Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Public entities

Freight Transportation Fuel Efficiency Program (FTFEP)

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Rebate

Description:

The Freight Transportation Fuel Efficiency Program (FTFEP) is an application-based grant program that provides rebates to retrofit existing heavy-duty trucks and trailers registered and plated in Newfoundland and Labrador, to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This includes anti-idling equipment (e.g., auxiliary power units) and aerodynamic technologies (e.g., trailer skirts to reduce fuel consumption).

Comments on Funding:

Funding for vehicles is as follows: 

  • 30% up to a cap of $4,000 per device for auxiliary conventional power units,
  • 50% up to a cap of $6,000 per device for auxiliary electric power units,
  • 30% up to a cap of $3,000 per device for cabin heaters/coolers.

Funding for trailers is as follows:

  • 30% up to a cap of $3,000 per device foot side skirts and boat trail (class 8 only),
  • 30% up to a cap of $5,000 per device for diesel-electric refrigeration units,
  • 30% up to a cap of $7,500 per device for electric refrigeration units.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

March 31, 2022

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be a private sector, for-profit organization, including carriers and owner-operators, 
  • be a municipal government established by or under provincial statute or a municipal organization, 
  • be a not-for-profit organization, 
  • be an Indigenous government or organization,
  • be a public sector body or board established under provincial legislation,
  • be the registered owner or lessee of the eligible vehicle or trailer for which upgrades are sought, and the registration must be valid at the time of application. The applicant must have the legal authority to modify the vehicle or trailer for which the fuel saving device(s) is to be installed (proof of ownership or permission of the lessor will be required).
  • have a satisfactory audited or satisfactory unaudited carrier safety rating,
  • consent to an audit of the vehicle or trailer for which upgrades are sought,
  • consent to provide data to the Department relating to fuel consumption, vehicle/trailer operational profile (e.g., kilometres driven) and GHG emissions for a one-year period after the fuel saving device(s) has been installed.

Application Steps:

The applicant must:

1

submit a signed and completed application form with supporting documentation by email at climatechange@gov.nl.ca Or by regular mail to the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment, the Climate Change Branch.

2

obtain an Approved Application Letter before installing fuel saving devices in these cases.

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • the application form,
  • purchase and/or installation quote(s) from a dealer or vendor for the fuel saving devices for which a rebate is sought, including manufacturer and model number of fuel saving devices. The applicant’s name must be the same on both the application form and the quote provided.
  • copy of valid vehicle registration (for each tractor/vehicle and trailer to be retrofitted),
  • proof of tractor/vehicle or trailer ownership or, in the case of a lessee, proof that the applicant has authority to modify the tractor/vehicle or trailer by the lessor for each tractor/vehicle and trailer to be retrofitted,
  • copy of valid Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificates (for each vehicle or trailer to be retrofitted),
  • copy of the companies’ short carrier profile, if applicable.

Other Things to Note:

The FTFEP will be implemented over three fiscal years (2019/20-2021/22) by the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment (MAE). This Program is supported by a total of $3.2 million in joint provincial and federal funding through the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund, with $1.73 million from the Provincial Government and $1.47 million from the Federal Government.

Program Contact:

​Freight Transportation Fuel Efficiency Program (FTFEP)

​pdf-ftfep-program-guidelines.pdf​​​

Advancing Public Trust Program

Amount:

$400,000

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The objective of the Advancing Public Trust Program is to build trust and confidence in the Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture, agri-foods and agri-products system. Agriculture awareness initiatives will highlight the agricultural sector in Newfoundland and Labrador, educate the public on farming practices and promote the high standards of food safety, environmental stewardship as well as animal and plant production standards utilized in the sector.

Comments on Funding:

Funding fo for-profit applicants is up to 75% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $400,000 over the 5 years of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Funding for not-for-profit groups and government is up to 100% of eligible expenses and up to 75% of eligible capital expenditures. They are not restricted to the $400,000 funding limit where the project has industry-wide benefit. 

When It Ends:

Accepting applications starting February 1, 2022

Deadline:

March 31, 2023

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • producer organizations, 
  • processor organizations, 
  • other industry organizations, 
  • research bodies,
  • provincial government,
  • Indigenous government/community/groups,
  • having projects that aim to build trust and confidence in the Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture, agri-foods and agri-products system.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit the completed application form and supporting documents by email at CAP@gov.nl.ca, fax at 709-637-2589 or in hard copy by regular mail.

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • the completed application,
  • a proposal including a purpose, goals, objectives, work plan, deliverables and proposed budget, for agriculture awareness projects,
  • a resume, curriculum vitae, or firm profile of their consultant, if requesting consultant services,
  • a quote, if requesting professional services/contractors,
  • the most recent financial information as appropriate,
  • a business plan, if a new entrant.

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a $3 billion, five year, Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Framework Agreement that will expire on March 31, 2023.

Program Contact:

​Canadian Agricultural Partnership

​CAP-NL-Program-Guide-FINAL-v.16-2022.pdf

​CAP-6.1-Advancing-Public-Trust-Application.pdf

​programs-pdf-cap-checklist6.1-advancing-public-trust-program.pdf​​​

Agriculture Processing and Value-Added Program

Amount:

$400,000

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The objective of the Agriculture Processing and Value-Added Program is to support value-added agriculture and agri-processing in Newfoundland and Labrador and to maintain and expand domestic and export competitiveness. This Program will build upon that success and create employment growth in the agri-processing sector, new economic opportunities for food processing, and new markets for local primary agricultural production.

