Non-Profit

Enviro-Depot™ Infrastructure Funding Program

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Loan

Description:

The Enviro-Depot™ Infrastructure Funding Program provides financial assistance that will be used specifically for improvements to an ENVIRO-DEPOT™ facility and/or its operation.

Comments on Funding:

Funding will be provided in the form of an interest-free loan.
Funding is up to 80% of approved eligible costs.
Loans of $5,000 or more shall require security by way of assets, personal guarantees, or other acceptable forms as determined by the Committee.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

must be Nova Scotia ENVIRO-DEPOT™ owners and landlords,
shall normally have a minimum 20% equity in the project.

Application Steps:

submit the completed forms and relevant documentation by email to klpooley@divertns.ca or by regular mail to ENVIRO-DEPOT™ Infrastructure Funding Program, Divert NS, 35 Commercial Street, Suite 400, Truro, NS, B2N 3H9.

Documentation Needed:

The applicant must submit:

the completed application form,
the project’s schedule, including project milestones (2 to 3 only) that could be used to trigger payment of any approved program funding, if applicable,
a detailed budget that includes anticipated costs for buildings, capital equipment, leased equipment, supplies and tests, and any other related costs. A detailed schedule of all wages and salaries paid, including any contracted assistance. Relevant details surrounding all other funding and owner’s equity.
the most recent complete financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows).

Program Contact:

Enviro Depot™ Funding

Research and Development Program form.cdr

Research & Development Program

Amount:

$5,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants/Loan

Description:

The Research & Development Program provides research funding support to investigate, design and develop: materials or products that incorporate solid waste resources, technologies that will facilitate the separation and recovery of solid waste resources, and enhanced market opportunities for solid waste resources and/or recycled materials.

Comments on Funding:

Funding will be provided in the form of a non-repayable contribution or a conditionally repayable loan.
Funding is up to 50% of approved eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000.
In some instances, where in the opinion of the Committee the project is of particular strategic value, a higher level of assistance may be offered.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be businesses, business associations, partnerships, agencies, municipalities, universities, colleges,
and/or project activities shall be based in Nova Scotia,
have research and development initiatives that support the Province’s Solid Waste-Resource Management Strategy and the mandates of Divert NS

Application Steps:

Applicant must:

notify Divert NS of intent to submit an application,

complete and submit the application package.

Documentation Needed:

The applicant must submit:

the completed application form,
a detailed research plan not exceeding 20 pages.
resumes of all researchers and information on all partners and associates.

Program Contact:

Funding - DivertNS

RD Program Guidelines FINAL.docx

Generalized-Checklist-FINAL.pdf

Value-Added Manufacturing Program

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants & Loan

Description:

Value-Added Manufacturing Program provides financial assistance to Nova Scotia-based businesses for the purpose of supporting the development of value-added products from materials recovered from the waste stream.

Comments on Funding:

Funding will be provided in the form of a loan, forgivable loan or, non-repayable contribution.
Funding is up to 50% of approved eligible costs.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be individual businesses organized as sole proprietorship's, partnerships, or corporations,
be business associations or industry groups,
be industry-led collaborative partnerships between the private and public sectors and two or more businesses or consortia,
hold the necessary licenses, leases, and permits, where applicable,
and/or project activities shall be based in Nova Scotia, unless specifically approved by Divert NS,
confirm at least a 20% equity position in the project to qualify for assistance.

Divert NS encourages business alliances and partnered proposals for new products, services, and technologies of province-wide significance and benefit.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

notify Divert NS of intent to submit an application,

complete and submit the application package.

Documentation Needed:

The applicant must submit:

the completed application form,
a detailed business plan.
resumes of all researchers and information on all partners and associates.

Program Contact:

Value Added Manufacturing Program

VAM Program Guidelines FINAL.docx

Generalized-Checklist-FINAL_0.pdf

Internship Program

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Wage Subsidy

Description:

VFC offers Canada’s only Internship Program that exposes driven university and college students to entrepreneurial & work-readiness training so they can contribute from day one.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is a 50-70% wage subsidy (capped at $7,000), per student per term. Employers are required to pay Interns a minimum wage of $15.00/hour or higher via payroll.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be SMEs, start-ups, social enterprises, not-for-profit organizations, or charities.
Have a physical office (pre-Covid) in one of the following Canadian provinces: the Northern Territories, BC, AB, SK, MB, QC, NB, NS, PE or NL
have between 1 - 500 employees,
provide a safe and supportive internship that develops innovation or entrepreneurial skill-building opportunities,
pay Interns a minimum wage of $15.00/hour or higher via payroll,
hire a student from an underrepresented group (such as: a women studying in STEM, a disabled student, an indigenous student, a newcomer to Canada, a first-year student) to receive a 70% wage subsidy.

Interns must be:

full-time or part-time post-secondary students,
Canadian citizens, permanent residents or refugees.

Application Steps:

Employers must submit a Hiring Request form.
After students submit the application, Venture Canada will connect them with employers.

Program Contact:

Internship | Venture for Canada

Hire an Intern | Venture for Canada

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