Rolling deadline

Affordable Housing Incentive

Amount:

$10,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Affordable Housing Incentive program provides funding to stimulate below market, affordable and accessible housing options in the City of Miramichi.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $10,000.00 per qualified rental unit.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

be not-for-profit Housing Providers or Private Sector Developers,
have a registered ownership interest in the property named in the application based on the Service NB Property Account Number (PAN).

Eligible Projects:

must be approved for funding by CMHC and/or SD under their respective Affordable Housing Programs (Projects that are fully funded (100%) by the CMHC and/or SD Programs are deemed to be ineligible for this funding program),
must be located within the boundaries of the City of Miramichi,
must be located where existing municipal water & sewerage services are available unless approved by GMRSC-Planning & Building Services,
are limited to the creation of new Rental Units exclusively,
must receive Letter of Offer prior to the commencement of construction,
must meet or exceed all requirements of the City of Miramichi Zoning Bylaw #110 and building code requirements as determined by the GMRSC – Planning & Building Services,
that include a commercial property within the BIA, must have the BIA Levy for the subject property (PAN) up to date and paid in full for the previous taxation year.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

contact the City of Miramichi, Department of Economic Development & Tourism to discuss the program and determine pre-eligibility,

submit a completed application with all support documentation and obtain final approval prior to the commencement of any work related to the application.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1
the completed application form,
2
a complete project description,
3
a detailed project budget,
4
detailed plans (site plan, floor plans, façade details, etc.),
5
planning permit (if required),
6
copy of most recent property assessment notice from service NB,
7
construction schedule (start and finish date),

Other Things to Note:

Successful applicants that meet the program criteria will be issued a Letter of Offer demonstrating the City of Miramichi’s commitment to the project and outlining any conditions that need to be satisfied prior to advancement of funds.

March 23, 2021 - Source 1

Program Contact:

Affordable Housing Incentive

Development-Incentive-E.pdf

Downtown Housing Incentive Program

Amount:

$10,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Downtown Housing Incentive Program provides funding to attract and retain downtown residents by incentivizing the creation of new housing in the Business Improvement Areas.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $10,000.00 per qualified dwelling unit.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must have a registered ownership interest in the property named in the application based on the Service NB Property Account Number (PAN).

Eligible projects:

must be located within the Business Improvement Area (BIA),
shall consist of the construction of new self-contained residential units with a minimum area of 55.7 m2 (600 ft2) and an average area of 74.3 m2 (800 ft2) within the project,
can include new buildings or existing buildings however the incentive will be applicable to the creation or addition of new self-contained units only.
must not be underway prior to the approval of the incentive application,
properties outlined in the application must not be in arrears in taxes, municipal utilities or any other municipal charges,
must meet or exceed all requirements of the City of Miramichi Zoning Bylaw #91 and building code requirements as determined by the GMRSC – Planning Services,
that include a commercial property, must have the BIA Levy for the subject property (PAN) up to date and paid in full for the previous taxation year,
must not include properties which received money from this program during the previous two (2) calendar years.

Application Steps:

contact the City of Miramichi, Department of Economic Development & Tourism to discuss the program and determine pre-eligibility,

complete a signed Application form provided by the Department including all necessary supporting documentation as required on the application.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1
the completed application form,
2
a complete project description,
3
a detailed project budget,
4
detailed plans (site plan, floor plans, façade details, etc.),
5
planning permit (if required),
6
copy of most recent property assessment notice from service NB,
7
construction schedule (start and finish date),

Other Things to Note:

Grants will be available until the budgeted amount of this program has been depleted for any calendar year.

Program Contact:

City of Miramichi - Municipal Grants

Development-Incentive-E.pdf

Façade Improvement Program

Amount:

$3,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Façade Improvement Program provides funding to improve the overall attractiveness of the City of Miramichi’s Business Improvement Areas as a shopping and business destination and to assist in attracting and retaining tenants in the Downtowns by providing assistance to commercial property owners within the BIA’s to address issues relating to building facades in the designated area.

Comments on Funding:

The funding is up to 50% of the total improvement costs up to a maximum of $3,000.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

The applicant must be the commercial property owner.

Application Steps:

contact the City of Miramichi, Department of Economic Development & Tourism to discuss the program and determine pre-eligibility,

complete a signed Application form provided by the Department including all necessary supporting documentation as required on the application.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1
the completed application form,
2
a complete project description,
3
a detailed project budget,
4
contractor quotes,
5
detailed plans (site plan, floor plans, façade details, etc.),
6
pictures,
7
planning permit (if required),
8
copy of most recent property assessment notice from service NB,
9
construction schedule (start and finish date),

Other Things to Note:

Grants will be available until the budgeted amount of this program has been depleted for any calendar year.

