Individuals

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:

1
to a maximum of $30 per individual honey bee queen for the purchase of eligible imported international honey bee queens,
2
to a maximum of $30 per individual honey bee queen for the purchase of eligible domestic honey bee queens,
3
to a maximum of $200 for the purchase of queen rearing equipment,
4
to a maximum of $175 per individual nucleus, split, or out-of-province full colony,
5
to a maximum of $150 per individual in-province full colony for full colonies from PEI beekeepers exiting the honey beekeeping sector,
6
to a maximum of $175 per individual bee package for the purchase of eligible package,
7
to a maximum of $15 per new shallow, medium, or deep hive box,
8
to a maximum of $30 per one hive box, worth of new frames (to a maximum of ten frames).

Funding is up to 75% assistance:

1
to a maximum of $20,000, for industry priority bee research,
2
to a maximum of $20,000, for miscellaneous beekeeping technology or expenses that have a direct impact in upgrading a particular beekeeping operation or the advancement of the sector as a whole.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

March 31, 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

Mi’kmaq first nations or indigenous organizations who are beekeepers,
PEI beekeepers,
The PEI Beekeepers Association,
PEI Government Departments.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit their completed applications via regular mail or email to the attention of the Provincial Apiarist.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1
the completed application form,
2
a project proposal.

Other Things to Note:

This program is effective April 1, 2021 and will terminate on March 31, 2022. This program may be altered or discontinued without notice by the Minister of Agriculture and Land.

Program Contact:

PEI Pollination Expansion Program

af_peipep_guide.pdf

af_peipep_application.pdf

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 9, 2022 to January 15, 2022;
Period 5 - January 16, 2022 to January 22, 2022;
Period 6 - January 23, 2022 to January 29, 2022.

Comments on Funding:

Applicants will be reimbursed 100% of their loss in revenue, but in no event shall it exceed the maximum reimbursement of $300 per week. Losses will be calculated by comparing the applicant's income during the reporting periods, with the applicant's highest weekly income from the preceding four weeks prior to December 18, 2021.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

February 28, 2022

Eligibility:

An eligible self-employed individual must:

have business income as their primary source of income (more than 50%),
be actively earning income in PEI during the claim period (sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation),
clearly demonstrate loss in self-employment income of at least 50% due to the recent Temporary COVID-19 Measures announced on December 17, 2021,
be in good standing with the Province.

Application Steps:

The applicant can submit his application form and the required documentation to Innovation PEI via online web form or can mail or fax a hard copy.

Documentation Needed:

The applicant must submit:

1
business banking information, including a copy of a VOID cheque,
2
most recent Statement of Business or Professional Activities (T2125, if a sole proprietorship or partnership, or Schedule 125, if a corporation) found in the personal tax return or most recent HST form,
3
a completed application form.

Other Things to Note:

An individual can apply for one business only, regardless of the number of businesses owned.

Program Contact:

Emergency Income Relief for the Self-Employed

World Championship Travel Support Fund

Amount:

$500

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The World Championship Travel Support Fund (WCTSF) is a component of the Athletic Excellence Fund designed to recognize athletic excellence of the province’s athletes.

Comments on Funding:

Grants in the amount of $500 are available to eligible applicants.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be Newfoundland and Labrador athletes who qualify to represent Canada at World Championships,
be under 30 years of age in the year they qualify for the World Championship event,
be currently registered members of a Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) recognized by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation,
residents of Newfoundland and Labrador in the funding year.

Application Steps:

Applications must be completed online and submitted to billtaggart@gov.nl.ca prior to participation in event.

Other Things to Note:

Application are accepted on an ongoing basis but must be received prior to an athlete participating in the World Championship.

Program Contact:

World Championship Travel Support Fund

Microsoft Word - Guidelines - World Championship Travel Support Fund.doc

Sponsorship Program

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.

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:

the application form and the supporting documents,

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

Direct Equity Tax Credit

Amount:

$50,000

Type of Program:

Tax Credit

Description:

The Direct Equity Tax Credit is designed to encourage private investment in new or expanding small businesses as a means of creating new jobs and diversifying the economy. An investment credit, in the form of a provincial income tax credit, is available to individuals and arm’s length corporations who invest as shareholders in eligible small business activities.

Comments on Funding:

There are two tax credit rates:

a 35% rate applies when the qualifying activities are undertaken in the Province outside the North East Avalon,
a 20% rate applies when the qualifying activities are undertaken within the North East Avalon.

In cases where qualifying activities are undertaken in both areas, a reasonable proration applies.
The maximum annual tax credit per eligible investor is $50,000.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

individuals 19 years of age or older who are residents of Newfoundland and Labrador or otherwise paying income tax to the Province,
corporations which operate at arm’s length from the eligible business.

In order to qualify as an eligible business, a corporation shall:

be a Canadian controlled corporation and not a publicly traded corporation
have a permanent establishment in Newfoundland and Labrador
have less than $20 million in assets, including associated corporations,
utilize in the province all of the capital raised from the specified issuance,
have no more than 50 full time equivalent positions,
have at least $25,000 of either or both of shareholder equity and shareholder loans before applying for certification,
must be engaged in, and will utilize funds for, qualifying activities (technology, research and development, aquaculture, forestry and agrifoods, manufacturing and processing, export / import replacement businesses, tourism, cultural industries).

Application Steps:

make an application to the Department of Finance to obtain certification. This verifies that the specified shares are eligible for the tax credit. Pre-approval of eligibility is required.

submit an official tax credit receipt with the individual’s T1 Income tax return or the corporation’s T2 income tax return.

Documentation Needed:

Applicant must submit:

an official tax credit receipt,
the individual’s T1 Income tax return or the corporation’s T2 income tax return
financial statements, as required by the Minister. These statements must include an independent auditor’s statement that the corporation is in good standing and that the specified share issuance meets all the requirements of the Direct Equity Tax Credit program.
information confirming the use or disposition of capital raised under the Direct Equity Tax Credit program, to ensure compliance with requirements such as qualifying business activities and prohibited uses of funds, if requested
a detailed status report of shareholdings for five years after specified share issuances and detailed information on the directors of the investing corporation.

The following information should be included with the application:

names and addresses of all directors of the applicant corporation,
copy of the certificate of incorporation,
financial statements for the most recent year end of the corporation and all associated corporations together with a review engagement report or auditor’s report,
income tax returns and schedules for the preceding taxation year for the corporation and all associated corporations,
the amount to be raised by the specified issue,
detailed description of the proposed business activities,
detailed description of the proposed use of funds raised,
the proposed locations for the utilization of funds,
other information that the Minister may require.

Program Contact:

Direct Equity Tax Credit

Direct Equity Tax Credit Guidelines