Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Sustainable development

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​​​

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​​​

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​​​