Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Junior Exploration Assistance Program

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Amount:

$225,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA) Program aims to grow the mineral inventory of the Province through the discovery of new mineral districts, occurrences, prospects, and deposits. The JEA Program also aims to advance mineral discoveries through the stages of defining National Instrument (NI) 43-101 compliant mineral resources, and to enhance Newfoundland and Labrador’s competitiveness as a world class mineral exploration destination.  

Comments on Funding:

  1. 1
    For Grassroots Activities:
  • for companies not in receipt of direct and/or indirect mineral revenue: the Program will provide 75% of eligible grassroots expenditures up to a maximum of $150,000 per project on the island of Newfoundland and up to $225,000 per project in Labrador,
  • for companies in receipt of mineral revenue: the Program will provide 50% of eligible grassroots expenditures up to a maximum of $150,000 per project on the island of Newfoundland and up to $225,000 per project in Labrador.
  1. 2
     For Non-Grassroots Activities:
  • for companies not in receipt of direct and/or indirect mineral revenue: the Program will provide 50% of eligible expenditures up to a maximum of $150,000 per project on the island of Newfoundland and up to $225,000 per project in Labrador,
  • for companies in receipt of direct or indirect mineral revenue: the Program provides 40% of eligible expenditures up to a maximum of $150,000 per project on the island of Newfoundland and up to $225,000 per project in Labrador.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Next deadlines to be determined

Eligibility:

Applicants must: 

  • be companies primarily engaged in mineral exploration,
  • be registered with the Provincial Registry of Companies,
  • be “In Good Standing” with the Provincial Registry of Companies,
  • have a Supplier Number from the Department of Finance, Financial Systems Control Division,
  • hold the mineral rights to the lands on which the exploration is to be conducted, or have a registered agreement with the holder of the mineral rights on file with the Mineral Lands Division of the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology prior to commencing work (Mineral rights are not necessary if the work is being completed on Crown Lands open for staking, excluding Exempt Mineral Lands and/or other prohibited areas),
  • have received Exploration Approval from the Mineral Lands Division before the start of exploration activities. 

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must email the Letter of Intent to mineralincentive@gov.nl.ca.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit the letter of Intent.

Other Things to Note:

Check the website for updates.

Program Contact:

Junior Exploration Assistance Program

JEA 2022 Program Guidelines

JEA 2022 Letter of Intent Guide

JEA 2022 Letter of Intent

Research and Development

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Amount:

$750,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology offers programs to support research and development projects for both commercial and non-commercial applicants. For commercial applicants, the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology supports projects that reduce the technical and financial risk of research and development projects where R&D is required to realize the commercial potential of innovative products, processes or services. For non-commercial applicants, the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology provides support through non-repayable contributions to academic and research institutions for the development and implementation of research and innovation projects for the long-term economic benefit of Newfoundland and Labrador.  

Comments on Funding:

For commercial applicants, the maximum contribution to a project is normally 50% of the total eligible costs.
For non-commercial applicants, the program provides normally up to 50 percent of total eligible costs of a specific project, with a maximum investment of $750,000.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be commercial,
  • be non-commercial (academic and research institutions),
  • propose projects that are technical in nature and lead to an incremental advance of an innovative product, process or service, if they are commercial applicants,
  • propose projects that must demonstrate industry relevance and have significant potential for economic impact in Newfoundland and Labrador, if they are non-commercial applicants. 

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit the completed application form.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Program Contact:

Research and Development

AgriInsurance

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Amount:

$10,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

AgriInsurance is designed as a management tool to provide producers with income protection against uncontrollable natural perils. Coverage offered to producers is available under two scenarios. Under both options, the producer’s investment is protected against the effects of drought, excessive moisture, wind, frost, hail, snow, wildlife, disease and insects. The following vegetable crops are designated as insurable crops under the Newfoundland and Labrador AgriInsurance Program: beet, cabbage, carrot (grown on mineral or peat soil), parsnip, potato (grown from certified class seed or better; locally grown certified seed as well as imported certified seed are eligible - exclusion: Russet Burbank is not eligible for coverage) and rutabaga.  

Comments on Funding:

Coverage offered to producers is available under two scenarios:

  • the first is based on the producer’s pre-harvest cost of production,
  • the second is based on 70% of the five year average market price for the crop.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

April 30

Eligibility:

The applicant must: 

  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident at least 19 years of age, 
  • be an individual or recognized legal entity capable of entering into a contractual agreement with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador,
  • be producing crop(s) on land in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Application Steps:

Applicants​:

1

will receive AgriInsurance applications during the first week of April, 

2

should contact their area Agricultural Inspector or their area Agricultural Representative, if they do not receive an application by mail, 

3

must send the completed forms to Newfoundland and Labrador Crop Insurance Agency. 

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    the application form,
  2. 2
    a crop rotation plan,
  3. 3
    all potato seed tags at the beginning of the crop year, if potato producers,
  4. 4
    blight control intentions,
  5. 5
    crop reports.

To initiate a claim, the producer must:

  1. 1
    file a Notice of Crop Damage and Request for Inspection,
  2. 2
    submit a Report on Notice of Crop Damage and Request for Inspection,
  3. 3
    submit the Final Claim report.

Other Things to Note:

The Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador AgriInsurance Program is funded by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. 

Program Contact:

​AgriInsurance - Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

​AgriInsurance-Producer-Handbook-2021-22.pdf​​​

The Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) – Heritage Component – Operational Support Component

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

Operational support is provided to museums, archives, historical societies and historic trusts to assist in the preservation and promotion of our cultural heritage. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding can be used to cover costs related to: salaries, professional services, materials and supplies (reference materials, conservation supplies, etc.), development of exhibits and interpretive programming, public programs (lectures, educational activities, receptions, etc.), collections research, publications and websites, advertising and other promotions, travel to provincial and national heritage conferences and training events, board travel (for province-wide and regional organizations), rent or mortgage, office costs (utilities, insurance, supplies, etc.), cleaning and minor building maintenance.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicants: 

  • must be museums, archives, historical societies and historic trusts,
  • must have as their primary purpose the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador,
  • must be governed by an incorporated, non-profit board of directors elected by a membership open to the general public,
  • must be active members of MANL or ANLA (this condition does not apply to province-wide organizations),
  • must meet the following minimum standards:
  • mission statement,
  • compliance with the Tourism Assurance Plan (TAP),
  • Collections Management Policy and Procedures, 
  • may be committees of town councils or other incorporated bodies, or they may be independent of any such bodies,
  • may be regional organizations if their primary focus is on heritage. 

Other Things to Note:

CEDP for Heritage is composed of two components: Operational Support and Support for Heritage Projects.  

Program Contact:

Cultural Economic Development Program – Heritage Component

Sport Championship Hosting Program

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Amount:

$15,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Sport Championship Hosting Program provides grants to organizations hosting International, National, Eastern Canadian and Atlantic Championships as well as National Sport Organization (NSO) Annual General Meetings.  

Comments on Funding:

Funding is the form of grants up to:

  1. 1
    $1,000, if the applicant organizes a National Sport Organization Annual General Meeting,
  2. 2
    $2,000, if the applicant organizes Atlantic Championships (must include a minimum of three (3) Atlantic Provinces),
  3. 3
    $3,000, if the applicant organizes Eastern Canadians Championships (must include at least three (3) Atlantic Provinces along with Ontario and/or Quebec),
  4. 4
    $15,000, if the applicant organizes National Championships (must include a minimum of seven (7) provinces/territories).

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • Applicants must be Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) recognized and in good standing with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit a signed and completed application form to Billy Taggart at billtaggart@gov.nl.ca.

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    an application form,
  2. 2
    a detailed budget outlining projected revenues and expenditures for the event,
  3. 3
    an event marketing plan, outlining how the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be promoted at the event and recognized within all communications and promotions developed. 

Other Things to Note:

Applications must be received 12 months prior to the event.  

Program Contact:

​Sport Championship Hosting Program

​Microsoft Word - Guidelines - Sport Championship Hosting Program.docx

​Microsoft Word - Application - Sport Championship Hosting Program.doc​​​