maximum of $75,000 per farming operation over the life of the CAP Agreement (2018-2032).Funding is a cost-shared financial support for the implementation of Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) including soil, water, energy and integrated pest management. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: 2023 Eligibility: The applicant must: be Mi’kmaq
Economic Growth Program – Rural Growth Initiative
Amount: $50,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Economic Growth Program provides financial assistance in the form of a non-repayable contribution to non-profit organizations and cooperatives and municipal governments to reduce barriers for economic growth through investing in activities which cultivate entrepreneurialism and support the implementation of strategic economic development plans. Comments on Funding: Funding is normally up to 50% of eligible costs, up to $50,000 per application. The applicant should normally contribute a monetary minimum of 10% of the total project cost (in kind ineligible). Federal and Provincial funding cannot normally exceed 75% of the total project costs. When
Grants-in-Lieu of Property Taxes Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Grant-In-Lieu Taxes program provides limited financial support for approved non-profit organizations, community groups, or municipalities that are providing specified services in the community by forgiving (crediting) non-commercial provincial property taxes. Comments on Funding: Grants must be based on need, as established by financial statements, and should not exceed the amount of provincial non-commercial taxes payable.Grants are approved for a three-year period at which time the applicant must re-apply to determine eligibility. When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: Rolling Deadline Eligibility: Applicants must be Prince Edward Island non-profit organizations. Application Steps: 1
Inclusive Communities Program – Rural Growth Initiative
Amount: $2,500 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Inclusive Community Program provides financial assistance in the form of a non-repayable contribution to non-profit organizations and cooperatives and municipal governments to cultivate inclusiveness and support population retention rates by promoting a culture where newcomers feel they belong and their skills are valued. Comments on Funding: Funding is normally up to 50% of eligible costs, up to $2,500 per application. The applicant should normally contribute a monetary minimum of 10% of the total project cost (in kind ineligible). Federal and Provincial funding cannot normally exceed 75% of the total project costs. When
Community Revitalization Program – Rural Growth Initiative
Amount: $100,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Community Revitalization Program provides financial assistance in the form of a non-repayable contribution to non-profit organizations and cooperatives and municipal governments to support the revitalization of rural communities through strategic investments in infrastructure that is important for rural culture, society, and economic development. Comments on Funding: Funding is normally up to 50% of eligible costs, up to $100,000 per application. The applicant should normally contribute a monetary minimum of 10% of the total project cost (in kind ineligible). Federal and Provincial funding cannot normally exceed 75% of the total project costs. When
Organic Industry Development Program – Increasing Market Competitiveness Sub-Program
Amount: $30,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Increasing Market Competitiveness Sub-Program supports producers and processors in capturing a larger share of the certified organic market which will increase their profitability. Comments on Funding: Funding is 50% of the eligible program expenses, up to a maximum of $30,000 per year.There is a maximum of $40,000 available for eligible applicants from all Organic Industry Development Sub-Programs over the life of the CAP Framework Agreement (2018-2023). When It Ends: Ongoing Deadline: 2023 Eligibility: The applicant must: Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous Organizations, certified organic agricultural producers, organic agriculture industry organizations, clubs,
Product and Market Development Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Product and Market Development Program is designed to expand domestic and international competitiveness by supporting small and medium-sized agricultural producers, agri-businesses and agri-processors to expand their product base or markets through value-added and agri-food processing projects, and market development activities on PEI and through intra-jurisdictional projects. Special consideration will be given to projects, which include knowledge adoption, and clean technologies that will upscale innovation. Comments on Funding: Funding for Travel is as follows: 50% of assistance up to $5,000 for eligible investigative travel expenses for agricultural producers, agri-businesses, and agri-processors
Agriculture Research and Innovation – Industry Research Coordination Subprogram
Amount: $65,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Industry Research Coordination Sub-Program supports commodity groups and industry organizations to implement activities related to the coordination of research for their sector. Comments on Funding: Funding is as follows: 85% of assistance up to a maximum of $65,000 per year for up to three years for emerging and/or developing sectors, 50% of assistance up to a maximum of $40,000 per year for up to three years for mature and/or established sectors. Some projects may be eligible to apply for an extension after the third year of the original project. When It Ends:
Future Farmer Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Future Farmer Program supports the expansion of domestic and international competitiveness by supporting new farmers to improve the probability that they establish or continue profitable and sustainable commercial farm businesses. The program will help new entrants through three streams of entry, identify and prioritize their business goals and will help them identify planning, management and technical skills that are needed to reach their goals. Comments on Funding: Funding is 50% of assistance, up to: $5,000 per farm operation for eligible continuous improvement on-farm projects expenses per fiscal year over the
Agriculture Research and Innovation – Applied Research Sub-Program
Amount: $80,000 Type of Program: Grants Description: The Applied Research Sub-Program supports the undertaking of short-term applied research that will yield economic benefits to the PEI agriculture industry. Research funded under this sub-program will provide data to develop new production methods, fill information gaps as well as to provide support to emerging commodities with high potential. Comments on Funding: Funding for agriculture industry associations is 75-100% of the eligible expenses, up to $60,000 for one-year projects and $80,000 for multi-year projects. Funding for agricultural producers is 50% of the eligible expenses, up to $30,000 for one-year projects and $40,000 for
Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Alternative Land Use Services Program is designed to increase environmental sustainability by providing financial incentive to agricultural landowners to establish or maintain Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) on agricultural land and/or for the removal of targeted environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production. The focus of the ALUS Program will be to prevent soil erosion and siltation of watercourses and wetlands, improve water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat in targeted areas beyond those covered by PEI’s regulations on agricultural practices. Comments on Funding: Funding for: expanding buffer zones is $185/hectare/year, establishing non-regulated
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGI) Program
Amount: No Fixed Amount Type of Program: Grants Description: The Strategic Industry Growth Initiative is designed to increase the competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the agriculture industry through a coordinated effort to accelerate the development and successful commercialization of food products from Prince Edward Island. This program will primarily focus on projects which will achieve its goals by identifying, creating, or maintaining market and innovation-based opportunities, facilitating value-chain development, and encouraging the formation of strategic relationships. Priority will be given to holistic projects whose outcomes have broad sector and/or industry benefits. Comments on Funding: Funding is up to 85% of
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