Anaerobic Digestors – Feasibility Studies Funding Program
In order to de-risk and accelerate the development of anaerobic digester projects in the province, the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) and the Climate Change Secretariat of the Department of Environment and Local Government are providing financial support for Feasibility Studies for Anaerobic Digester Projects.
The funding reduces the financial barriers to study the feasibility of anaerobic digester projects in the province.
Offered by Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Amount
Up to $300,000
Provincial contribution of 95% with a maximum total amount of $300,000 towards eligible expenditures to Agricultural Producers (non-repayable; upfront funding of up to 25% available if requested)
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Who can apply
Funding to support Anaerobic Digester Feasibility Studies is available to:
- Not-for-profit incorporated organizations;
- Municipalities, Regional Service Commissions and First Nations; and,
- Agricultural Producers.
Funding is available to study the feasibility of an anaerobic digester project in New Brunswick with regard to the following aspects:
- Technical feasibility of the anaerobic digester project and its connection to
the natural gas network or electricity grid, including preliminary engineering work and process or technology evaluations;
- Economic feasibility, including analyses and market studies as well as
securing inputs;
- Analysis related to the regulatory and legal framework;
- The assessment of the sustainable management and potential conflicting
usage of anaerobic digester feedstocks along with potential impacts to agricultural operations; and,
- The assessment of environmental (including determination of GHG
emission reductions in New Brunswick resulting from the project) and social impacts and possible mitigation measures.
Approved projects must be completed within the fiscal year for which they were approved (April 1 to March 31).
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