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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:

1

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:

1

notify Divert NS of intent to submit an application, 

2

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:

1

notify Divert NS of intent to submit an application, 

2

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:

1

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:

1

the application form and the supporting documents,

2

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​​​

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