Comments on Funding:

Funding fo for-profit applicants is up to 75% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $400,000 over the 5 years of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Funding for not-for-profit groups and government is up to 100% of eligible expenses and up to 75% of eligible capital expenditures. They are not restricted to the $400,000 funding limit where the project has industry-wide benefit. 

When It Ends:

Accepting applications starting February 1, 2022

Deadline:

March 31, 2023

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • primary producers and producer organizations, 
  • processors and processor organizations, 
  • other industry organizations, 
  • Indigenous government/community/groups,
  • involved in the value-added agriculture and agri-processing in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit the completed application form and supporting documents by email at CAP@gov.nl.ca, fax at 709-637-2589 or in hard copy by regular mail.

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  •  the completed application,
  • quotes with equipment specifications/brochures, if applying for equipment financing,
  • land title documents, quotes with brochures, floor plans, materials list and map showing facility and/or infrastructure location on site, if applying for facility and/or infrastructure funding,
  • a resume, curriculum vitae, or firm profile of their consultant, if requesting consultant services,
  • a quote, if requesting professional services/contractors,
  • the most recent financial information as appropriate,
  • a business plan, if a new entrant.

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a $3 billion, five year, Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Framework Agreement that will expire on March 31, 2023.

Program Contact:

​Canadian Agricultural Partnership

​CAP-NL-Program-Guide-FINAL-v.16-2022.pdf

​CAP-5.1-Agriculture-Processing-and-Value-Added-Program-Application.pdf

programs-pdf-cap-checklist5.1-ag-processing-value-added-program.pdf

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Program

Amount:

$400,000

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The objective of the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Program is to contribute to solutions that promote environmentally responsible agriculture, address agriculture’s impacts on natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, manage agricultural risks and mitigate/adapt to the anticipated impacts of climate change. Efforts will focus on priority areas such as clean growth technologies, energy efficiency measures, beneficial management practices, and other activities that mitigate climate change and address its impact.

Comments on Funding:

Funding fo for-profit applicants is up to 75% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $400,000 over the 5 years of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Funding for not-for-profit groups and government is up to 100% of eligible expenses and up to 75% of eligible capital expenditures. They are not restricted to the $400,000 funding limit where the project has industry-wide benefit. 

When It Ends:

Accepting applications starting February 1, 2022

Deadline:

March 31, 2023

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • primary producers and producer organizations, 
  • processors and processor organizations, 
  • other industry organizations, 
  • provincial/territorial government,
  • Indigenous government/community/groups,
  • having projects focusing on sustainable development and mitigating climate change.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit the completed application form and supporting documents by email at CAP@gov.nl.ca, fax at 709-637-2589 or in hard copy by regular mail.

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • the completed application,
  • quotes with equipment specifications/brochures, if applying for equipment financing,
  • land title documents, quotes with brochures, floor plans, materials list and map showing facility and/or infrastructure location on site, if applying for facility and/or infrastructure funding,
  • a resume, curriculum vitae, or firm profile of their consultant, if requesting consultant services,
  • a quote, if requesting professional services/contractors,
  • the most recent financial information as appropriate,
  • a business plan, if a new entrant.

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a $3 billion, five year, Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Framework Agreement that will expire on March 31, 2023.

Program Contact:

​Canadian Agricultural Partnership

CAP-NL-Program-Guide-FINAL-v.16-2022.pdf

​CAP-4.1-Environmental-Sustainability-and-Climate-Change-Application.pdf

​programs-pdf-cap-checklist4.1-env-sustainability-cc-program.pdf​​​

Mitigating Agricultural Risks Program

Amount:

$400,000

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The objective of the Mitigating Agricultural Risks Program is to enable the Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture and agri-foods industry to identify and respond to risks, and to implement risk prevention and risk mitigation measures.

Investments will support risk assessments, risk and emergency preparedness and planning, proactive risk mitigation measures, farm safety awareness, education, and implementation measures, on-farm and post-farm food safety programs and advisory services, biosecurity and traceability measures, plant health, and animal health and animal welfare systems. The Program will support risk management tools such as early identification of emerging risks, risk assessments and effective business management practices.

Comments on Funding:

Funding fo for-profit applicants is up to 75% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $400,000 over the 5 years of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Funding for not-for-profit groups and government is up to 100% of eligible expenses and up to 75% of eligible capital expenditures. They are not restricted to the $400,000 funding limit where the project has industry-wide benefit. 

When It Ends:

Accepting applications starting February 1, 2022

Deadline:

March 31, 2023

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • primary producers and producer organizations, 
  • processors and processor organizations, 
  • other industry organizations, 
  • provincial/territorial government,
  • Indigenous government/community/groups,
  • having projects involving mitigating agricultural risks in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit the completed application form and supporting documents by email at CAP@gov.nl.ca, fax at 709-637-2589 or in hard copy by regular mail.

Documentation Needed: 

The applicant must submit:

  • the completed application,
  • quotes with equipment specifications/brochures, if applying for equipment financing,
  • land title documents, quotes with brochures, floor plans, materials list and map showing facility and/or infrastructure location on site, if applying for facility and/or infrastructure funding,
  • a resume, curriculum vitae, or firm profile of their consultant, if requesting consultant services, 5. a quote, if requesting professional services/contractors,
  • the most recent financial information as appropriate,
  • a business plan, if a new entrant.

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a $3 billion, five year, Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Framework Agreement that will expire on March 31, 2023.

Program Contact:

​Canadian Agricultural Partnership

​CAP-NL-Program-Guide-FINAL-v.16-2022.pdf

​CAP-3.1-Mitigating-Agricultural-Risks-Program-Application.pdf

​programs-pdf-cap-checklist3.1-mitigating-ag-risks-program.pdf​​​