EXPANDED Support for PEI Agriculture Industry: Product and Market Development Program
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation.
The Product and Market Development Program is designed to expand domestic and international competitiveness by supporting small and medium-sized agricultural producers, agri-businesses and agri-processors to expand their product base or markets through:
Value-added and agri-food processing projects;
Market development activities on PEI; and
Market development activities through intra-jurisdictional projects.
Special consideration will be given to projects which include knowledge adoption, and clean technologies that will upscale innovation. This program will assist the individual needs of small and medium-sized sized enterprises, rather than serve to implement broad strategic initiatives
Comments on Funding:
Funding
Travel
• 50% of eligible up to $5,000 for eligible investigative travel expenses for agricultural producers,
agri-businesses, and agri-processors over the life of the Sustainable CAP Framework
Agreement (2023-2028); and
• 75% of eligible expenses up to $10,000 for eligible investigative travel expenses for provincial
agriculture industry organizations over the life of the Sustainable CAP Framework Agreement
(2023-2028).
All other expenses
• 50% of eligible expenses up to $30,000 per year for agricultural producers, agri-businesses, and
agri-processors over the life of the Sustainable CAP Framework Agreement (2023-2028);
• 75% of assistance up to $30,000 for eligible expenses per year for provincial agriculture industry
organizations over the life of the Sustainable CAP Framework Agreement (2023-2028); and
• The Program Review Committee reserves the right to approve additional funding based on
merit.
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups;
2. Agricultural producers;
3. Small to medium-sized agri-businesses;
4. Small to medium-sized agri-processors;
5. Agriculture industry organizations, clubs, and associations; and
6. Others may be considered upon request.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit completed applications to the
attention of the Program Officer via regular mail or email.
1. Email Applications:
Applications may be submitted via email to
PMD@gov.pe.ca
Please include the program name in the subject line.
2. Regular Mail Applications:
Applications may be submitted via regular mail at:
PEI Department of Agriculture
11 Kent Street
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown PE C1A 7N8
(902) 368-4880 (telephone
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. a claim form summarizing expenditures;
2. copies of all paid invoices with verification of payment;
3. a report on the project and its results in terms of project objectives; and
4. copies of material produced (or when applicable, photos of material funded).
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice
