Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Grant

Innovation and Business Development Fund (IBDF)

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Innovation and Business Development Fund is focused on investments to grow and diversify Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas supply and service capabilities. The fund provides funding to commercial and non-commercial applicants for business development, emerging technologies and industry diversification. The fund supports The Way Forward on Oil and Gas - Advance 2030: A Plan for Growth in the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industry.

Comments on Funding:

Project funding will normally not exceed 50% as a non-repayable contribution.
Other Provincial Government funding is ineligible as project financing (i.e., no duplication of provincial funding sources will be permitted).
Multi-year commitments may be considered based on the business case for the investment and are subject to the available budget and additional approval requirements. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • non-commercial: industry associations, business development organizations, postsecondary education institutions and other support groups in Newfoundland and Labrador involved in oil and gas projects,
  • commercial: registered businesses, primarily small-and-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), with operations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Steps:

1

Applicant should contact an IET or TCAR office in your region prior to developing a proposal, 

2

Applicant must submit a detailed proposal and a completed application with supporting documentation to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation (TCII) office in their area.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicant must submit:

  • a detailed proposal and a completed application - both are required,
  •  their latest financial statements (commercial projects only),
  • the qualifications/resumes of key project management personnel,
  • letters of support (financial and non-financial),
  • financial projections (commercial projects only),
  • cost estimates for the purchase of specialized equipment, building renovations, and purpose-built supply and service infrastructure,
  • any information or resource materials referenced in the proposal,
  • copies of required permits, licenses and/or environmental approvals,
  • copies of relevant contracts and agreements,
  • copies of any detailed design work, engineering or other studies that support the proposal.

Other Things to Note:

The Departments of Industry, Energy and Technology, and Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation are co-administering the fund, ensuring coordination with the programs of the Innovation and Business Investment Corporation. The fund supports The Way Forward on Oil and Gas - Advance 2030: A Plan for Growth in the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industry.  

Program Contact:

Innovation and Business Development Fund

IBDF-Mar-2021.pdf

Innovation and Business Development Fund Applicant Guide

App_Comm_IBDF_Fillable_PDF.pdf

App_Non_comm_IBDF_Fillable_PDF.pdf

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

Sponsorship Program

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Sponsorship Program is designed to foster and promote the development and growth of the local film and video industry participants. It provides funding to individuals, corporations, cooperatives and not-for-profit organizations (including sectoral and service organizations) whose principle activity is in the film and video industry through three distinct programs.

The Promotional Travel Sub-Program provides funds to applicants to assist with travel-related expenses to market their products globally.

The Marketing and Distribution Sub-Program provides funds to assist with marketing-related expenses to market their products or for receptions related to marketing of these products.
The Workshop Assistance Sub-Program provides assistance to develop the local skill base.

Comments on Funding:

Funding for Travel Sponsorships is a 50% reimbursement up to a maximum of $2,000.
Funding is up to $2,000 for Professional Learning Sponsorships.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be individuals, corporations, cooperatives and not-for-profit organizations (including sectoral and service organizations),
  • have their principal activity in the film and video industry,
  • demonstrate that their primary focus is on the development, production and distribution of film and video products, if corporations, cooperatives or not-for-profit organizations,
  • be at least 51% owned by a resident or residents of Newfoundland and Labrador (a person who has maintained a principal residence in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the date of application to a funding program), if corporations,
  • have been registered or incorporated in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least one year prior to application, if cooperatives or not-for-profit organizations.
  • be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, if individuals,
  • be 18 years old or older or hold post-secondary standing, if individuals,
  • have earned a portion of their income from their film and video activities, if individuals,
  • be recognized as “professional” by their peers, if individuals. 

Application Steps:

1

Applicant must submit the application form and the supporting documents,

2

Applicant must submit a brief report, expense claims and corresponding receipts on related activities within 30 days of completion of the activity before the disbursement of any funds.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicant must submit:

  •  a completed application form,
  • a written request for funds addressed to Executive Director,
  • detailed budget illustrating expenses and sources of confirmed or anticipated funds and contributions.

Additional documents if applying for the Promotional Travel Sub-Program:

  • the applicant's Resume,
  • detailed information on the activity,
  • evidence of the invitation to or registration at the event,
  • a travel schedule.

Additional documents if applying for the Marketing and Distribution Sub-Program:

  • detailed information on the project,
  • schedule of activities,
  •  a marketing and distribution plan, including objectives.

Additional documents if applying for the Workshop Assistance Sub-Program: 

  • Resume of the resource person(s),
  • detailed information on the courses being offered,
  • curriculum plan for the course, including objectives of skills to be learned,
  • number of potential participants per workshop,
  • fees charged to participants.

Program Contact:

Sponsorship - Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation

Sponsorship-Application.docx

Access Support – Supplement

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Amount:

$2,500.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

Access Support is a supplement to a project grant that funds individual applicants who self-identify as Deaf, having disabilities or living with mental illness, as well as groups and organizations who want to increase the accessibility to their presentation/ production for audience and/or participants. This supplementary grant provides a contribution towards costs for specific services and supports required to carry out a project funded by Arts NS. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $1,000 for individuals and up to $2,500 for groups/organizations.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be individuals who self-identify as Deaf, having disabilities or living with mental illness, and are eligible to Arts NS programs,
  • be groups and organizations eligible to Arts NS programs,
  • apply for a successful associated project grant.

Application Steps:

1

Applications must be delivered with associated project grant.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

The Access Support request must be submitted with the associated project application. To receive this supplementary grant, the associated project grant must first be successful.

The Arts Equity Funding Initiative and the Mi’kmaq Arts Program have separate procedures for Access Support funds. 

The applicable deadlines are those for the specific program.
Arts Nova Scotia acknowledges Support4Culture for funding this program.

Program Contact:

Access Support - Supplement