Program Contact:

City of Miramichi - Municipal Grants

Development-Incentive-E.pdf

Retrofit

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Retrofit Program offers tailored technical and financial support to help businesses reduce their electrical energy consumption and system-peak demand. Retrofit projects can reduce operational costs, increase asset value, and make businesses more competitive

Comments on Funding:

Funding takes the form of:

1
a feasibility study incentive for up to 100% of study cost, up to $15,000 (pre-approval for study is required),
2
implementation incentives of up to $0.10/kWh of first-year energy savings.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Eligible projects must:

save electrical energy,
be for facilities that have annual consumption of 350,000 kWh or greater,
propose measures that involve the installation of new, unused equipment,
not propose estimated total savings that exceed the historical consumption of the facility without adequate explanation.

Application Steps:

The applicant must contact Efficiency Nova Scotia by calling 1-877-999-6035 to talk to an Energy Solutions Advisor.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit the Retrofit Feasibility Study Incentive Application.

Other Things to Note:

Eligibility and support is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Program Contact:

Retrofit - Efficiency Nova Scotia

Retrofit Feasibility Study Incentive Application

Retrofit Feasibility Study Guide

TV Program – Major Production Funder Envelope

Amount:

$250,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The purpose of the TV Program is to support the production of great, market-driven Canadian content in the genres of lifestyle, drama , comedy series and documentary series. For eligible projects supported by a Major Production Funder (MPF), funding will be allocated from a MPF envelope. The MPF shall provide a Bell Fund Broadcaster support form to the Producer that allows the Producer to submit an application for funding to the Bell Fund.

Comments on Funding:

Funding available for eligible projects in the drama or comedy category is a maximum contribution equal to $250,000, not to exceed 40% of the production’s eligible costs/budget.
Funding in the lifestyle category is a maximum contribution equal to $150,000, not to exceed 40% of the production’s eligible costs/budget.
Funding will be allocated from a MPF envelope. All funds will be paid to the Producer/Applicant for the eligible project.

When It Ends:

Applications intake starting April 11, 2022

Deadline:

April 11, 2022
2023 deadline to be announced

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be a Canadian Production Company,
be a for-profit company (a taxable Canadian corporation within the meaning of Canada’s Income Tax Act) carrying on business in Canada, with a Canadian business address, owned and controlled by Canadians, whose business is the production of film, video or live programs for distribution;
In the event that the applicant is a broadcaster-affiliated company, only up to 25% of the available funds in an MPF envelope can be accessed by these companies;
not submit more than two applications for funding in any one year;
have been provided with a Bell Fund Broadcaster support form from the MPF.

Eligibility criteria for the TV programs:

Principal photography has not been completed at the time of the application deadline.
The program must qualify for CRTC or Canadian audio –visual certification office (CAVCO) program certification with a minimum of 8 out of 10 points or as an official treaty co-production certified by Telefilm.
A minimum of 75% of program expenses are paid for services provided by Canadians or Canadian companies or subject to official treaty co-production guidelines.
Underlying rights are owned and meaningfully developed by Canadians and creative and financial control remains with the Canadian producer throughout the production.
The program must be closed captioned and contain described video.
Must conform to the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ (CAB) code of ethics as well as the CRTC’s programming standards including but not limited to sex-role portrayals and television violence.
Funding is for 30-60 minute (half hour and one hour) formats and no less than 6 episodes for a comedy, lifestyle, documentary series (minimum 3 episodes for ‘blue chip’ documentary series with budgets in excess of $500,000/hour) and 4 episodes for a drama series.
Effective 2023, funding will be limited to any two 2 seasons of a series.
The project must have a commitment from a Canadian broadcaster with a plan to be broadcast within 18 months of completion and delivery of the series to the broadcaster.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

receive a Bell Fund Broadcaster support form from the MPF that allows him/her to submit an application for funding to the Bell Fund;

go to online application portal and create an account,

click on the New Applications tab and select the fund you wish to apply for,

submit the application.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1
Project Details Form;
2
Proof that Copyright of Project is owned, optioned or controlled by applicant (producer),
3
License Agreement (commitment letter may be sufficient at application stage) with a CRTC Licensed, Broadcaster,
4
Broadcaster Support Form,
5
Proof of other financing, if applicable,
6
Budget - Series Production (.xls or .xlsx),

7
Creative (1 or 2 scripts plus bible/treatment),
8
Production Schedule,
9
Credits of Applicant Company (track record of applicant company and production team),
10
Key Personnel List + CVs (experience and achievements),
11
Self Identification Contact List,
12
Co-Production Agreement, if applicable,
13
Additional documents, if applicable.

Program Contact:

TV Program

Deadlines

How to Apply for Funding

BF_TV-Production-Guidelines_March-2021.pdf

BF_TV-MPF_Document-Checklist_v2_2021.pdf